Ecocem Ireland Opens Next Generation Cement Plant in Dublin

Ecocem Ireland, the specialist producer of GGBS (Ground Granulated Blastfurnace Slag) cements, has officially opened its new facility at Dublin Port and announced plans to create 61 jobs as part of a new three year, €19 million investment programme. The new plant will be used to bag Ecocem’s eco-friendly cement, which among other things reduces … Read more

Invasive Alien Species a Growing Problem For Environment and Health

Invasive alien species pose greater risks than previously thought for biodiversity, human health and economies, according to two new reports from the European Environment Agency (EEA). An alien or non-native species is an organism which humans have introduced –intentionally or accidentally -outside its previous range. It is deemed ‘invasive’ if it has negative effects on … Read more

How Green is Green? ISO Standards Can Help!

A new ISO brochure will help both manufacturers and consumer representatives understand how a simple set of rules and guidelines provided by ISO standards can ensure that environmental claims made on products or labels can be trusted. The free brochure, ‘Environmental labels and declarations – How ISO standards can help’, gives a concise and clear … Read more

EPA Climate Change Lecture: A time for Giant Steps – The Scientific Perspective

The EPA climate change lecture series continues on Wednesday, February 27th with a lecture entitled Giant Steps – the Scientific Perspective. This lecture will be delivered by Rik Leemans, chief scientist of the Earth Systems Sciences Partnership and Professor at Wageningen University. This lecture is the first in a series of “Giant Steps” lectures to coincide … Read more

EPA’s Review of 2012

“A clean, healthy and well protected environment is a vital asset in its own right and also lies at the heart of economic recovery,” says Laura Burke, EPA Director General, at the release of the EPA’s review of 2012. The Statement, A Year in Review, sets out progress made in 2012 in the following priority … Read more

EPA Publishes Inspection Plan for Domestic Waste Water Systems

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has published the National Inspection Plan for Domestic Waste Water Treatment Systems 2013. The Plan outlines how septic tanks and waste water treatment systems will be inspected in coming years, while making people aware of the risks to their health and to the environment if treatment systems are not working … Read more

An Taisce Launches New Illustrated Booklet on Invasive Species in Ireland

An Taisce, The National Trust for Ireland, has published the latest educational booklet in their highly successful Nature’s Way series. Entitled ‘Nature’s Way – Invasive Species’, the 16 page booklet deals with the threat of invasive species and addresses some of the challenges associated with them. The booklet is charming and accessible, with vibrant illustrations … Read more