Highways, Transport and Recycling
Carbon Calculator
A carbon calculator is like a special tool that helps people, companies, or groups figure out how much pollution they are making. This pollution is called a "carbon footprint" and it comes from releasing gases, mostly carbon dioxide, into the air because of things they do.
Free carbon footprint calculators for businesses - UK Business Climate Hub
Greenhouse Gas Protocol
The Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol is a big plan that helps people measure and control the gases that make the Earth's air too warm. It works for both businesses and the government, and helps them figure out how to reduce these gases in their work and actions.
Calculation Tools and Guidance | GHG Protocol
Workplace recycling
Under the Waste Separation Requirements (Wales) Regulations 2023, all organisations across all sectors must separate waste into 7 streams. NHS has 2 years to comply; all others must comply by 6 April 2024.
https://www.gov.wales/workplace-recycling
Welsh Government carbon budgets
The Welsh Government has rules to help stop too much pollution in Wales. These rules are called "carbon budgets". They make sure that Wales doesn't make too many greenhouse gases, which can harm the environment. The carbon budgets say how much greenhouse gas Wales can make in five years. It's important that we follow these rules to protect our planet.
https://www.gov.wales/climate-change-targets-and-carbon-budgets
Just Transition to Net Zero Wales
The Welsh Government has a plan called the Just Transition to Net Zero Wales. It's all about making sure that everyone is treated fairly and included in the process of moving to a cleaner economy with no carbon emissions. This plan wants to make things better for everyone and not make any new problems as we work towards our climate goals.
https://www.gov.wales/just-transition-net-zero-wales
Beyond Recycling
The Welsh Government has a plan called Beyond Recycling. It's all about making Wales a circular economy. This means using resources as much as possible, so we don't waste them and harm the environment.
Welsh Government Towards Zero Waste Strategy
The Welsh Government has a plan called Towards Zero Waste Strategy. It wants to get rid of all waste by 2050. The plan has three main goals: make less waste, reuse and recycle more things, and keep using resources for as long as possible. The plan also wants to protect the environment by being careful with how we get rid of waste. This is part of a bigger plan to make Wales a sustainable place to live.
Wales Waste Measure 2010
The Wales Waste Measure 2010 is a set of rules that helps make sure we don't make too much waste or litter in Wales. It also helps us use better ways to get rid of our waste. Some of the rules include making people pay for bags they only use once, telling local councils how much they need to recycle, and giving important people the power to stop certain types of waste from being put in landfills.
https://law.gov.wales/waste-wales-measure-2010
Section 34 EPA 1990
The Environmental Protection Act 1990 has a rule called Section 34. This rule says that anyone who deals with controlled waste has to be careful. This means they have to do everything they can to stop waste from being managed in a bad way that could hurt people or the environment. They also have to make sure the waste stays under their control and only give it to people who are allowed to take it. This rule is important because it helps keep the environment safe and makes sure waste is handled in a good way.
Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013
The Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013 is a law in the UK that makes sure scrap metal is traded in a responsible way and stops people from stealing metal. It says that all scrap metal dealers have to get a special licence from their local council, and they can't pay for scrap metal with cash. They also have to check who they are buying the metal from. The law also says that dealers have to keep records, and their sites can be checked to make sure they are following the rules. If they don't follow the rules, they can get in trouble. This helps make sure that all scrap metal deals are done fairly and can be checked if needed.
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/10/contents/enacted
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