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Aggregates from Inert Waste - Quality Protocol for the Production of Aggregates from Inert Waste
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This quality protocol provides a uniform control process for aggregate producers, from which they can reasonably state and demonstrate that their product has been fully recovered and is no longer a waste. It also provides purchasers with a quality-managed product to common aggregate standards, which increases confidence in performance. Also, the framework created by the Protocol provides a clear audit trail for those responsible for ensuring compliance with Waste Management Legislation. Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP), Quarry Products Association (QPA) and Highways Agency.
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Agricultural Waste - Opportunities from Change
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Agricultural Waste Stakeholders Forum Leaflet which provides an overview to the regulations on agricultural waste. It was published in November 2003.
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ARCHIVE: Agricultural Packaging Waste: Information for Farmers
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This document has been archived at the request of the AIC as it is no longer considered to be up to date.
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Carbon Footprints in the Supply Chain: Next Steps for Business
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Energy efficiency has succeeded, and will continue to succeed, in delivering valuable carbon and cost savings for business. This leaflet presents a new practical approach to reduce the carbon emissions in the products we all consume, by understanding and optimising emissions across full product supply chains. The Carbon Trust, 2006.
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Energy Efficiency On Farm (MDC)
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This fact sheet aims to provide a clear and informative introduction to using energy efficiently on the farm. More detailed technical information can then be sought as required. Details of sources of further information are listed at the end of the factsheet. Milk Development Council (MDC), 2005.
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Energy Saving Guide for Agriculture and Horticulture
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Every farming and/or horticultural business uses energy, and most could use less. Experience shows that energy costs can usually be reduced by at least 10%, and often by as much as 20%. by simple actions that produce quick returns. This publication from the Carbon Trust gives practical advice. 2003. Nb: A new version of this document is due Spring 2006.
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Environmental impact of cereals and oilseed rape for food and biofuels in the UK
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HGCA commissioned the Central Science Laboratory to review the current environmental effects of growing cereals and oilseed rape and assess how these may change when growing for biofuel markets. The review concludes that biofuel cropping can make a positive contribution to the environment. Biofuel production can help reduce reliance on fossil fuels, meet EU biofuel targets, cut greenhouse gas emissions and provide alternative markets for farmers. This leaflet provides a brief overview of Research Review 54 available from HGCA. It introduces the complex processes and interactions involved for policy makers, growers and others engaged in the biofuel debate. HGCA, Spring 2005.
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Farm Energy Use and Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction
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This is a briefing note produced by Forum for the Future on developing a farm tool to help cost effective decisions: saving energy and cutting greenhouse gas emissions. Forum for the Future, 2006.
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Fly Tipping and the Law
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Sixty thousand tonnes of waste was dumped in England and Wales alone last year. The Environment Agency estimates that there are approximately 50,000 incidents of fly-tipping each year, costing between £100 million and £150 million to remove. This leaflet provides a guide for the public to the law. ENCAMS, 2003.
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Soils: Visual Soil Assessment (VSA)
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The Visual Soil Assessment (VSA) method has been developed to help land managers assess soil condition easily, quickly, reliably and cheaply on a field scale. This document provides a description of the VSA method. Soil Management Initiative (SMI) and Väderstad, 2005.
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Waste - Safe and Effective Disposal of Crop Protection Product Containers
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Crop protection products enable farmers to protect their crops from noxious pests, but if handled or used inappropriately, they can pose a risk to people, wildlife and the environment. This leaflet shows how CropLife International's leading companies support container management policies and programmes as part of stewardship of their products. CropLife International, October 2004.
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Water & Waste Water Treatment Works: Prevention of Contamination and Waste
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Information from WRAS for any one installing, modifying or maintaining plumbing installations, including those from the agricultural and horticultural industries. WRAS, Edition 1, August 2002.
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Water Matters for Sustainable Agriculture
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This publication presents a compilation of water-related case studies from around the world that highlight the plant science industrys activities with regard to water conservation, use efficiency and protection. CropLife International, April 2004.
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Water Supply Regulations Explained
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This leaflet explains the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999 and the Water Byelaws 2000 (Scotland). It was produced by WRAS in 2001.
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Water Supply Systems: Prevention of Contamination and Waste
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Farmers, like every one else with a public water supply, have a duty to comply with the
Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999 (Water Byelaws 2000 in Scotland). By following these requirements, they will protect their water supplies from contamination, prevent waste of water and ensure they have reliable and robust plumbing systems which will give good service. WRAS, 2001.
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