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 […]
Classification of substances for transport
CLP v ADR is the presentation delivered by the Chemical Business Association (CBA) at our recent regional Health Safety and Environment seminar on 24th September 2026. We were all delighted and humbled by the acceptance of the CBA to support our fantastic day with a presentation which was readily taken on board, especially by the […]
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 […]
Associated with the chemical business
We are excited and proud to announce Sustainable Solutions (ESHB) are now new members of the Chemical Business Association!
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!
Supporting local community sustainability
we are pleased to reveal we made a significant supporting contribution to the Derbyshire Wildlife Trust. Their ‘Big give’ initiative aimed at reintroduction of lost species (to the local area) of Pine Martens, Eurasian Elk and White Stork was something which caught our attention.
CDOIF competency
Recently I attended an Environmental Risk Tolerability CDOIF (Chemicals Downstream Oil Industry Forum) CPD refresher. A few more useful points to enhance my reporting and some impressive discussion in the Chemical Business Association. CBA workshop. I’m now at the planning stage of the next CDOIF project which will take me into 2026 and beyond. […]
Carbon footprint implication of emails.
My Email Signature will be changing! By Melissa Rose The internet, including email accounts for roughly 3.7% of global carbon emissions. Sources include to power up the device, for infrastructure and data centres (energy for processing, storing, and cooling). Emails may seem trivial individually, but globally they add up to a substantial carbon footprint. […]