In Ireland, planning authorities are empowered under section 34(4)(1) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (DoEHLG, 2000), to attach conditions to construction and demolition waste management including the preparation of Site Waste Management Plans (SWMP) for projects over certain…
Waste Facility Permit – Is yours up for renewal?
Waste disposal and recovery activities in Ireland are required to hold an authorisation in accordance with the Waste Management Act 1996 (as amended), a waste facility permit (WFP)s is one of the four tier system of authorisations which may be…
Best Available Techniques (BAT): New Standards
Best Available Techniques (BAT): New Standards aim to increase value or reduce costs. ECOS works with our clients to increase value or reduce costs by implementing new Best Available Techniques (BAT) emissions and efficiency standards. The new specifications are the…
Waste Collection Permit: Another Successful Project Completed by ECOS
Our Client is a a Hygiene and Workwear Specialist who require a Waste Collection Permit (WCP) to provide the complete to their nationwide client base. A WCP is required where a person wishes to collect waste for the purposes of…
‘This is Limerick’ brochure tells city’s success story to win further investment
‘This is Limerick’ brochure published this week, promoting Limericks economic resurgence to attract Foreign Direct Investment sets out the compelling case that Limerick now is ready for indigenous companies looking to establish a base in Ireland or expand an existing…
ECOS Environmental Consultants: About Us
ECOS is a highly experienced and respected environmental consultancy. ECOS provides our clients with consultancy support to enable you to achieve financial, competitive and operational goals through enhanced environmental performance. Our Company was founded by Mark McConnell, a Chartered Water and…
EPA: Advice for Waste Disposal Activities
Recent news stories have highlighted significant illegal waste disposal activities which can have a serious impact on the areas in which we live and indeed the health and wellbeing of our communities. Advice for all businesses and householders to consider…
Clean Ocean Energy: 2 projects to share €1.5 million
The European Commission has selected two new projects on clean ocean energy for funding under the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF). While the first tidal farms in European waters are being deployed and more and more devices are being…
Maidstone motorway services to pilot recycling reward machines
Motorists near Maidstone will soon be able to claim discounts on snacks and drinks by placing empty plastic bottles and coffee cups into special recycling reward machines that are being installed at the town’s motorway service station by green charity Hubbub.…
War on plastic: How businesses can play their part!
You may have heard that China no longer accepts low value plastics and has left the western world with a significant disposal/recycling conundrum. We have all heard about Circular Economy. You may have an idea of how you could use…