There are many reasons why Sustainability is good for business, including opportunities for SMEs to benefit. Potential to increase profits,  eg. reducing energy usage, waste, raw material and transport which all correlate directly to reducing costs. Fulfil the demand for greener products and services. There is a growing demand among consumers for greener and safer products and people are...

The EU has proposed higher recycling targets in a bid to transform Europe’s economy into one where nothing is wasted, supporting sustainable growth and a zero-waste economy. Under the new targets, European countries will: Anticipated benefits of a zero-waste economy include: The EU is working towards a “circular economy” or  zero-waste economy, in which reusing,...

If your business produces a waste you have an obligation to dispose of it in a legal manner. There are two key things all businesses need to be aware of.  Waste is your responsibility until it reaches its final destination.  When it leaves your site it must be transported by a suitably licensed waste collection company. Not...

ECOS have been providing technical support services to SMILE Resource Exchange for the Southern Waste Management Region since 2015.  We  work closely with SMILE and our counterparts in the East & Midlands and Connaught & Ulster waste management regions.   SMILE Resource Exchange is a free service for businesses which: SMILE encourages businesses to exchange resources...

The circular economy, industrial symbiosis, resource exchange and sustainable supply chain management all are slightly different takes on the same theme. As a core value, the circular economy aims to keep products, components and materials at their highest utility and value at all times, distinguishing between technical and biological cycles. As with all things, jargon,...

ECOS Environmental Consultants are delighted to involved with Tipperary Green Business Network, who are hosting The National Sustainable Transport & Business Conference on 25 May 2017.  The conference will deliver: Key Insights from thought leaders and service providers Case studies from business and sectoral leaders on the benefits of sustainable transport initiatives and more sustainable...

Sustainable technology in the transport sector and business in general has provided for significant savings on costs and improvements in efficiency. The National Sustainable Transport & Business Conference takes place in LIT, Thurles on May 25th.  Potential opportunities for your business together with Case Studies which showcase the successful implementation of Sustainable Business and Transport...

Sustainable technology in the transport sector and business in general has provided for significant savings on costs and improvements in efficiency. The National Sustainable Transport & Business Conference takes place in LIT, Thurles on May 25th.  Potential opportunities for your business together with Case Studies which showcase the successful implementation of Sustainable Business and Transport...

The European Union (Water Policy) Regulations 2014 places new obligations on Local Authorities in coordinating the catchment management and public participation elements of the Water Framework Directive.  It assigns responsibility to Local Authorities for regional coordination, public participation, and support to the Minister and the EPA in the development and implementation of the River Basin...

The Water Framework Directive was introduced by the European Union to protect and improve water quality in rivers, lakes, estuaries, costal waters and groundwater. Under this directive a River Basin Management Plan and Programme of Measures is drawn up every six years and sets out how public bodies, stakeholders and local communities can work together...