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.
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.
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.
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.
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..
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.
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.
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.
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 – Banking
on Biomass Conference takes place on Wednesday 17 June
2009, at the Lyrath Estate Hotel,Kilkenny.
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.
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 it’s 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.
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.
All
businesses are concerned about the costs of energy and are
constantly seeking ways to enhance competitiveness and improve
their environmental performance.
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.
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
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.
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.
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 FÁS - 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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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%).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
- and its Kyoto Protocol - provide the international framework
for combating climate change.
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.
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.
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.
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.
PJ Rudden, Business Development Director for RPS Group
Ireland, gave the Keynote Address at The Annual Conference
of the Waste Management Association of Australia.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
