ronan ESB, Ireland’s foremost energy company, recently engaged Winder Power Ltd, a leading manufacturer of power and distribution transformers, to complete the refurbishment of 3 x 5MVA transformers, supporting their efforts to make responsible use of resources and demonstrate environmental sustainability, by refurbishing the units instead of replacing them. As a leading Irish utility with an … Read more
October marks National Reuse Month, a waste prevention initiative to raise awareness about the economic and environmental benefits of reusing everyday items and materials that would otherwise go to waste. An Irish publicly funded initiative is providing a free ‘reuse’ service for businesses not just for October, but year round. SMILE (Saving Money through Industry … Read more
Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM), the Seafood Development Agency, is hosting the inaugural Awards to celebrate Ireland’s €1 billion Seafood Sector. The awards will recognise excellence across the Seafood Industry with entries received from the fishing, fish farming, seafood processing and retail sectors. The panel of ten, experienced judges will be looking for those who excel … Read more
This year’s edition of the European Week for Waste Reduction (EWWR) takes place from 19-27 November 2016, so now is the time to start preparing your waste reduction activity. The EWWR consists of multiple activities taking place all around Europe that promote awareness about sustainable resource and waste management. This year’s edition is particularly focused … Read more
The finalists have been announced for this year’s Sustainable Energy Awards which encourage and reward excellence in energy management. The Awards, organised by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) and sponsored by Enprova, include nine categories: large and small business, community, public sector, innovation, research, leadership, buildings and design. This year, four entrants – … Read more
ESB is today launching Ireland’s first ever energy hackathon, The Big Energy Hack – bringing great minds together for over 48 hours to disrupt, invent and innovate, with the aim of developing solutions for a low carbon future. The Big Energy Hack will take place from 21st-23rd October 2016, in Dogpatch Labs, Customs House Quay, … Read more
The National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) is warning Irish businesses, particularly those who trade with Britain, that certification to international standards will be crucial and “an absolute must” when Britain leaves the European Union. The most popular international business standards are Quality Management (ISO 9001) and Environmental Management (ISO 14001) with over 1.5 million … Read more
Energy entrepreneur Eddie O’Connor’s Mainstream Renewable Power has signed a deal with General Electric to build $1.5 billion (€1.3bn) of wind power plants in Vietnam. The Dublin-based company, which is currently seeking to raise at least €100 million of equity to help fund its development pipeline, said the projects would comprise both greenfield and partially … Read more
Bord Bia has launched a consumer research centre as part of its efforts to double exports by 2025. The organisation said the food, drink and horticulture industry would “for the first time” enjoy “unrestricted access” to the latest global trends, research, consumer insights and industry innovations. As the industry prepares to virtually double its exports … Read more
This data release provides information on composting and anaerobic digestion in Ireland in 2015 The EPA produces national statistics on waste generation and management to meet legislative reporting obligations and inform national policy development. This release reports information on Composting and Anaerobic Digestion (AD) in 2015 at commercial facilities that accept biodegradable waste generated in … Read more