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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Membership and Account Terms and Conditions
Membership and Account Terms and Conditions Effective 12 May 2025 Introduction This is an agreement between you (the “Member” or “you”) and CONTAMINATED LAND:APPLICATIONS IN REAL ENVIRONMENTS (“CL:AIRE”, “we” or “us”). We are a...June 2025 -
CL:AIRE is looking forward to seeing you at AquaConSoil
For those of you heading to AquaConSoil from June 16-20, we'd like to draw your attention to several sessions involving CL:AIRE and hope to see some of you in Liège.May 2025 -
Have your say in the 2025 National Environmental Services Survey
You’re invited to contribute your opinions and insights to the 2025 National Environmental Services Survey.May 2025 -
QP reminder - importance of preparing and submitting the project Verification Report
CL:AIRE would like QPs to always remind the project team of the importance of preparing and submitting a Verification Report to CL:AIRE after completing the material reuse activity. Without such...May 2025 -
QP reminder - assessing the material of the source site(s)
Our recent DoW CoP audits revealed that some project teams did not use the correct assessment process to ensure suitability of materials from the source/donor site (under the Direct Transfer...May 2025 -
Spring update for DoW CoP users
We’d like to share some further observations arising from the recent DoW CoP audit outcomes, highlight the importance of Verification Plans, remind users of the risks of non-compliance and promote...May 2025 -
Defra consults on improving the implementation of biodiversity net gain for minor, medium and brownfield development
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) is seeking views on improving the implementation of biodiversity net gain (BNG) for minor, medium and brownfield development. Further information isMay 2025 Defra consults on biodiversity net gain for nationally significant infrastructure projects
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) is seeking views on the implementation of biodiversity net gain (BNG) for nationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIPs). The government is introducing BNG...May 2025 MHCLG announces simpler rules for smaller housebuilders
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has announced simpler and more streamlined planning for smaller housebuilders. Further information is available here.May 2025 Sustainathon 2025 launches a call for speakers
Sustainathon 2025 has now been launched. This is a 17 hour global marathon dedicated to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This year, Sustainathon 2025 will dedicate an hour to each SDG.May 2025 National Brownfield Forum April meeting notes published
The National Brownfield Forum April 2025 meeting notes have now been published and are available to download here: April 2025 Meeting Notes Please share the link to the...May 2025 Careers with CL:AIRE
Working for CL:AIRE offers an opportunity to work alongside leading experts and develop good practice and guidance for the industry. If you are passionate about driving sustainable land reuse whilst...May 2025
International Soil Reuse Forum
Established in 2024, the International Soil Reuse Forum (ISRF) is a collaborative forum for organisations that oversee soil management programmes. The ISRF aims to: foster discussions around mutual challenges, opportunities, and...May 2025 Government launches consultation on reforming landfill tax
The government has published a consultation on reform of Landfill Tax. The consultation seeks views on proposals aimed at supporting the government's ambition to transition to a more circular economy,...May 2025 Next GPVS application window opens 1 June 2025
April 2025The next Gas Protection Verification Accreditation Scheme (GPVS) application window opens 1 June 2025 and closes 31 August 2025. The application window is open to Technician Grade and Specialist... Contamination and Land Remediation Expo (CLR Expo) 2025
The Contamination and Land Remediation Expo (CLR Expo) returns for 2025 (16-17 September, NEC, Birmingham) as the premier event for professionals across the geoenvironmental sectors. Whether you're a contractor, environmental...April 2025 BSI proposes to revise guidance on investigations for ground gas (BS8576)
The British Standards Institution (BSI) proposes to revise BS8576 - Guidance on investigations for ground gas. Permanent gases and Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). A new work item proposal has been...April 2025 EAC launches new inquiry to address the risks of PFAS within the UK's regulatory approach
The Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) has launched an inquiry looking at the risks of PFAS within the UK's regulatory approach. EAC requests written submissions by 5.00pm on 26 May 2025.April 2025 EU Council reaches agreement on soil monitoring law
The European Council has reached a provisional deal with the European Parliament on a directive establishing a framework for soil monitoring to improve resilience and manage the risks of contaminated...April 2025 UK and Welsh Governments launch joint consultation to reform environmental permitting regulations
The UK and Welsh Governments have launched a joint consultation to reform Environmental Permitting Regulations 2016. The proposals relate to flood risk activities, waste operations, water discharge...April 2025 Independent review of Defra's regulatory landscape published
The independent review carried out by Dan Corry on behalf of Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra), to review environmental regulations has been published. The review has identified major...April 2025