When does the exemption for a waste collection permit apply in respect of food waste under Article 30 (1) (g) of the Waste Collection Permit Regulations 2007-2008? Waste collection permit legislation only applies to the collection of animal by-products in respect of “catering waste”. The collection and transport of all other types and categories of...

We are seeking suitably qualified environmental scientist for 2 roles: Environmental Scientist: Graduate Role. Environmental Scientist: 2 – 5 years proven experience The successful candidate will be able to communicate their high level of technical knowledge and will work on projects relating to water, waste and wastewater in the areas of environmental management, licence application,...

An innovative new circular shopping system designed to drastically cut packaging waste from consumer goods has launched as a pilot in France. The scheme, involving leading French retailer Carrefour, will enable customers to buy everyday products in durable packaging that can be cleaned, collected, refilled and reused. The circular shopping system is led by recycling...

The Annual Environmental Report (AER) is a requirement for all EPA licensed facilities.  The content of the AER should give a concise summary of the environmental performance of the site for the previous reporting year as well as a record of on-going improvements on the licensed site.  The EPA have published a Draft AER Guidance...

The revised Firewater Retention Guidelines from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) presents key changes relating to to qualifying criteria.  The revised qualifying criteria will need to be considered when undertaking your firewater retention assessment: Environmentally hazardous substance storage thresholds are now based on hazard statements instead of risk phases.  Environmental receptors are now an explicitly...

ECOS Environmental Consultants helps our clients to add value or save costs within their business.  We identify and solve problems related to Water, Waste & Wastewater.  Our multidisciplinary team of technical and business managers use environmental management as a business tool to help our clients to achieve their financial, competitive, regulatory and operational goals. Environmental Management: Corporate...

We are seeking suitably qualified environmental scientist for 2 roles: Environmental Scientist: Graduate Role. Environmental Scientist with 2 – 5 years proven experience in the areas of environmental management and licences. The successful candidate will work on projects relating to water, waste and wastewater in the areas of environmental management, licence application, review and compliance....

Lean and environmental (Lean/Green) funding supports are available from: Local Enterprise Offices for small and micro companies Udaras Na Gaeltachta for companies located in Gaeltacht regions Enterprise Ireland for indigenous companies, exporting and typically employing more than 10 employees. Also for Multi-national companies using natural resources. Industrial Development Authority (IDA) for Foreign owned companies The state...

Under the Water Services (No 2) Act 2013, the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) approves Irish Water’s Water Charges Plan, which sets out water services charges with regard to new connections, special meter reads, meter testing, and charges for provision of water and wastewater services to domestic and non-domestic customers. In approving the Water Charges...

Lean was originally created by Toyota to eliminate waste and inefficiency in its manufacturing operations.  The process became so successful that it has been embraced in manufacturing sectors around the world. The goal of lean is to eliminate waste – the non-value-added components in any process or service. By its very nature Lean utilises the...