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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
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
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
Sharing Knowledge & Developing People
Water and Land Library ( WALL), Continuing Professional development through Training and workshops...
CL:AIRE Membership
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.
Gas Protection Verification Scheme (GPVS)
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.
Definition of Waste Code of Practice
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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NQMS for Land Contamination Management
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 is keeping a register of materials and services which may fall within the Definition of Waste Code of Practice (DoWCoP). We aim to link material holders with service providers or organisations requiring materials in order to make the process of finding project partners an easier and quicker process.

Organisations involved in the management of development sites are urged to register key information on materials and services which fall within the DoWCoP which will be held confidentially by CL:AIRE.  For example - which sites are being or are due to be remediated/developed?  What treatment options are in use or available in an area of the country? Where are there site imbalances of soils or fill materials?

CL:AIRE will review the information provided against the Register and contact organisations where we see possible project partnerships for 'finding homes' for materials.  The information submitted to the Register will be circulated amongst all members on a regular basis; should an entry be of particular interest to a member they should notify CL:AIRE who will act to make the necessary introductions such that further discussions and information transfer can take place. 

CL:AIRE's independence in the market and its familiarity with the DoWCoP positions it perfectly to act as a trusted administrator of such an initiative.

What Information is Required?

Nothing above and beyond what will already exist - site details, information surrounding the materials for example analysis data, information on treatment capabilities or reuse criteria. CL:AIRE will only circulate information which members are willing to distribute; CL:AIRE will not amend any submissions, the information contained on the register remains the responsibility of the submitting organisation for its accuracy.

To add an entry to the Register simply email nick.willenbrock@claire.co.uk - Mark the Subject line as either ROM Donor / ROM Receiver / ROM STF depending on the nature of the site you would like to add. Then in the email body provide the following details -

Donor Site Example

Location - Middlesex

Quantity - 20,000m3

Availability From / To - Nov 2013

Material Type - Soils & stones

Chemical Analysis Available? - Available on request

 

Receiver Site Example

Location - Chippenham

Quantity needed - 40,000 m3

Availability From / To -Late 2011/Early 2012

Material Type - Clay

 

Specified End Use - Clean materials for an engineering fill

Soil Treatment Facility Example

Location - Derby

Yearly Intake - 100,000 m3

Timescale - Immediate

Treatable Material/ContaminantsNotes - Excavated fill / VOCs, PAHs

For clarification, sections 1.10 and 1.11 of the Code of Practice outline clearly which materials are covered by the CoP and which are not. It is the responsibility of the users of the Register to make the decision on whether the CoP applies; CL:AIRE only act to support the linking of possible project partners. Inclusion of materials on the register is not an indication that they are suitable for reuse following the CoP.  For information on the CoP pleaseclick here>>


How Much Does it Cost?

To submit details to the register costs nothing. CL:AIRE as a charity and NGO relies heavily on various organisations for funding and support amongst its many projects and initiatives. We strongly encourage all users of the Register to consider CL:AIRE Membership; money raised from the scheme covers the cost of running the Register. Should CL:AIRE be successful in assisting in developing project partnerships we would request a discussion with project partners upon successful completion to agree a possible financial donation appropriate to the benefits gained by the project.

Who Should Use the Register?

  • Anyone involved in the management of development sites for example site owners, consultants or contractors.
  • Soil Treatment Providers who wish to link their facilities using the Cluster approach.
  • Large development site owners with on site treatment facilities which could form the Hub of the Cluster network.

How Long Will it Take to Find Partnerships?

As CL:AIRE cannot guarantee that sites or materials will be available at any one time or location, an answer cannot be given. The more organisations linking with the scheme however will increase the likelihood of finding possible partnerships as such we encourage as many individuals and organisations to join the scheme as possible.

Who Do We Contact?

If you are interested in any of the sites, please contact Nicholas Willenbrock on 0207 299 4250 or email nick.willenbrock@claire.co.uk.

 

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    Guidance on Natural Source Zone Depletion

     April 2024
    In April 2024, CL:AIRE published Guidance on Natural Source Zone Depletion. Natural source zone depletion (NSZD) can be a sustainable risk-management strategy for petroleum hydrocarbon light non-aqueous phase liquids (LNAPLs) impacting...
  2. Guidance on the Assessment and Monitoring of Natural Attenuation of Contaminants in Groundwater

    Guidance on the Assessment and Monitoring of Natural Attenuation of Contaminants in Groundwater

     April 2024
    In April 2024, CL:AIRE published Guidance on the Assessment and Monitoring of Natural Attenuation of Contaminants in Groundwater. Monitored natural attenuation (MNA) can be a sustainable risk management strategy for a...
  3. CL:AIRE publishes MNA and NSZD guidance documents

    CL:AIRE publishes MNA and NSZD guidance documents

     April 2024
    CL:AIRE is delighted to announce the publication of two new guidance documents. Each link below will take you to a separate page to learn more about the documents and where you...
  4. Coal Authority removes cost of data for the public sector

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     April 2024
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  5. New C4SL report on naphthalene

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     April 2024
    CL:AIRE is delighted to publish the next Phase 2 C4SL report on naphthalene. It can be downloaded directly from the dedicated C4SL web page here. A short webinar...
  6. Soils in the South East Workshop 19 and Mini-WASCON

    Soils in the South East Workshop 19 and Mini-WASCON

     April 2024
    CL:AIRE is pleased to join with the University of Greenwich to run the 19th Soils in the South East Workshop (SSE19) on 14 June. This year the workshop is also...
  7. BSI publication on sampling and quantitative determination of asbestos in construction products

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     April 2024
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  8. OEP publishes policy paper on improving the natural environment in England

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     March 2024
    The Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) published a policy paper called Progress in improving the natural environment in England 2022 to 2023 in January 2024. The document provides an assessment of government’s...
  9. NCLOG publishes guide to cover systems and their verification

    NCLOG publishes guide to cover systems and their verification

     March 2024
    The National Contaminated Land Officer's Group has recently published A regulator's guide to cover systems and their verification.  It is available to download directly from CL:AIRE's...
  10. RemTech Europe date changed to 16-20 September 2024 (call for abstracts closing soon)

    RemTech Europe date changed to 16-20 September 2024 (call for abstracts closing soon)

     March 2024
    RemTech Europe, International Conference and Exhibition on land and water remediation markets and technologies is scheduled for 16-20 September 2024, this is a change of date from 23-27 September 2024.
  11. CL:AIRE survey - digital tracking options for managing soil resources

    CL:AIRE survey - digital tracking options for managing soil resources

     February 2024
    CL:AIRE is currently undertaking a survey of construction industry professionals to assess potential approaches that could be taken to ensure that materials management follows good practice and goes digital in...
  12. Government publishes updated Biodiversity Net Gain guidance

    Government publishes updated Biodiversity Net Gain guidance

     February 2024
    Government has published updated Planning Practice Guidance (PPG) for Biodiversity Net Gain.  This includes changes to the previously published draft PPG.  Further information is available here.
  13. British Standard Institution consults on updating BS 8485

    British Standard Institution consults on updating BS 8485

     February 2024
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  14. Scottish Government publishes mine gas best practice in site investigation and risk assessment within local authorities

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     February 2024
    Scottish Government has published a report collating current practice in local authorities and provide a summary of assessment of options to deliver a standardised 'good' practice approach to risk assessment,...
  15. Government consults on strengthening planning policy for brownfield development

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     February 2024
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  16. Environment Agency consults on updated charging proposals for water quality permits

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     February 2024
    The Environment Agency is currently consulting on updated charging proposals for water quality permits.  Further information is available here. The consultation closes on 11 March 2024.
  17. National Brownfield Forum November 2023 notes now published

    National Brownfield Forum November 2023 notes now published

     January 2024
    The National Brownfield Forum November 2023 meeting notes are now published. They are available to download here....
  18. SEPA launches consultation on framework to streamline environmental regulation

    SEPA launches consultation on framework to streamline environmental regulation

     January 2024
    Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) is seeking views on the type of authorisation required for regulated activities in Scotland. It has launched a consultation proposing changes to the way environmental activities...
  19. New Phase 2 C4SL reports on cis- and trans-1,2-dichloroethene

    New Phase 2 C4SL reports on cis- and trans-1,2-dichloroethene

     January 2024
    CL:AIRE is delighted to publish the next two of the Phase 2 C4SL reports on cis- and trans-1,2-dichloroethene. They can be downloaded directly from the dedicated web page
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    Sustainable remediation paper published to support Concawe project

     January 2024
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  21. EiCLaR project publishes latest newsletter

    EiCLaR project publishes latest newsletter

     January 2024
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