Supply chain strategy is now a bridge between competitive strategy and sustainability. Establishing the correct strategy can start with social, economic and ecological factors such as energy and waste consumption, waste, human rights, labours, carbon output, all of which directly influence:…
Single-use plastics: New EU rules to reduce marine litter
The amount of single-use plastics in oceans and seas has been growing at an alarming rate. The European Commission has proposed new EU-wide rules to target the 10 plastic products most often found on Europe’s beaches and seas, as well…
Site Waste Management Plan (SWMP)
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 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…