I graduated from LIT with a Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree in Environmental and Natural Resource Management & I am currently working as an Environmental Scientist for ECOS Environmental Consultants in Limerick. In the course of my job with ECOS.  I have gained experience across many different business sectors and a broad range of projects...

If your business produces a waste you have an obligation to dispose of it in a legal manner. There are two keys things all businesses need to be aware of.  Waste is your responsibility until it reaches its final destination.  When it leaves your site it must be transported by a suitably licensed waste collection company. Not...

Recycling: How are the we doing when it comes to recycling? Most of us are doing it to some extent but some of us are unsure if we are doing it correctly. Thankfully as a nation we are switched on to the importance of recycling and the role that we play as individuals.  However, even...

JOB SUMMARY We are seeking a suitably qualified environmental scientist with 2 – 5 years proven experience in the areas of environmental management and licences. The successful candidate will work on projects relating to water, waste and wastewater in the areas of environmental management, licence application, review and compliance. Roles / Responsibilities: Responsibilities will include:...

A waste collection permit is required where a person wishes to collect waste for the purposes of reward or profit.   Existing permit holders should take note of the expiry date of your waste collection permit. A waste collection permit is valid for 5 years from the grant date. In accordance with Section 24(1) of the...

The production of concrete and of concrete structures consumes large amounts of resources, such as water, energy, cement and steel and emit large amounts of CO2 in their production processes. ISO 13315-1:2012, Environmental management for concrete and concrete structures – Part 1: General Principles, aims to provide the basic rules on environmental management for concrete...

Thank you to those who applied for the Part-time Administration and Marketing role as recently advertised. We have received a large number of applications for the role.  All applicants who have not been selected for interview have been contacted. We are accepting no further applications for the role at this stage.

The EU has proposed higher recycling targets in a bid to transform Europe’s economy into one where nothing is wasted, supporting sustainable growth and a zero-waste economy. Under the new targets, European countries will: Ban the burying of recyclable waste in landfill after 2025 Recycle 70% of municipal waste (everyday rubbish) and 80% of packaging...

ECOS is seeking applications for a part time administration & marketing role to implement marketing campaigns and maintain our social media presence, assist with customer management and other day to day operational requirements of the business. The successful applicant will be computer literate, have good oral/ written communication skills  and have a strong knowledge of marketing &...

The circular economy, industrial symbiosis, resource exchange and sustainable supply chain management all are slightly different takes on the same theme. As a core value, the circular economy aims to keep products, components and materials at their highest utility and value at all times, distinguishing between technical and biological cycles. As with all things, jargon,...