Concerns for sustainable urban development include: Increases in water consumption The urban heat island (UHI) effect, whereby building materials in cities, such as concrete and asphalt, retain heat and create local warming. A study in the United States has suggested that: Urban sprawl resulted in an increase in evaporation and therefore external water consumption.  As water evaporation...

ECOS helps all types of businesses by providing expert environmental knowledge, advice and solutions. We can help you to address your requirements in a sustainable manner, both economically and environmentally. We comprise a team of experienced professionals with proven experience and skills in the environmental services sector. We understand your environmental requirements. We work with you to develop proactive solutions using our extensive...

The global water footprint standard is contained in the Water Footprint Assessment Manual which can be downloaded for free. The book offers a complete and up-to-date overview of the global standard on water footprint assessment as developed by the Water Footprint Network.  It: Provides a comprehensive set of methods for water footprint assessment Shows how...

Have you ever had issues relating to water or wastewater? (I bet you have) ECOS provides expert environmental knowledge, advice and solutions to all types of businesses. We can help you to address your requirements in an economically and environmentally sustainable manner. For more information please contact us at 061 633644/info@ecos.ie or visit our website...

It costs money coming in, it costs money going out. ECOS helps all types of businesses to address your environmental requirements in a sustainable manner, both economically and environmentally. Water & Wastewater Quality, Control & Treatment Environmental Compliance & Liability Discharge Licence Application & Review Sustainability: Environmental & Economic Environmental Investigation & Assessment Technology, Product &...

Pollution prevention as a term has become less used recently, supplanted by sustainability.  However, the fundamental idea of preventing pollution rather than trying to address problems caused by pollution is essential for efficient, economically viable development, ie Sustainable Development. It  makes sense, both economically and environmentally, to. Reduce the input of materials and energy Minimize the...

Environmental Sustainability relates to activities and developments which address current needs without compromising the ability  to meet future requirements. We apply our specialist knowledge to support clients with a range of activities including: Product and Process Appraisal Training & Reports Independent Unbiased Information  Performance Audits Technology and Operations Review Cost Effective Compliance ECOS utilizes our...