NetRegs is a free website that provides clear guidance to small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) in the UK on how to comply with environmental legislation.
Our practical, plain English guidance explains which regulations apply to your business and what you need to do, so you can avoid fines, save time and money, and help to protect the environment. There are two main ways to search for information - by your business type or by the environmental topic you are interested in.
Guidance by business type
You can select your type of business and find out:
- how your business could be affecting the environment
- what you must do to comply with environmental regulations
- If you need a licence or permit to operate your business.
Business types
A-Z of businesses
Guidance by environmental topic
You can also search for guidance on a specific environmental topic, such as water, waste or packaging. Select the topic you’re interested in to find out:
- an overview of the topic and any relevant regulations
- which environmental regulations you need to comply with
- practical guidance on what your business needs to do to comply.
Environmental topics
Keeping up to date
You can keep up to date on new environmental laws or fresh information on Netregs with our free email updates.
Every month you will receive our update, and we'll also send you occasional newsflashes so you won't miss out on important news about changes to environmental regulations.
Keep up to date with NetRegs news updates
Training tools and other services
NetRegs also provides online training to help you comply with regulations and manage your business more effectively. We currently offer the following tools:
- Agriculture waste training tool - learn how to manage your farm waste (England)
- Agriculture waste training tool - learn how to manage your farm waste (Wales)
- Food and drink training tool - learn how to manage your food and drink manufacturing waste (England and Wales)
- Assess your environmental compliance - find out how well your business complies with environmental regulations (UK).
E-learning and tools
Other services
If you have a type of waste that you need to dispose of and you are not sure how to get rid of it legally, use our waste directory to find licensed waste disposal companies in your area.
Find your nearest waste site
Need more detail?
We provide links to the original environmental legislation so you can get to the detailed wording. We also highlight future legislation and consultations so that you can be prepared for upcoming changes that may affect your business.
Current legislation
Future legislation
