CL:AIRE is a UK charity committed to providing a valuable service for all those involved in sustainable land reuse.
We develop training resources, disseminate information and act as a credible resource for all stakeholders, ensuring we remain at the cutting-edge of best practice and innovation.
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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CL:AIRE launches PFAS webpage
CL:AIRE has launched a PFAS webpage - a compilation of information relevant to the understanding and management of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). On this page...September 2025 -
European Council formally adopts the soil monitoring directive
The Council of the European Union has formally adopted the soil monitoring directive, establishing the first-ever EU wide framework for assessing and monitoring soils, with the overarching aspirational goal of...September 2025 -
Environment Agency publishes rapid evidence assessment of PFAS incineration and alternative remediation methods
The Environment Agency Chief Scientist's Group has recently published a Rapid evidence assessment of PFAS incineration and alternative remediation methods report. This review assessed the effectiveness, feasibility and environmental suitability of...September 2025 -
ECHA to consult on PFAS draft opinion in Spring 2026 plus information webinar
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) plans to launch an online consultation on the draft opinion of its Committee for Socio-Economic Analysis (SEAC) on the proposed EU-wide restriction of per- and...September 2025 -
JRC publishes report on an approach to harmonise and standardise the collection of soil pollution data from across Europe
The European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) has published a comprehensive approach to harmonising and standardising soil pollution data across Europe and provides information on the development of new policy...September 2025 -
European Parliament reaches agreement to update priority substances in surface and groundwater
The Council presidency and the European Parliament’s representatives reached a provisional political agreement on a proposed directive to review and update the lists of pollutants affecting surface waters and groundwater...September 2025 -
MHCLG consult on streamlining infrastructure planning
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government is consulting on proposed changes to guidance, public sector services and secondary legislation to streamline infrastructure consenting for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects. Further...September 2025 -
CLR Expo announces speaker line-up
The Contamination & Land Remediation Expo (CLR Expo - 17 & 18 September) has announced its speakers for this year's event. The CLR Expo speaker line-up brings together leading names...August 2025 -
RemTech Europe 2025 programme available and registration open
The updated programme for RemTech Europe 2025 (15-19 September 2025) is now available and registration is open. This year’s edition offers a unique opportunity for regulators and experts to stay updated on...August 2025 -
EPA publishes practical PFAS groundwater science guide
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Research and Development has published an easily digestible information guide for site assessment and remediation practitioners who work on PFAS-contaminated sites. Topics...August 2025 -
Denmark establishes a PFAS hub for knowledge and research
Denmark has established the "PFAS Center" to generate knowledge and conduct research into how to prevent, contain and clean up extensive contamination with PFAS. The initiative has been funded by the...August 2025 -
OVAM expands its list of PFAS suspected activities
OVAM (Public Waste Agency of Flanders/Belgium) has published a report which expands the list of PFAS-suspected activities - highlighting growing contamination risks across production, processing, product use, and waste management.August 2025 -
ECHA publishes updated proposal to restrict PFAS substances under REACH
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has published the updated proposal to restrict per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) under the EU’s chemicals regulation, REACH. Further information isAugust 2025
Defra consults on reforming environmental permitting framework for industrial emissions
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) is seeking views on proposed reforms to environmental permitting for industry. It covers the permitting of ‘industrial’ activities under theAugust 2025
HSE consults on restricting PFAS in firefighting foam
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE), as the Agency for UK REACH, has assessed the risks linked with using per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in fire fighting foams, and the...August 2025
National Brownfield Forum July 2025 meeting notes now published
The National Brownfield Forum meeting July 2025 meeting notes have now been published and are available to download here: July 2025 Meeting Notes...August 2025
Government consults on National Underground Asset Register regulations
The Government Digital Service (GDS) is currently openly consulting on the initial tranche of regulations which relate to the National Underground Asset Register (NUAR). NUAR is designed to provide instant,...August 2025
POST is carrying out research regarding pollution challenges from legacy landfills
The Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST) is carrying out research to understand the scale of the pollution challenges arising from legacy landfills. If you wish to contribute to...August 2025 Defra publishes interim approach to the PMT concept to support UK REACH risk management of PFAS
The Department for Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has published a policy paper setting out an interim approach to the persistent, mobile and toxic (PMT) or very persistent, very mobile (vPvM)...July 2025
Contamination & Land Remediation Expo returns to NEC Birmingham in September 2025
Register for your free Contamination & Land Remediation Expo (CLR Expo) tickets today! The CLR Expo is a part of the UK’s largest event for the environmental services industry, Environmental...July 2025
CL:AIRE’s Talent Pool
We’ve recently introduced a Talent Pool to help us stay in touch with individuals who are interested in the work we do at CL:AIRE. It’s a simple way to register...July 2025