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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 €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.

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 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.