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.

 

Conference Videos and Special Publication

Conference Videos

  • Videos of the presentations from the 20th Anniversary Conference are now available to view by delegates and CL:AIRE members. 21 presentations were recorded, 18 from the two parallel sessions plus the 2 keynote speakers and the Chairman's welcome.
  • Please note that in order to watch the videos you will need to login to your account on the CL:AIRE website and your account should be created using your member organisation email address. If you think your account does not have the correct permissions to view the videos, please contact us via the Help Desk.
  • Once logged in, go to Knowledge Centre > Videos & Podcasts > Innovation, Efficiency & Standards - CL:AIRE 20th Anniversary Conference to view all the videos.
  • Three presentations without video have their slides available to download, also for delegates and CL:AIRE Members only (once logged in).

 Special Publication

  • A Special Publication from the 20th Anniversary Conference has been compiled and is now available to download by delegates and employees of Principal and Supporter Member organisations. 20 papers are included, 18 from the two parallel sessions (1 - sustainable soil reuse and the Definition of Waste Code of Practice & 2 - technology and innovation in site investigation and remediation) plus the 2 keynote speakers.
  • You will need to login to your account on the CL:AIRE website to download the publication (your account should be created using your member organisation email address). If you think your account does not have the correct permissions, please contact us via the Help Desk.

 

Presentation List Video Available Paper in Special Publication
Keynote: CL:AIRE - The 20 Year Story - Steve Edgar, VertaseFLI Y Y
Keynote: Communicating Geoscience - Professor Paul Nathanail, LQM Y Y
SUSTAINABLE SOILS & DOWCOP SESSION    
The use of intelligent plant to plan and control complex materials management on construction sites - James Cartwright, GeoStream UK Y Y
The Avenue Former Coking Works Remediation and Regeneration Project (1999-2018) / Verification and DoWCoP - Martin Westwood, Jacobs N, but slides are available here Y
Maximising the Sustainable Re-use of Landfill Materials on Brownfield Sites using DoWCoP - George Evans, Soilfix Y Y
Creating a circular economy and future urban mining in Belgium - Marc  Dillen, Grondbank & Tracimat Y Y
Soils Manufacture - FAB Soil - Mark Fitzsimons & Kate Schofield, University of Plymouth Y Y
A QP’s perspective on DoWCoP: the good, the bad and the ugly - Liz Gray, Atkins Y Y
Sustainability benefits and the value added of recycling excavated site materials - Paul Bardos, r3 Environmental Technology Ltd Y Y
INNOVATION SESSION    
Debunking myths about sustainable remediation - Jonathan Smith, Shell Global Solutions (UK) Y Y
Lessons learned from biodiversity net gain and opportunities for managing complex legacy sites - Tom Butterworth, WSP Y N
The Conceptual Site Model – the building block of sustainable remediation - Alan Thomas & Kevin Leahy, ERM Y Y
New physics for mapping old problems – Tim Grossey, RSK Y N
Innovative LNAPL monitoring and modelling to aid design and delivery of remediation at an operational manufacturing site in the Midlands - David Holmes & Giacomo Maini, Ecologia Y Y
Restoration of chlorinated solvent contaminated groundwater sites: The Value of Information Challenge - Gary Wealthall, Geosyntec N, but slides are available here Y
Recent advances in Subgrade Biogeochemical Reactor technology - Jeff Gamlin and Claudio Albano, Jacobs Y Y
Remediation of aquitards - Jim Wragg, Geosyntec N, but slides are available  here Y
Looking forward for ground gas risk assessment - a new screening approach - Steve Wilson, EPG Y Y
Characterisation and risk management of PFAS in UK context - Ian Ross, Arcadis Y Y
Use of colloidal activated carbon for the treatment of PFAS contamination - Gareth Leonard, Regenesis Y Y
Low temperature thermal desorption of PFAS - Jeff Gamlin, Jacobs Y Y
Developing a new treatment technology for destroying PFAS (DE-FLUOROTM) - Rick Parkman, AECOM Y Y

 

  1. UKHSA human biomonitoring study to include PFAS

    UKHSA human biomonitoring study to include PFAS

     November 2026
    The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has launched a human biomonitoring study as part of a programme of work to improve understanding of levels of PFAS and other chemicals such...
  2. Proposed CL:AIRE Third-Party Accreditation Scheme for Secondary Aggregate Production

    Proposed CL:AIRE Third-Party Accreditation Scheme for Secondary Aggregate Production

     October 2026
    Subject to approval by the Environment Agency, CL:AIRE intends to operate an independent third-party accreditation scheme to support implementation of the Aggregates From Inert Waste: Resource Framework. Additional information about...
  3. Save the date for ESS Expo 2027

    Save the date for ESS Expo 2027

     October 2026
    Please put 15-16 September 2027 in your calendars for the return of Contamination & Land Remediation (CLR) Expo, part of the Environmental Services & Solutions (ESS) Expo. There is also...
  4. Third International Soil Reuse Forum meeting

    Third International Soil Reuse Forum meeting

     October 2026
    CL:AIRE was delighted to attend the third annual meeting of the International Soil Reuse Forum (ISRF) in Orléans, France, hosted by BRGM. The meeting, held on 22 September, included colleagues...
  5. RBKC publishes guidance for radon in basements

    RBKC publishes guidance for radon in basements

     October 2026
    Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea has recently published guidance for radon in basements. The guidance is geared towards developments through planning and building control, but has wider environmental application. The...
  6. Environment Agency consults on draft Resource Framework for Aggregate from Inert Waste

    Environment Agency consults on draft Resource Framework for Aggregate from Inert Waste

     October 2026
    The Environment Agency is consulting on the draft Resource Framework (previously known as Quality Protocol) for Aggregate from Inert Waste. The Environment Agency is consulting on the proposed framework, the...
  7. CL:AIRE's members enjoy networking event and dinner

     October 2026
    CL:AIRE recently hosted two member events, both were well attended with the opportunity to network and develop new contacts. The first event was the third networking event of 2026, this...
  8. Defra publishes updated plans to introduce mandatory digital waste tracking

    Defra publishes updated plans to introduce mandatory digital waste tracking

     October 2026
    Department of Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has published its updated plans to introduce mandatory digital waste tracking, the benefits of this change, the timelines and impacts. Further information...
  9. SoBRA publishes new guidance on bulk earthworks and ground gas

    SoBRA publishes new guidance on bulk earthworks and ground gas

     October 2026
    The Society of Brownfield Risk Assessment (SoBRA) has published new guidance on bulk earthworks and ground gas. It is available to download for free here.
  10. Defra publishes updated ENCA Guidance

    Defra publishes updated ENCA Guidance

     October 2026
    Department of Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has published updated Enabling Natural Capital Approach (ENCA) guidance to bring it in line with current government policy. It is available to...
  11. Defra requests for information on substances proposed as POPs 2026

    Defra requests for information on substances proposed as POPs 2026

     October 2026
    Department of Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has requested information to feed into the draft risk profiles and draft risk management evaluations for three chemical substances proposed as Persistent...
  12. Environment Agency publishes reforms to waste exemption guidance coming into effect from January 2027

    Environment Agency publishes reforms to waste exemption guidance coming into effect from January 2027

     October 2026
    The Environment Agency has published reforms to waste exemption guidance that will be coming into effect from 6 January 2027.  These reforms are subject to parliamentary approval and are expected...
  13. OEP calls for evidence on barriers to nature recovery

    OEP calls for evidence on barriers to nature recovery

     October 2026
    Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) has opened up a call for evidence seeking specific examples of actual or potential blockers that prevent, delay or discourage the on-the-ground delivery of nature...
  14. Register for CL:AIRE webinar to support PFAS Remediation Technology Evaluation Framework

    Register for CL:AIRE webinar to support PFAS Remediation Technology Evaluation Framework

     September 2026
    Webinar: 1:00pm - 2:00pm (BST), 21 October 2026 CL:AIRE is hosting a 1 hour webinar on the PFAS Remediation Technology Evaluation Framework. Familiarity with the materials above would be beneficial to...
  15. Environment Agency updates BAT guidance

    Environment Agency updates BAT guidance

     September 2026
    The Environment Agency has updated its ‘Best available techniques’ (BAT) guidance. BAT means the available techniques which are the best for preventing or minimising emissions and impacts on the environment.  The...
  16. UKHSA publishes two new pieces of PFAS research

    UKHSA publishes two new pieces of PFAS research

     September 2026
    UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has published two new pieces of PFAS research. One is a rapid review of the health impacts from industrial sources of PFAS, available to download here.
  17. CL:AIRE publishes PFAS Remediation Technology Evaluation Framework and supporting materials

    CL:AIRE publishes PFAS Remediation Technology Evaluation Framework and supporting materials

     September 2026
    CL:AIRE is pleased to announce the publication of the PFAS Remediation Technology Evaluation Framework. The framework was developed by Geosyntec Consultants for the Environment Agency as part of a project...
  18. Three weeks to go until Contamination & Land Remediation Expo!

     August 2026
    We’re excited to be at Contamination & Land Remediation (CLR) Expo in just three weeks, returning to the NEC Birmingham on 16–17 September. Join us for two high-impact days of knowledge...
  19. RemTech Europe and Sustainathon programmes now live

    RemTech Europe and Sustainathon programmes now live

     August 2026
    RemTech Europe, International Conference and Exhibition on land and water remediation markets and technologies is taking place between 14-18 September 2026 and has now published its programme. The first two...
  20. MHCLG publishes new NPPF following consultation

    MHCLG publishes new NPPF following consultation

     August 2026
    The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has published its new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). It sets out the government's policies for plan-making and for making decisions...
  21. National Brownfield Forum July 2026 meeting notes published

    National Brownfield Forum July 2026 meeting notes published

     August 2026
    The National Brownfield Forum July 2026 meeting notes have now been published and are on the dedicated web page National Brownfield Forum. The notes can be downloaded directly here.