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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.
Sustainable Remediation Appraisal
Overview
Course Overview Course Structure and Objectives Sustainable Remediation Appraisal Course Syllabus
News forum
Introduction to Sustainable Remediation
Reading List for Introduction to Sustainable Remediation Sustainable Remediation Appraisal Video
Introduction to Sustainable Remediation Slide Handouts
Sustainable Remediation Frameworks
Reading List for Sustainable Remediation Frameworks Sustainable Remediation Frameworks Video Sustainable Remediation Frameworks Slide Handouts
Problem Definition
Reading List for Problem Definition Problem Definition Video Problem Definition Slide Handouts
Sustainability Indicators for Remediation Projects
Reading List for Sustainability Indicators for Remediation Projects Sustainability Indicators for Remediation Projects Video Sustainability Indicators for Remediation Projects Slide Handouts
Implementing Sustainable Remediation in Projects
Reading List for Implementing Sustainable Remediation in Projects Implementing Sustainable Remediation in Projects Video Implementing Sustainable Remediation in Projects
Sustainable Management Practices (SMP)
Reading List for Sustainable Management Practices Sustainable Management Practices Video Sustainable Management Practices Slide Handouts
Qualitative Appraisal
Reading List for Qualitative Appraisal Qualitative Appraisal Video Qualitative Appraisal Slide Handouts
Multi-Criteria Analysis (MCA)
Reading List for Multi-Criteria Analysis Multi-Criteria Analysis Video Multi-Criteria Analysis Slide Handouts
Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA)
Reading List for Cost-Benefit Analysis Cost-Benefit Analysis Video Cost-Benefit Analysis Slide Handouts
Life-Cycle Analysis
Reading List for Life-Cycle Analysis Life-Cycle Analysis Video Life-Cycle Analysis Slide Handouts
Sustainable Remediation Appraisal Summary
Sustainable Remediation Appraisal Summary Video Sustainable Remediation Appraisal Summary Slide Handouts
Final Assessment for Sustainable Remediation Appraisal
Certificate for Sustainable Remediation Appraisal 
CL:AIRE launches PFAS webpage
September 2025
CL:AIRE has launched a PFAS webpage - a compilation of information relevant to the understanding and management of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). On this page...
The Council of the European Union has formally adopted the soil monitoring directive, establishing the first-ever EU wide framework for assessing and monitoring soils, with the overarching aspirational goal of...
The Environment Agency Chief Scientist's Group has recently published a Rapid evidence assessment of PFAS incineration and alternative remediation methods report. This review assessed the effectiveness, feasibility and environmental suitability of...
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) plans to launch an online consultation on the draft opinion of its Committee for Socio-Economic Analysis (SEAC) on the proposed EU-wide restriction of per- and...
The European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) has published a comprehensive approach to harmonising and standardising soil pollution data across Europe and provides information on the development of new policy...
The Council presidency and the European Parliament’s representatives reached a provisional political agreement on a proposed directive to review and update the lists of pollutants affecting surface waters and groundwater...
MHCLG consult on streamlining infrastructure planning
September 2025
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government is consulting on proposed changes to guidance, public sector services and secondary legislation to streamline infrastructure consenting for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects. Further...
We'd like to let you know about two upcoming opportunities to catch up with the DoW CoP team.
Contamination & Land Remediation Expo: NEC, Birmingham
CL:AIRE has a stand (CLR-M90) at the...
CLR Expo announces speaker line-up
August 2025
The Contamination & Land Remediation Expo (CLR Expo - 17 & 18 September) has announced its speakers for this year's event. The CLR Expo speaker line-up brings together leading names...
The updated programme for RemTech Europe 2025 (15-19 September 2025) is now available and registration is open. This year’s edition offers a unique opportunity for regulators and experts to stay updated on...
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Research and Development has published an easily digestible information guide for site assessment and remediation practitioners who work on PFAS-contaminated sites. Topics...
Denmark has established the "PFAS Center" to generate knowledge and conduct research into how to prevent, contain and clean up extensive contamination with PFAS. The initiative has been funded by the...
OVAM (Public Waste Agency of Flanders/Belgium) has published a report which expands the list of PFAS-suspected activities - highlighting growing contamination risks across production, processing, product use, and waste management.
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has published the updated proposal to restrict per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) under the EU’s chemicals regulation, REACH. Further information is
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Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) is seeking views on proposed reforms to environmental permitting for industry. It covers the permitting of ‘industrial’ activities under the
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE), as the Agency for UK REACH, has assessed the risks linked with using per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in fire fighting foams, and the...
The National Brownfield Forum meeting July 2025 meeting notes have now been published and are available to download here: July 2025 Meeting Notes
The Government Digital Service (GDS) is currently openly consulting on the initial tranche of regulations which relate to the National Underground Asset Register (NUAR). NUAR is designed to provide instant,...
The Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST) is carrying out research to understand the scale of the pollution challenges arising from legacy landfills. If you wish to contribute to...
The Department for Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has published a policy paper setting out an interim approach to the persistent, mobile and toxic (PMT) or very persistent, very mobile (vPvM)...
Register for your free Contamination & Land Remediation Expo (CLR Expo) tickets today! The CLR Expo is a part of the UK’s largest event for the environmental services industry, Environmental...