Water treatment plants in Europe – new data viewer

A new data viewer from the European Environment Agency (EEA) allows users to access data on urban wastewater and treatment plants. The new data viewer, part of the Water Information System for Europe (WISE) has been developed to facilitate the use and display of data already reported under the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD). The new UWWTD data viewer...

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European Certification of Plastics Recylers identifies Waste Recyclers as opposed to Waste Traders

The EU-funded project EUCERTPLAST (‘European certification of plastics recyclers’) has developed a common certification scheme for post-consumer plastics recycling in Europe. Such a scheme helps recyclers and waste collectors, who would be able to guarantee that the plastic waste they collect is actually being recycled (rather than traded) and that this is done in a...

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Future access to raw materials is critical to sustainability………a real measure of viability

How important would it be to your business if certain key raw materials were no longer available to you? Would your business be viable or what would you do if your product range decreased dramatically due to the regulations governing the manufacture and application of products? (eg. from from 26 products supplied to many clients...

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Classification, Labelling & Packaging 2015: ACT NOW!

On the 1st of June 2015 all mixtures placed on the Irish market must be classified, labelled and packaged in accordance with CLP and a lot of work has to be done in advance to achieve this. During 2014 the Health and Safety Authority will continue to raise awareness among stakeholders about classification of mixtures, what it...

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Limerick public urged to adopt a Stop Food Waste Resolution for 2014

Members of the public throughout Limerick are being encouraged to adopt a Stop Food Waste Resolution to help reduce the estimated €700 worth of food that is thrown away by Irish families each year. The Environment Department of Limerick City & County Council issued the call to coincide with the beginning of European Year against Food Waste....

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Business Plans to anticipate Client Requirements

Happy New Year to all our clients, research partners and network of contacts.  We look forward to working with you on the range of projects which we have planned for ECOS this year. 2014 will be an exiting year for us with major plans to develop the business in anticipation of the future needs of...

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ECOS – Our Standards and Core Values

ECOS has a set of values which governs our approach to business and relationships with our colleagues and clients. Inclusive: Our projects are designed with our clients to address their needs. We work with people, rather than just for clients.  We encourage engagement and buy-in of stakeholders. We engage with our extensive contact network, including regulators, research partners,...

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