The long awaited Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging and Packaging Waste) Regulations SI 2024/1332 have been published. They come into force...

The Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) - the watchdog created post Brexit to hold the government to account for environmental breaches - has warned that the governmen...

The Government has updated the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) for England in order to introduce several key policy changes with a focus on house building and affo...

It is the time of year to be merry and bright, but with the festive season comes plenty of hazards to be mindful of that could ruin the Christmas spirit!

But just like Father Christmas and...

As Christmas and 2025 quickly approach us, we thought we would provide you with a summary of what has been happening here at Barbour Consolidated in 2024!

Of course the year isn't over just...

As the festive season approaches, many households face the choice between real and artificial Christmas trees. While artificial trees might seem eco-friendly due to their reusability, real trees of...

Christmas is the time to celebrate and unwind, but with the festivities comes over consumption and waste.

As we are currently in a climate emergency, it is more important than ever to celeb...

The holiday season is a time for celebration, and the office Christmas party is a perfect opportunity to bring colleagues together and boost team morale. However, it's essential to ensure that the...

Between December 2023 and March 2024, the Government ran a Consultation seeking views on proposed reforms to the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations

Christmas markets and festive events have become an annual tradition for many people through December.

However with big crowds and temporary structures brings safety implications, and as th...

Climate change is impacting Christmas traditions around the world. While Hollywood often portrays a snowy Christmas, many people celebrate the holiday in different climates. However, climate change...

Outdoor festive lights are very common across the UK, but it is important to ensure festive displays stay on the right side of the law.

While there aren't any specific laws that are directe...

The Government has announced that it will be banning the sale of single-use vapes in England from 1 June 2025. The Environmental Protection (Single-use Vapes) (England) Regulations

Today (4 December) is World Wildlife Conservation Day, which was created to raise awareness of issues including wildlife extinction, endangerment and global wildlife trafficking and poaching.

A monitoring programme carried out by Red Squirrels Northern England (RSNE) in 2024 has highlighted a rise in both red and grey squirrels.

246 surveys were collected across Northern England...