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Now in its fifth year, the National Renewable Energy Summit is Irelandï¿½s best-established event for the business of renewable energy.

Organised by iQuest, 6th National Water Summit will take place on Wednesday, November 28th 2012 at the Croke Park Conference Centre, Dublin.

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.

As our planet gets more urban, our cities need to get smarter!

For effective regulation of air emissions from IPPC and Waste Licensed sites, monitoring data submitted by licensees must be reliable.

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.

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.

Putting the cash, cars and charging points in place to make EVs the smart choice of Irish motorists.

Organised by iQuest, the 5th National Water Summit will take place on Thursday, 1st December 2011 at the Croke Park Conference Centre, Dublin.

The Sustainable Energy Authority of Irelandï¿½s (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.

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.

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.

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.

It is over five years since Environmental Efficiency published the first edition of the Good Bunding Guidelines.

In these times of major uncertainty, one decision has been made - domestic water charges will be introduced. .

The Smart City can enhance the lives of citizens, encourage business to invest and create a sustainable urban environment.

Now in its fourth year, the National Renewable Energy Summit is Irelandï¿½s best-established event for the business of renewable energy.

The 8th National Waste Summit 2010 - TIME FOR A DECISION ON WASTE - will take place on 24th November 2010 at The Convention Centre, Dublin

Organised by iQuest, the 4th National Water Summit will take place on Thursday, 25th November 2010 at the Croke Park Conference Centre, Dublin.

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..

Organised by iQuest, the Inaugural Smart Grid Summit will take place on Thursday, 7th October 2010 at the Croke Park Conference Centre, Dublin.

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.

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.

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.

Soaring energy prices have put the focus on Green ITï¿½s ability to deliver reductions in energy costs.

Thereï¿½s a lot happening in todayï¿½s energy market. The renewable and green energy sector is fast becoming the ï¿½hotï¿½ area for investment. Recently we received news that the European Investment Bank is to lend up to ï¿½500m 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.

The waste management industry in Ireland is worth over ï¿½560 million a year and is considered by a recent Forfï¿½s report to have a high growth potential.

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.

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.

Presented jointly by Sustainable Energy Ireland, COFORD and Teagasc, the Bioenergy 2009 ï¿½ Banking on Biomass Conference takes place on Wednesday 17 June 2009, at the Lyrath Estate Hotel,Kilkenny.

A recent Forfï¿½s study estimated the Irish market to be worth ï¿½2.8 billion, with an additional ï¿½624 million (ï¿½698 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.

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.

In order to avoid massive fines from the EU, Ireland must meet itï¿½s commitment to landfill significantly less waste - starting in 2010. With the deadline looming, the country has a major challenge on it hands.

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.

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.

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.

The Sustainable Energy Awards are intended to encourage, recognise and reward excellence in energy management in the industrial, commercial and public sectors.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

The NSAI Training Centre - in partnership with IT Sligo - is offering a Higher Certificate in Science in Environmental Management by distance learning.

Presented by COFORD, Sustainable Energy Ireland (SEI) and Teagasc, Bioenergy 2007 will take place at Teagasc Oak Park, Carlow on Thursday 30 August.

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 ï¿½4.7 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.

All businesses are concerned about the costs of energy and are constantly seeking ways to enhance competitiveness and improve their environmental performance.

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?

Independent report recommends new approaches to waste management

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.

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.

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.

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.

Structured training in the background, use and limitations of 'Sim' software - User Training Courses Ireland 2007

Johnstown Recycling have announced the opening of their new Organic Composting Facility at Slanemore just outside Mullingar.

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).

"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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Maximising the positive and minimising the negative impact of business development on sustainable development

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.

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.

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.

An exciting new CPD accredited training course has been developed by Enviros Consulting - with support from Fï¿½S - for personnel at all levels who have a role in the waste decision-making process.

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.

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'.

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.

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.

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%.

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.

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.