Lean in Business centres on eliminating non-value-adding operations, equipment, and resources. The success appending to introducing Lean into a business is dependent on what an organisation puts into it in terms of commitment and planning. The evidential benefits of Lean are manifold, most notably: improved quality; improved visual management; increased efficiency; and an easier to … Read more

The Environmental Protection Agency recently reported a deterioration of water quality at hundreds of water bodies around the country between 2013 and 2015, though there were improvements at a similar number of other water bodies. Just 21 sites achieved the highest quality rating compared to over 500 sites in the late 1980s. Water pollution has many impacts … Read more

ISACA Ireland Chapter Conference 2017 is designed to provide information systems professionals with a pragmatic approach to industry relevant concepts, tools and best practices. The theme for this one-day conference is “Built on Basics, Running on Trust – Practical Assurance in a Connected World”. The conference will have streams running simultaneously throughout the day with … Read more

The Irish Waste Management Association and The Chartered Institution of Wastes Management are both delighted to be directly involved again in organising this year’s Irish Waste Management Conference in the magnificent Carton House Hotel in Co. Kildare, just 10 minutes from the M50. This venue is perfect for the Irish waste management industry to attend … Read more

Sustainability within the food and drinks processing and manufacturing sector has never been more important! For many years larger organisations have been realising the fact that environmental policies and energy efficiencies within processing is directly related to the bottom line! Reducing energy costs, carbon footprint and waste during the process of food stuffs can have … Read more

The requirement for training and staff updating in the understanding, management and operation of biological wastewater systems is ongoing and applies to industry and local authorities alike. Industrial wastewater discharges have long been subject to licensing under the Water Pollution Acts (1977 – 1990) and Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control (IPPC) legislation (arising from Directive … Read more

The requirement for training and staff updating in the understanding, management and operation of biological wastewater systems is ongoing and applies to industry and local authorities alike. Industrial wastewater discharges have long been subject to licensing under the Water Pollution Acts (1977 – 1990) and Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control (IPPC) legislation (arising from Directive … Read more

Resource Efficiency for the Hospitality Sector – The Smart Move” in association with: Fáilte Ireland and Repak. GREENFest 2017 – Theme Resource Efficiency – “The Smart Move” Why are so many other sectors engaged in Resource Efficiency and Sustainability Why is the Hospitality Sector almost unique in its poor leadership and performance when it comes … Read more