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The eco-management and audit scheme for Irish local authorities : a preliminary study
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 1996)As we approach the 21st century the management of environmental affairs is undergoing change. Global concepts such as Sustainability and Agenda 21 are the cornerstones of a new focus on the environment. In the fifth ... -
The ecology of Twite Carduelis flavirostris in Ireland
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2009)The Twite Carduelis flavirostris is one of only three passerine species to appear on the red list of Birds of Conservation Concern in Ireland. It is also listed in The Irish Red Data Book of endangered species. Despite ... -
The effect of irrigation with wastewaters on the abundance of bio-indicators in established short rotation coppice willow plantations
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2015)This study investigated the effect of irrigation with wastewaters on the abundance of earthworms, mites and springtails in established short rotation coppice willow plantations. The study examined two different sites in ... -
Effectiveness of home composting for the diversion of the organic fraction of household waste from landfill
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2004)Increasing composting activity will be an integral part of meeting the obligations of EU Directives, however, the extent to which composting at home can play its part still remains poorly defined. Reliable and comprehensive ... -
The effects of laser welding on biodegradable materials
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2015)No abstract -
Efficiency of Sligo secondary wastewater treatment plants in the removal of Crytospiridium and other human-virulent enteropathogens
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2013)Most research on wastewater treatment efficiency compliance focuses on physiochemical and microbial indicators; however, very little emphasis has been placed so far on removal efficiencies of human-virulent enteropathogens ... -
Enumeration & identification of Clostridium perfringens in raw and final waters using two types of media
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2002)Cl. perfringens is a recognised indicator of faecal water pollution. There are several media that can be employed for the membrane filtration enumeration of this microorganism and so the main aim of this project was to ... -
Environmental auditing : an appraisal of existing guidance and current practice with a view to developing a standardised audit protocol
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2002)Environmental auditing in modem day Irish organisational management is a concept which is growing in significance with the continual development of new environmental legislation and industrial standards. With the ... -
Environmental design techniques for the electronics industry
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 1997)Electronic products have increased dramatically in use in the last twenty years. The level of environmental awareness has been raised by governments and consumers but confusion frequently surrounds the design of cleaner ... -
Environmental education in primary schools
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2004)It is essential that people are educated in relation to the environment in order that sustainability is achieved. The younger that children are educated on these matters the greater the likelihood that it manifests itself ... -
Environmental impact assessment in the pharmaceutical industry
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 1994-06)Environmental Impact Assessment is a process for identifying the likely effects that a proposed development will have on the environment and mans health and welfare. The process was first introduced in the United States ... -
Environmental management and auditing : relevant aspects of its development and implementation
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 1994)The concept o f Environmental Management and Auditing (EMA) is one that has only come to prominence in recent years but is fast gaining momentum EMA is part of a series of environmental protection measures which have ... -
Environmental management of the wastewater functions of a local authority
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2001)None -
Environmental management systems and the local authority
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 1999)None -
Environmental management systems: improving environmental performance
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2009)This dissertation seeks to examine environmental management systems (EMS) such as ISO 14001 and EMAS and to find out if they improve environmental performance. ISO 14001 has been in existence since 1996 and EMAS was first ... -
Environmental, health & safety awareness and management within small to medium enterprises in the retail sector
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2005)The purpose o f this study is to determine a link between environmental, health and safety awareness and management within small to medium sized retail outlets. The retail sector was chosen specifically due to the potential ... -
The environmental, health and safety implications of the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS) in Ireland
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2006)The overall aim of this dissertation was to establish if the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme had been successful in reducing Carbon Dioxide emissions in Ireland since the scheme came into force on 1st January 2005. ... -
Establishment of a laboratory accredition system within the mining industry
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 1995)Both metals and minerals are of pivotal importance to modem lifestyles and this situation will continue for the foreseeable future. Despite this obvious need for metals, people have a fear of the polluting emissions ... -
Establishment of the health related behaviours of asylum seekers in the Health Service Executive West area
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2007)In 1999, the Irish government initiated accommodating asylum seekers m direct provision centres with the objective to process applications within a six-month period. However, the majority o f asylum applications are not ... -
European Clinical Trial Medical Device Regulation and the Protection of Human Participants /
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2018)The focus of this research is in the area of European clinical trial regulation for medical devices to determine if the health and welfare of human participants is protected. There were four questions to be addressed: 1) ...