CL:AIRE is a UK charity committed to providing a valuable service for all those involved in sustainable land reuse.
We develop training resources, disseminate information and act as a credible resource for all stakeholders, ensuring we remain at the cutting-edge of best practice and innovation.
Improving efficiency & raising standards
Definition of Waste Code of Practice (DoWCoP), National Quality Mark Scheme for Land Affected by Contamination (NQMS), Asbestos in Soil, SuRF...
Supporting our Members
Find out about the benefits of becoming a CL:AIRE Principal or Supporter Member:- Member discounts, Networking, Working Groups, ...
Sharing Knowledge & Developing People
Water and Land Library ( WALL), Continuing Professional development through Training and workshops...
CL:AIRE works with its Members to raise awareness and pursue shared objectives in land, water and environmental management by collecting strategic industry information and developing industry initiatives that improve efficiency and save money.
The GPVS seeks to raise standards in membrane inspection, verification and reporting and provide confidence that risks associated with ground gases have been adequately managed.
The Definition of Waste Code of Practice (DoWCoP) provides a clear, consistent and efficient process which enables the reuse of excavated materials on-site or their movement between sites.
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The National Quality Mark Scheme for Land Contamination Management (NQMS) is developed by the National Brownfield Forum to provide visible identification of documents that have been checked for quality.
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Proposed CL:AIRE Third-Party Accreditation Scheme for Secondary Aggregate Production
The Environment Agency has opened a new public consultation for the draft “Aggregate From Inert Waste: Resource Framework”. The consultation window opened on 16 October 2026 and closes on 8...October 2026 -
Save the date for ESS Expo 2027
Please put 15-16 September 2027 in your calendars for the return of Contamination & Land Remediation (CLR) Expo, part of the Environmental Services & Solutions (ESS) Expo. There is also...October 2026 -
Third International Soil Reuse Forum meeting
CL:AIRE was delighted to attend the third annual meeting of the International Soil Reuse Forum (ISRF) in Orléans, France, hosted by BRGM. The meeting, held on 22 September, included colleagues...October 2026 -
RBKC publishes guidance for radon in basements
Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea has recently published guidance for radon in basements. The guidance is geared towards developments through planning and building control, but has wider environmental application. The...October 2026 -
Environment Agency consults on draft Resource Framework for Aggregate from Inert Waste
The Environment Agency is consulting on the draft Resource Framework (previously known as Quality Protocol) for Aggregate from Inert Waste. The Environment Agency is consulting on the proposed framework, the...October 2026 -
CL:AIRE's members enjoy networking event and dinner
CL:AIRE recently hosted two member events, both were well attended with the opportunity to network and develop new contacts. The first event was the third networking event of 2026, this...October 2026 -
Defra publishes updated plans to introduce mandatory digital waste tracking
Department of Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has published its updated plans to introduce mandatory digital waste tracking, the benefits of this change, the timelines and impacts. Further information...October 2026 -
SoBRA publishes new guidance on bulk earthworks and ground gas
The Society of Brownfield Risk Assessment (SoBRA) has published new guidance on bulk earthworks and ground gas. It is available to download for free here.October 2026 -
Defra publishes updated ENCA Guidance
Department of Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has published updated Enabling Natural Capital Approach (ENCA) guidance to bring it in line with current government policy. It is available to...October 2026 -
Defra requests for information on substances proposed as POPs 2026
Department of Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has requested information to feed into the draft risk profiles and draft risk management evaluations for three chemical substances proposed as Persistent...October 2026 -
Environment Agency publishes reforms to waste exemption guidance coming into effect from January 2027
The Environment Agency has published reforms to waste exemption guidance that will be coming into effect from 6 January 2027. These reforms are subject to parliamentary approval and are expected...October 2026 -
OEP calls for evidence on barriers to nature recovery
Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) has opened up a call for evidence seeking specific examples of actual or potential blockers that prevent, delay or discourage the on-the-ground delivery of nature...October 2026 -
Register for CL:AIRE webinar to support PFAS Remediation Technology Evaluation Framework
Webinar: 1:00pm - 2:00pm (BST), 21 October 2026 CL:AIRE is hosting a 1 hour webinar on the PFAS Remediation Technology Evaluation Framework. Familiarity with the materials above would be beneficial to...September 2026 -
Environment Agency updates BAT guidance
The Environment Agency has updated its ‘Best available techniques’ (BAT) guidance. BAT means the available techniques which are the best for preventing or minimising emissions and impacts on the environment. The...September 2026 -
UKHSA publishes two new pieces of PFAS research
UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has published two new pieces of PFAS research. One is a rapid review of the health impacts from industrial sources of PFAS, available to download here.September 2026 -
CL:AIRE publishes PFAS Remediation Technology Evaluation Framework and supporting materials
CL:AIRE is pleased to announce the publication of the PFAS Remediation Technology Evaluation Framework. The framework was developed by Geosyntec Consultants for the Environment Agency as part of a project...September 2026 -
Three weeks to go until Contamination & Land Remediation Expo!
We’re excited to be at Contamination & Land Remediation (CLR) Expo in just three weeks, returning to the NEC Birmingham on 16–17 September. Join us for two high-impact days of knowledge...August 2026 -
RemTech Europe and Sustainathon programmes now live
RemTech Europe, International Conference and Exhibition on land and water remediation markets and technologies is taking place between 14-18 September 2026 and has now published its programme. The first two...August 2026 -
MHCLG publishes new NPPF following consultation
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has published its new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). It sets out the government's policies for plan-making and for making decisions...August 2026 -
National Brownfield Forum July 2026 meeting notes published
The National Brownfield Forum July 2026 meeting notes have now been published and are on the dedicated web page National Brownfield Forum. The notes can be downloaded directly here.August 2026 -
MHCLG updates Planning Practice Guidance for new Defra Biodiversity Net Gain exemptions
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has updated its Planning Practice Guidance (PPG) on Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) exemptions which came into force for planning applications made...August 2026