The Article 11 process is the mechanism which can be used where there is uncertainty as to which type of waste authorisation may required  – i.e. waste licence, waste facility permit, certificate of registration or none of these. Clarification can be sought from the Environmental Protection Agency to determine the question for you in advance...

Congratulations to Sorcha Taylor, based in ECOS Limerick office, who has been selected to become a Climate Ambassador, one of Irelands first and the first for Limerick and the Mid-West Region.

Resource Efficiency offers a clear win-win scenario by achieving real savings through reducing wastage.  ECOS provide technical support to the Resource Exchange, which facilitates recovery/reuse of wastes/resources – #circulareconomy The Europe 2020 strategy highlights the fact that resource efficiency is crucial to securing growth and jobs for Europe. Ireland’s National Waste Prevention Programme has successfully...

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is the measurement of the anticipated effects of a proposed project or development on the environment. The purpose of the EIA process is to ensure that: All projects that are likely to have a significant impact on the environment are assessed. People are fully aware of the likely effects of the...

The National Waste Collections Permits Office (NWCPO) is responsible of the co-ordination of the annual waste collection permit returns process, managing the annual return portal and providing guidance to waste collection permit holders on the submission of their return. Waste Collection permit holders should be aware that the local authority waste enforcement section and/or regional waste...

A waste collection permit is required where a person wishes to collect waste for the purposes of reward or profit.  In accordance with Section 24(1) of the Waste Management ( Collection Permit) Regulations 2007 & 2008, a waste collection permit is valid for 5 years from the day it was granted.  Process for applying for...

Team: A group of people with a full set of complementary skills required to complete a task, job, or project. Team members Operate with a high degree of interdependence Share authority and responsibility for self-management, Are accountable for the collective performance Work toward a common goal and shared rewards(s). A team becomes more than just...

I graduated from LIT with a Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree in Environmental and Natural Resource Management & I am currently working as an Environmental Scientist for ECOS Environmental Consultants in Limerick. In the course of my job with ECOS.  I have gained experience across many different business sectors and a broad range of projects...

Recycling: How are the we doing when it comes to recycling? Most of us are doing it to some extent but some of us are unsure if we are doing it correctly. Thankfully as a nation we are switched on to the importance of recycling and the role that we play as individuals.  However, even...

JOB SUMMARY We are seeking a suitably qualified 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. Roles / Responsibilities: Responsibilities will include:...