The new LIFE Regulation has been published in the Official Journal of the European Union, the official record of EU legislation. The Regulation – which was published on 20 December 2013 – establishes the Environment and Climate Action sub-programmes of the LIFE Programme for the next funding period, 2014–2020. The budget for the period is...

The environmental impacts caused by the generation and treatment of waste are raising serious concerns. As waste generation also represents an inefficient use of valuable resources, prevention and better management of waste is one of the top priorities of the EU’s sustainable development strategy. Although the magnitude of the different waste streams varies across European...

This book offers a comprehensive snapshot of key environmental trends in OECD member countries since the early 1990s. It is organised by issues such as: climate change air pollution biodiversity and water resources waste water wastewater The report reveals big differences in environmental trends in different countries. It confirms that much more needs to be...

The EU Waste Framework Directive provides the legislative framework for the collection, transport, recovery and disposal of waste, and includes a common definition of waste. The directive requires all member states to take the necessary measures to ensure waste is recovered or disposed of without endangering human health or causing harm to the environment and includes permitting, registration...

Does anybody know of a business in the current economic climate which is not conscious of cost.  Many businesses are unaware of how significantly waste can impact on their bottom line. Whereas, all businesses should always strive to get the best possible contract from their suppliers, they should also be aware of legal liabilities which...

To all our blog followers  The problems relating to the follow button on our blog have been resolved. We apologize for any inconvenience caused. The ECOS blog is on our website and can be found at https://www.ecos.ie/news/ Thanks you for your interest and support over the past few years and we look forward to hearing from you on...

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...

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....

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...

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,...