COPPICE - QUICK FIND

Introduction
Basic information about COPPICE and guidance about the contents of this website.

Contacts

• Environmental Advice
  Government, regional and business environment organisations.
• Water Industry
  Listings and links to water industry and governing bodies.
• PIC Members
  Photographic materials manufacturers, waste management companies and other external sources of help.

Introductory pages

• Customer Definitions
  Find where businesses fit within the classifcation of photo-processing operations, in order to identify the differing environmental risks and recommendations.
• Recommendations
  Based on the the classification of photo-processing operation, recomendations are provided for:
  Minilabs
  General Photographic Laboratories
  Photofinishing
  Black and white processing
  Other small users of photo chemicals

Background resources

• An Environmental Policy Model
  A policy, which may be adapted by laboratory operators/managers to suit local requirements.
• Spillage Emergency Response Procedure Forms
  A model procedure, which may be completed and displayed in your laboratory, in case of emergency.
• Photographic Processes
  A background guide to the various photo processes.
• Silver Recovery Technologies
  Ways in which to undertake in-house silver recovery
• Storage and Spillage Guidelines for Photochemicals
  Information about statutory requirements and guidelines applicable to storage and spillage.
• Liquid Waste Disposal
  How to dispose of liquid waste, legally and responsibly.
• Definitions of Waste Characteristics
  A glossary of terms and description of wastes.
• Water Connection to Photo-processors
  How to connect to water whilst preventing contamination of the public water supply.