The 5th National Renewable Energy Summit 2013
Energy
 
Now in its fifth year, the National Renewable Energy Summit is Ireland’s best-established event for the business of renewable energy.
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  The 6th National Water Summit
Water
 
Organised by iQuest, 6th National Water Summit will take place on Wednesday, November 28th 2012 at the Croke Park Conference Centre, Dublin.
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  New Noise Monitoring Requirements
Noise Monitoring
 
The EPA recently published new noise monitoring guidance, termed NG4. On the face of it, this is only of interest to holders of IPPC and Waste Licenses. However, many local authorities when requesting noise monitoring, or setting limits, will often refer to EPA guidelines and, therefore, this new publication should be of interest to all organisations, including local authorities, where noise is an issue.
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  The 2nd National Smart Cities Summit
Sustainability
 
As our planet gets more urban, our cities need to get smarter!
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  Fully Accredited ISO 17025 Air Monitoring Service
Air Monitoring
 
For effective regulation of air emissions from IPPC and Waste Licensed sites, monitoring data submitted by licensees must be reliable.
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  The 2012 National Smart Electricity Conference
Energy
 
Following the success of the inaugural 2010 National Smart Grid Summit, iQuest, in association with ESB Networks, is delighted to present the 2012 National Smart Electricity Conference.
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  ISO 14001 accreditation
ISO 14001
 
ISO 14001 is the de facto global standard for Environmental Management Systems. Being accredited to this standard means that an organisation is committed to reducing its environmental impact and has been independently certified as so doing.
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  N.E.V.S - The National Electric Vehicles Summit
Transport
 
Putting the cash, cars and charging points in place to make EVs the smart choice of Irish motorists.
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  The 5th National Water Summit
Water
 
Organised by iQuest, the 5th National Water Summit will take place on Thursday, 1st December 2011 at the Croke Park Conference Centre, Dublin.
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  See the Light 2011 - Ireland’s Built Environment Reaching for Zero
Energy
 
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland’s (SEAI) Renewable Energy Information Office, in association with the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI), is hosting the 9th See the Light Conference on Thursday 13th October 2011 at the Memorial Hall, UCD School of Architecture, Richview, UCD, Dublin.
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  Energy Users Seminar
Energy
 
Energy Ireland, in association with the Irish Institute of Purchasing and Materials Management (IIPMM) is running a one-day seminar examining key aspects of the Irish energy market and, in particular, how market developments impact on the large energy user sector.
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  Getting real value from an energy audit
Energy Audits
 
It is now widely accepted that the majority of industrial and commercial sector organisations can make significant and worthwhile savings in energy consumption by implementing energy efficient practices.
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  Bioenergy 2011 Wood Energy Securing Ireland’s Energy Future
Energy
 
Presented jointly by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland, COFORD and Teagasc, Bioenergy 2011 will take place at Johnstown Castle, Wexford on Thursday 16 June 2011.
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  Revised Bunding Guidelines
Bund Guidelines
 
It is over five years since Environmental Efficiency published the first edition of the Good Bunding Guidelines.
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  The Inaugural Water Metering Summit
Water
 
In these times of major uncertainty, one decision has been made - domestic water charges will be introduced. .
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  The Inaugural Smart Cities Summit
Sustainability
 
The Smart City can enhance the lives of citizens, encourage business to invest and create a sustainable urban environment.
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  The 4th National Renewable Energy Summit 2011
Energy
 
Now in its fourth year, the National Renewable Energy Summit is Ireland’s best-established event for the business of renewable energy.
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  The 8th National Waste Summit 2010
Waste
 
The 8th National Waste Summit 2010 - TIME FOR A DECISION ON WASTE - will take place on 24th November 2010 at The Convention Centre, Dublin
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  The 4th National Water Summit
Water
 
Organised by iQuest, the 4th National Water Summit will take place on Thursday, 25th November 2010 at the Croke Park Conference Centre, Dublin.
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  See the Light 2010 - Building a Carbon Free Future
Energy
 
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland's (SEAI) Renewable Energy Information Office - in association with the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI) - is hosting the eighth See the Light conference on Thursday 9th September, at Croke Park, Dublin..
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  The Inaugural SMART GRID SUMMIT
Energy
 
Organised by iQuest, the Inaugural Smart Grid Summit will take place on Thursday, 7th October 2010 at the Croke Park Conference Centre, Dublin.
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  Air Monitoring
Air Monitoring
 
Following an extensive review of the demand for air monitoring in Ireland, Environmental Efficiency can now offer to undertake all air monitoring required by IPPC and Waste Licence operators.
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  Bioenergy 2010 - warming to wood energy
Energy
 
Presented jointly by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland, COFORD and Teagasc, Bioenergy 2010 will place on Thursday, 17 June 2010, at the Carlton Hotel, Tralee.
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  The Inaugural National Emergency Management Summit
Risk Management
 
A two-day hybrid conference incorporating indepth strategies for planning, response and recovery in any emergency situation - with a special, separately bookable focus day on flood risk management.
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  The Inaugural GREEN IT SUMMIT
Sustainability
 
Soaring energy prices have put the focus on Green IT’s ability to deliver reductions in energy costs.
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  The 3rd National Renewable Energy Summit
Energy
 
There’s a lot happening in today’s energy market. The renewable and green energy sector is fast becoming the ‘hot’ area for investment. Recently we received news that the European Investment Bank is to lend up to €500m to Ireland to secure the country's green energy supplies. A new agreement in climate change negotiations should also provide impetus for further investment in low carbon and clean energy technologies.
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  The 7th National Waste Summit 2008
Waste
 
The waste management industry in Ireland is worth over €560 million a year and is considered by a recent Forfás report to have a high growth potential.
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  Generating energy from residual waste
Energy
 
Waste minimisation, re-use and an overall reduction in the amount sent to landfill continue to be the main drivers for the waste industry in Ireland.
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  The 3rd National Water Summit 2009
Water
 
2009 is an important year for European water policy. By the end of this year, the first River Basin Management Plans must be established by Member States, laying down specific measures to ensure that all EU waters reach good quality status by 2015.
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  Bioenergy 2009 - Banking on Biomass
Energy
 
Presented jointly by Sustainable Energy Ireland, COFORD and Teagasc, the Bioenergy 2009 – Banking on Biomass Conference takes place on Wednesday 17 June 2009, at the Lyrath Estate Hotel,Kilkenny.
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  The National Renewable Energy Summit 2009
Energy
 
A recent Forfás study estimated the Irish market to be worth €2.8 billion, with an additional £624 million (€698 million) market in Northern Ireland.
The question facing Ireland now - our government, business sector and public - is whether we wait for the technological innovations that will come from abroad, or whether we make those innovations ourselves and export them.
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  Repak Recycling Awards 2008
Recycling
 
The Repak Recycling Awards recognise the efforts and ingenuity of the Repak Industry Members, Local Authorities and Collectors in the area of packaging prevention, reuse and recycling.
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  The 6th National Waste Summit 2008
Waste
 
In order to avoid massive fines from the EU, Ireland must meet it’s commitment to landfill significantly less waste - starting in 2010. With the deadline looming, the country has a major challenge on it hands.
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  The 2nd National Water Summit 2008
Water
 
Water reform continues to dominate politics, business and industry. Building and developing our water strategy remains an extremely important challenge especially in terms of effective management, legislation, sustainability & supply, conservation and quality.
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  Resource, Recover, Rethink
Corporate
 
The environmental trade exhibitions - resource Irish Water Waste & Environment Show and recover Irish Recycling & Waste Management Show - formerly IWWE & IRWM, will see some exciting changes at the next event on 24-25 March 2009.
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  Bioenergy 2008 - A Growing Opportunity for Energy and the Environment
Energy
 
Presented by COFORD, Sustainable Energy Ireland (SEI) and Teagasc, Bioenergy 2008 Conference and Exhibition will take place at Teagasc Mellows Centre, Athenry, Co.Galway on Thursday & Friday 19th and 20th June 2008, respectively.
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  2007 Sustainable Energy Awards
Energy
 
The Sustainable Energy Awards are intended to encourage, recognise and reward excellence in energy management in the industrial, commercial and public sectors.
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  Repak Recycling Awards 2007
Recycling
 
Re-useable packaging, compostable, flexible food packaging, zero waste to landfill, fixed packaging reduction targets and geothermal heating systems are just some of the initiatives that were commended in this year's 6th Annual Repak Awards.
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  See the Light 2007 - Building for Ireland's Future Today
Energy
 
Organised by Sustainable Energy Ireland's Renewable Energy Information Office (SEI REIO) - in association with the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI) - See the Light 2007 - Building for Ireland's Future Today - will take place at The Ash Suite, Croke Park, Dublin on Wednesday 31 October, 2007.
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  The 5th National Waste Summit - A new era in Irish Waste Management?
Waste
 
With Green ministers controlling the environment agenda for the first time, is this the dawning of a new era in Irish environmental policy? Specifically, what influence will the Green agenda have on existing waste management policy?
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  Tara Support Services Limited - Graffiti & Surface Solutions
Waste
 
As an experienced cleaning contractor, Tara Support Services Limited supplies all-in-one surface solutions. The company's range of services has been developed through experience and includes the removal of graffiti, together with a comprehensive selection of preventative products and other surface solutions.
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  IEMA approved Advanced EMS Auditor Course - Five-Day Training Course
Env. Management
 
This 5-day Environmental Auditors Training Course has been designed specifically for members of in-house company environmental teams or management consultancies and certification bodies who wish to develop their skills and knowledge of the Environmental Management System Audit process.
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  Generating energy from residual waste
Energy
 
Ireland's recycling rate is now over 30% for municipal waste - but, as for many other high recycling countries, the critical question now is 'What is to be done with the residual waste?' - that fraction which is left after reduction, reuse and recycling.
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  Higher Certificate in Science in Environmental Management
Training
 
The NSAI Training Centre - in partnership with IT Sligo - is offering a Higher Certificate in Science in Environmental Management by distance learning.
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  Bioenergy 2007- Fuelling Ireland's Future
Energy
 
Presented by COFORD, Sustainable Energy Ireland (SEI) and Teagasc, Bioenergy 2007 will take place at Teagasc Oak Park, Carlow on Thursday 30 August.
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  The National Water Summit
Water
 
There are huge developments in motion for one of Ireland's most important natural resources. With the National Development Plan 2007-2013 including an unprecedented €4.7 billion investment in water - as well as significant private investment - there are major issues and challenges to be addressed regarding the necessary infrastructure, treatment and planning for future capital projects.
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  Energy Services for Business
Energy
 
All businesses are concerned about the costs of energy and are constantly seeking ways to enhance competitiveness and improve their environmental performance.
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  Carbon trading simply explained
Emissions
 
How does carbon trading work? Does it really help tackle climate change? Is it all just smoke and mirrors? Is the Kyoto Protocol doing any good?
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  WASTE POLICY, PLANNING AND REGULATION IN IRELAND
Waste
 
Independent report recommends new approaches to waste management
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  THE ALTERNATIVE, SUSTAINABLE & RENEWABLE ENERGY SUMMIT 2007
Energy
 
2007 is likely to become a boom year for alternative energy. The rising popularity of alternative energy technologies will attract venture capital funding, legislative incentives and support - and growing investment from the business sector.
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  Spring Clean your Office
Recycling
 
As part of the National Spring Clean month, during the month of April 2007, Electronic Recycling is offering a 20% discount for recycling that old junk.
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  Law and the Environment 2007 - 5th Annual Conference for Environmental Professionals
Legislation
 
Aimed at a wide range of environmental professions, this conference will explore a broad selection of topics and will involve presentations by leading experts in the field of environmental law from Ireland and beyond.
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  Beat the Graffiti Tagger - GUM BUSTERS scores a first at IWWE
Waste
 
GUM BUSTERS - long-time specialists in the removal of chewing gum and graffiti - once again score a nationwide first with the launch of their latest offensive against the Graffiti Tagger - The Graffiti Buster Kit.
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  Golder Associates - User Training Courses Ireland 2007
Waste
 
Structured training in the background, use and limitations of 'Sim' software - User Training Courses Ireland 2007
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  IEMA approved Advanced EMS Auditor Course - Five-Day Training Course
Env. Management
 
This 5-day Environmental Auditors Training Course has been designed specifically for members of in-house company environmental teams or management consultancies and certification bodies who wish to develop their skills and knowledge of the Environmental Management System Audit process.
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  Johnstown Recycling Ltd - New Organic Composting Facility
Recycling
 
Johnstown Recycling have announced the opening of their new Organic Composting Facility at Slanemore just outside Mullingar.
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  2nd National Infrastructure Summit
Infrastructure
 
Ireland's rapid economic growth continues, while the infrastructure log jam is starting to cause real problems for business. Unless the problem is addressed, it could threaten future economic growth.
To sustain our economic competitiveness and population growth, it is estimated that, between now and 2020, a massive €140 billion public sector investment is needed. In addition, the investment in Northern Ireland is projected to be €24 billion (up to 2015).
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  Budget 2007
Sustainability
 
"The comprehensive package of environmental measures contained in the Budget demonstrated that the environment is now at the centre of Government economic policy" - Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Dick Roche, T.D.
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  2006 Sustainable Energy Awards
Energy
 
The Sustainable Energy Awards, now an All-Island initiative, are organised by SEI and sponsored by ESB Customer Supply. The awards aim to recognise excellence in energy management.
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  Health and Safety Legislation - One-Day Training Course
Health & Safety
 
Irrespective of whether a company is involved in manufacture or is a service organisation, it has a statutory obligation - under the Safety Health and Welfare at Work Act, 2005 - to operate in a manner which safeguards the health and safety of its workforce.
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  Environmental Legislation - One-Day Training Course
Training
 
NSAI offers public courses to help individuals gain the skills that they require to operate management systems effectively. The range of courses offered reflects the wide range of certification services offered by NSAI.
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  IPPC licence application - how to avoid the costs
Legislation
 
As a result of changes in the IPPC Directive, more and more companies are required to have an IPPC licence. Where a licence is required, there are significant time and cost factors involved - not only in making the application, but also with ongoing compliance costs.
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  Greening the Personal Computer
Sustainability
 
The importance of developing a Green Computer can best be understood in relation to the impact of the IT industry on the environment and society.
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  The Fourth National Waste Summit - Implementing Ireland's waste management plans
Waste
 
Now that the waste plans are in place - in accordance with national and European policy - it is time to implement them. The National Waste Summit 2006 will examine the key issues and challenges to be faced in delivering Ireland's much needed waste management infrastructure and services.
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  Environmental Training
Training
 
The Environment has become an important factor in the overall business strategy of companies in Ireland, as environmental issues become increasingly complex. Traditional ways of addressing environmental issues - in a reactive ad-hoc manner - are proving to be highly unsatisfactory. The need for qualified people with environmental training has grown as a result of the requirement to implement an ever-increasing amount of environmental legislation.
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  NSAI Annual Conference 2006 - ENVIRONMENT IRELAND
Sustainability
 
Maximising the positive and minimising the negative impact of business development on sustainable development
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  IBEC NATIONAL CONFERENCE - The Future of WEEE Management in Ireland
Recycling
 
The WEEE Directive, which came into force in Ireland on the 13th of August 2005, was an extremely significant piece of legislation for producers and retailers of electrical and electronic equipment. The experience gained since August '05 makes this Conference both timely and necessary.
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  Millennium Park - Materials Recovery Facility (MRF)
Recycling
 
Greenstar's Millennium Park Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) is one of the largest automated recycling facilities in Ireland and the UK and was officially opened on Monday, October 16th by the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Mr. Dick Roche, TD.
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  Repak Recycling Awards 2006
Recycling
 
Echoing the philosophy of Reduce, Reuse and Recycle, 11 Awards were presented by the Minister of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Mr. Dick Roche TD - to schools, companies and local authorities at the 2006 Repak Recycling Awards in the Four Seasons Hotel in Dublin.
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  New Technologies Training Programme
Waste
 
An exciting new CPD accredited training course has been developed by Enviros Consulting - with support from FÁS - for personnel at all levels who have a role in the waste decision-making process.
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  Repak calls on householders to break Recycling Week record
Recycling
 
Repak is calling on householders to break the Repak Recycling Week record by helping to recycle over 15,000 tonnes of used packaging in the weeks surrounding this year's campaign, which takes place from the 2nd October to the 8th October.
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  TechRec wants your WEEE!
Recycling
 
TechRec, the only WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) processing facility in Ireland, is opening its doors in 51 Park West, Dublin 12 to the general public, on Saturday 7th October, 2006 from 10am to 4pm - as part of National Recycling Week. The aim of the day is to encourage Irish consumers to become more recycling conscious and do their part in the 'race against waste'.
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  National Energy Efficiency "Power of One" Campaign
Energy
 
Noel Dempsey T.D., the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources has launched the Power of One campaign - a two-year national campaign to address the issue of energy efficiency in Ireland. The nationwide campaign is designed to highlight what each of us - as individuals - can do to reduce wasteful energy consumption.
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  Ireland's largest WEEE recycling facility opens in Dublin
Recycling
 
Cedar Resource Management, Ireland's leading recycler of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), has launched its WEEE recycling facility in Dublin. The Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Dick Roche TD officially opened the facility in the Greenogue Business Park, Rathcoole.
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  ESAI Environ 2007 colloquium
Sustainability
 
The ESAI Environ 2007 Colloquium will take place at the Institute of Technology Carlow from 26th - 28th January 2007.
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  Greening IT - Beyond Recycling..
IT Sustainability
 
The development of a Green Computer - one that contains no toxic waste, is relatively easy to reuse or recycle - is a persistent dream for environmentally aware IT developers.
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  Adoption of sustainable building practices as energy costs continue to grow
Energy
 
SEE THE LIGHT 2006 - organised by Sustainable Energy Ireland's Renewable Energy Information Office (SEI REIO), in association with the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI) - will take place at the Cavan Crystal Hotel, Cavan on 28-29 September 2006.
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  National Environmental Conference & Exhibition for the Hospitality & Tourism Industry
Sustainability
 
The National Environmental Conference & Exhibition for the Hospitality & Tourism Industry is the first environmental conference specifically aimed at the Hospitality & Tourism Industry in Ireland. The event is taking place on Tuesday 5th September, 2006 in Killashee House Hotel. The Conference will be officially opened by Minister Dick Roche T.D. and will be Chaired by Noel Duffy from Clean Technology Centre in Cork.
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  Foundation Course in Environmental Management
Env. Management
 
The aim of this certified programme is to provide new and experienced managers - with responsibility for environmental matters - with the necessary information and skills to ensure optimum environmental performance and resource management. The course numbers are limited to 18 participants
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  'Free Trade' - the market for Reuse
Recycling
 
The Lord Mayor of Dublin, Councillor Vincent Jackson, has launched "Free Trade" - an innovative new online service that helps Dublin householders obtain and pass-on goods for free - such as furniture, stereos, baby products, garden items, books, clothes and lots more.
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  Environment & Recycling Shows will run annually from 2007 at the RDS, Dublin
Sustainability
 
For the first time - due to high demand - the Irish Water, Waste & Environment (IWWE) and the Irish Recycling & Waste Management (IRWM) exhibitions will run annually from 2007 at the RDS, Dublin. The dates for the next shows are 7 - 8 March 2007.
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  Environment Ireland 2006
Sustainability
 
Environment Ireland is Ireland's largest annual conference on environmental policy and management. With the success of last year's inaugural event, this year the conference and exhibition have been moved to the larger Burlington Hotel venue.
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  Ireland's National Allocation Plan 2008 - 2012
Emissions
 
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) submitted Ireland's second National Allocation Plan to the European Commission in Brussels as required under the Emissions Trading Directive on 13 July 2006.
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  Local Authority Prevention Demonstration (LAPD) Programme
Waste
 
A national initiative to promote waste prevention through local authorities has been launched by Mr Dick Roche, T.D., Minister for the Environment, Heritage & Local Government. The Local Authority Prevention Demonstration (LAPD) Programme will not only prevent waste being generated in participating businesses and sectors, its findings will provide a template for other waste prevention projects nationwide.
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  Indaver invest €4 million in 'Waste to Energy' Facility
Recycling
 
Indaver Ireland has invested over €4 million in a new solvent blending facility that will allow hazardous waste to be treated, recycled and converted into a fuel. The new facility is located at Indaver's existing EPA licensed hazardous waste transfer station.
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  Energy from Waste in Ireland
Energy
 
A top level conference - with speakers from Ireland covering policy, strategy, planning and financing for energy recovery within an integrated waste management future - is to be held on Tuesday, 19 September 2006 at the SAS Radisson Hotel, Dublin. The Chairman of the conference will be PJ Rudden, Director, RPS Consulting Engineers and the Keynote Address will be given by Mr Dick Roche, T.D., Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government.
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  2005 Repak Results
Recycling
 
Repak, the industry funded recycling scheme, has revealed initial packaging recycling figures for 2005 - showing how industry met and exceeded the 2005 EU used packaging recycling target (50%) by an impressive 14% (64%).
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  EPA launches 24 hour phone service - reporting of illegal dumping encouraged
Waste
 
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has unveiled details of a confidential telephone service designed to encourage reporting of illegal dumping of waste or of abandoned illegal dumps.
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  Emission Trading Scheme (EU ETS)
Emissions
 
The European Commission has released (15 May 2006) the 2005 carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions data and compliance status of more than 9,400 installations covered by the EU Emissions Trading Scheme.
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  The inaugural National Infrastructure Summit 2006
Infrastructure
 
The critical need for development and investment in Ireland's infrastructure is well documented. Decades of under-investment in the country's national infrastructure is affecting us all. Sustained strategic investment is needed to correct our infrastructure deficit and maintain our competitiveness as a world-class economy.
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  Sustainable Energy Awards 06
Energy
 
The annual Sustainable Energy Awards are intended to encourage, recognise and reward excellence in energy management, performance and design in the industrial, commercial and public sectors in Ireland.
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  Composting Innovation - from Sewage Works to Composting Plant
Recycling
 
The rate of adoption of composting - especially of kerbside collected green waste - has been accelerating over the past few years, but finding suitable sites can be a limiting factor. The site chosen for this Enviros designed project - and the extent to which existing infrastructure has been modified and re-used -makes this project a remarkable example of sustainable re-use on a large scale.
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  The Kyoto Protocol - One year on
Climate change
 
The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) - and its Kyoto Protocol - provide the international framework for combating climate change.
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  National Environmental Conference to be hosted at Environmental & Recycling Shows
Sustainability
 
Faversham House Group, organisers of Irish Water Waste & Environment (IWWE) and the Irish Recycling & Waste Management (IRWM) shows (8-9 March 2006, RDS Dublin), has announced that its shows will partner with the annual Forum for environmental professionals - organised by the Dundalk Chamber of Commerce.
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  Waste Technologies - Composting
Recycling
 
Improving our waste management system is a key challenge that is currently engaging Ireland's citizens and government. A primary goal in accordance with the EU Landfill Directive is to reduce our dependence on landfill in favour of more environmentally sound alternatives.
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  New noise regulations to impact on the waste management sector
Noise
 
A new regulation entitled "Safety, Health & Welfare at Work (Control of Noise at Work)(Protection of Workers) Regulations to be introduced by February 15th 2006, will have a significant impact on the waste management sector in Ireland.
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  Sustainable Energy Awards 2005
Energy
 
Organised by SEI and sponsored by ESB Customer Supply, the Sustainable Energy Awards encourage, recognise and reward excellence in energy management in the industrial, commercial and public sectors.
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  Lessons from integrated Waste Management in Europe - Case Study for Ireland
Waste
 

PJ Rudden, Business Development Director for RPS Group Ireland, gave the Keynote Address at The Annual Conference of the Waste Management Association of Australia.

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  IBEC Environment Awards 2005
Sustainability
 
Society today expects high environmental performance from all sectors of Irish business. Irish industry continues to meet the challenge of continuous environmental improvement in the face of increasing competition in all industrial sectors - e.g. engineering and electronics; food and drink; pharmaceutical and chemical and textiles.
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  Repak Recycling Awards 2005
Recycling
 
Echoing the philosophy of Reduce, Reuse and Recycle, 12 Awards were presented by the Minister of the Environment, Mr. Dick Roche TD - to individuals, companies and local authorities at this year's Repak Recycling Awards in the Four Seasons Hotel in Dublin.
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  The 3rd national Waste Summit
Waste
 
The 3rd National Waste Summit - taking place again in the Croke Park Convention Centre, on October 25th and 26th 2005 - is aiming to answer the questions on how to put waste plans into action and ensure a clean future for Ireland.
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  Bund survey reveals many bunds in poor state
IPC
 
The EPA requires IPC licence holders to have their bunds tested at regular intervals. A recent survey of these bund test results suggests that the nation's bunds are in a poor state and that a large proportion of bunds fail the required water retention test.
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  FÁS - Environmental Training
Training
 
FÁS provides a range of Environmental Training Programmes.
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  REACH debate coming to a head
Chemicals
 
After two years of heated discussion and controversy, MEPs and lobbyists are gearing up for a decisive clash as the draft REACH bill goes to the EU Parliament in a first reading vote
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  Nitrates Directive
Water
 
The Nitrates Directive (91/676/EEC) - Council Directive of 12 December 1991 concerning the protection of waters against pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural sources - was adopted in 1991 and has the objective of reducing water pollution caused or induced by nitrates from agricultural sources and preventing further such pollution, with the primary emphasis being on the management of livestock manures and other fertilisers.
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  Service Indicators in Local Authorities 2004
Infrastructure
 
The Report - DELIVERING VALUE FOR PEOPLE - SERVICE INDICATORS IN LOCAL AUTHORITIES - was launched in January 2004, by the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government.
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  IRCHEM 2005 sponsored by FedEx set to attract over 2,000 visitors
Exhibitions
 
IRCHEM - Ireland's only Exhibition for the largest, most successful and fastest growing industrial sector - moves to Dublin for this year's event.
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  Questions & Answers on EU Policies on Electric and Electronic Waste
WEEE
 

Electrical and electronic waste is waste from a huge spectrum of products. They include small and large household appliances, IT and telecommunications equipment, lighting equipment, and consumer goods - such as radios, TV sets, video cameras and hi-fi systems.
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  WEEE & RoHS Directives
WEEE
 

The WEEE Directive requires producers to be responsible for the financing of the collection, treatment, recovery and environmentally sound disposal of WEEE from 13 August 2005.
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  Environmental policy integration in Europe - the role of administrations
Sustainability
 
Environmental policy integration (EPI) means including environmental considerations into other policies - with a view to achieving sustainable development. While political commitment to this has received much attention, there has been less focus on support for EPI from administrations.
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  2004 Repak Results
Recycling
 

Repak, the industry funded recycling scheme, has revealed initial packaging recycling figures for 2004.
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  Europe can reach a low emissions future
Emissions
 

The European Environment Agency in Copenhagen has identified pathways to achieve Europe's contribution to a global climate change target.
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  Increased power production drives EU greenhouse gas emissions up in 2003
Emissions
 
Emissions of climate-changing greenhouse gases from the European Union have increased in 2003, after having fallen in 2002. Emissions in the 15 old member states (EU-15) increased by 53 million tonnes (1.3%) between 2002 and 2003.Total EU-25 emissions increased by 1.5%.
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  Water Quality in Ireland 2001-2003
Water
 
The EPA report (Water Quality in Ireland) presents a review of water quality in the State in the years 2001-2003, based on measurements made in the period at some 3000 locations on 13,200 km of river and stream channel, on 492 lakes and 25 estuarine and coastal water areas and at some 300 groundwater sampling locations.
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  Wind Energy - Why aren’t we taking advantage?
Energy
 
At the end of 2004, Ireland had 339 MW installed wind power, including 25 MW offshore at Arklow Bank. With a total Irish electricity capacity approaching 6,000 MW for the same period, this means that wind is supplying approximately 5.5 % of overall generating capacity.
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