Prevent groundwater pollution from solvents
I was just looking through the updated guidelines named Prevent Groundwater Pollution (Sept 2026). It is a code of practice targeted to prevent pollution from solvent use and storage. By adhering the code of practice, we will comply with the legal requirements under the Environmental Permitting Regulations. The sites activities are regulated by the Environment […]
Impact of new COMAH guidance on existing CDOIF risk assessments
Following the completion of our third successful major CDOIF assessment, we were recently approached by one of our existing clients if they are now required to complete a review, ahead of their scheduled review, following the issuing of new guidance around the COMAH regulations. Published in September 2026, the CDOIF’s (Chemical and Downstream Oil Industries […]
Action for Swifts!
Sustainable Solutions support Action for Swifts! We are always looking for organisations to support, and we have found plenty. From Derbyshire Wildlife Trust to Butterfly Conservation and Bumblebee Conservation Trust. Now our community has expanded to include an organisation that was founded to help a winged summer visitor, the Swift. Swifts are the ultimate flyers! […]
Pleasley Pit Reserve: Where Nature, Community & Conservation Come Together
Wonderful volunteers have been working hard to clear areas of brash, replant and nurture wild flora at Pleasley Pit reserve. It’s only a stone throw away from Chesterfield.Teams of volunteers are constantly working hard to make way for a better, more ecological site for nature and communities. There are 14 different walks, each tailored to […]
Leadership vs Management: Why the Difference Matters in Health and Safety:
Many people use the terms leader and manager interchangeably, but they represent two very different roles within an organisation. While both are essential, understanding the distinction can have a significant impact on workplace health and safety.A manager is responsible for planning, organising and controlling work. They ensure that policies are followed, risk assessments are completed, […]
DSEAR assessment for concrete
Sustainable Solutions – ESHB, are proud to announce the sign off for the DSEAR design risk assessment for the building of the new Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) block factory, to be located in Mansfield in the UK. The plant is based around a tried and tested design by the German company Wehrhahn Gmbh. DSEAR is […]
Ticks: A Growing Concern for Anyone Who Works or Walks Outdoors
Ticks progress through four life stages: egg, six‑legged larva, eight‑legged nymph, and adult. They can live for up to three years and will feed on multiple hosts during their lifetime.
Solutions not problems
Many consultants either walk away at this point after listing all the areas of legal non-compliance, or they propose the most effective risk controls from the top of the hierarchy without giving any consideration to the cost of implementing those recommendations
The hidden value of all ecosystems, by M Rose
The pollinating service provided by bees, butterflies (other insects) are natural processes that keep conditions stable, more commonly known as Regulating Services. It’s simple, they transfer pollen from one flower to another which in turn gives us fruiting bodies.
Focus on plastic waste
The last plastic count (2024) revealed 1.7 billion pieces of plastic packaging was still being thrown away by households weekly!