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Application of environmentally preferable purchasing in Trinity College, Dublin
(2004)
An investigation into the inclusion o f environmental considerations in procurement decisions
in college concluded that elements o f environmentally preferable purchasing (EPP) are in
place, but the application is uneven. ...
A real-time alert system for predicting and managing short-term pollution and bathing water quality at Enniscrone beach /
(2019)
Under the Bathing Water Directive [2006/7/EC] there is a new highest microbiological quality classification of “Excellent” that is much more stringent than the highest standard of the old directive. This has serious ...
The quality of environmental impact statements : a review of recent developments
(1996)
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) was first introduced to Ireland by the Local
Government (Planning and Development) Act, 1976. Over the past twenty years a number
of legislative developments have arisen and EIA is ...
Investigation into battery recycling in Ireland
(2002)
At present, battery recycling in Ireland is operated on a very small scale in
comparison to other recycling projects such as glass and paper. Collection rates are
no where near satisfactory with some counties as low as ...
Establishment of a laboratory accredition system within the mining industry
(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 ...
Biogas production from seaweed biomass : a biorefinery approach
(2015)
As the demand for energy is increasing worldwide, many countries are becoming
increasingly dependent on fossil fuel consumption, leading to a rapid increase in carbon
dioxide and reduction of petroleum reserves.
Alternative ...
A water quality study of Lough Gowna
(1996)
Lough Gowna, located on the borders of Counties Cavan and Longford is an important
coarse fish angling lake, and also has stocks of brown trout. The lake attracts thousands
of British, European and local anglers and has ...
An investigation into the options to control hydrogen sulphide in industrial waste water treatment systems
(2004)
A research study examined the options for controlling hydrogen sulphide in industrial waste
water treatment systems
It was found from the study that the principal methods of controlling hydrogen sulphide in
waste water ...
Measurement of ambient concentrations of benzene, toluene and xylene in the vicinity of petrol service stations
(1999)
Ambient air monitoring in the vicinity of three petrol service stations was
undertaken to determine concentrations of three volatile organic compounds; benzene,
toluene and xylene (BTX). Quantitative measurements were ...
The use of electrodialysis in the recovery of ammonium nitrate from the aqueous waste stream arising from fertilizer manufacturing
(2002)
This dissertation assesses the use of Electrodialysis in the recovery of ammonium nitrate
from the aqueous waste stream arising from fertilizer manufacturing. The dissertation is
centred on the results of a trial plant ...