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. It is important for permit...

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:...

Thank you to those who applied for the Part-time Administration and Marketing role as recently advertised. We have received a large number of applications for the role.  All applicants who have not been selected for interview have been contacted. We are accepting no further applications for the role at this stage.

ECOS is seeking applications for a part time administration & marketing role to implement marketing campaigns and maintain our social media presence, assist with customer management and other day to day operational requirements of the business. The successful applicant will be computer literate, have good oral/ written communication skills  and have a strong knowledge of marketing &...

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,...

Have you ever sat through a presentation or read a report where it was obvious that it was not prepared with you in mind. Any such presentation or report is destined to fail in the delivery of its message. In our experience it is essential that the presentation engages all stakeholders such that they understand the...