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ENVIRONMENTAL NETWORKS
ENco provides a wide range of services to the textile industry through the activities of our Environmental Network.
Networking provides a cost effective way of addressing generic environmental issues, solving common problems and carrying out research.
The activities of the Network are funded by industry contributions and in some project areas by EC or UK grant providers.
Membership of either Network is open to all relevant manufacturing companies.
Network Activities in the Raw Wool Scouring Industry
Wool scourers receive comprehensive assistance with the completion of applications for Integrated Pollution and Control (IPPC) Permits, Site Condition Reports and Improvement Notices.
Regular emissions monitoring of IPPC permitted Installations.
Technical projects, working towards the optimisation of processing conditions and minimisation of waste and environmental impact are currently being undertaken in the following areas:
Composting of solid wastes
Designing and optimisation of effluent treatment plant
Selection of detergents
Network Activities in the Dyeing and Finishing Industry
Dyers and Finishers receive comprehensive assistance with the completion of applications for Integrated Pollution and Control (IPPC) Permits, Site Condition Reports and Improvement Notices.
Regular emissions monitoring of IPPC permitted Installations.
Networked activities assists manufacturers to meet trade effluent consents and minimise releases in the following areas:
Mothproofing
Chrome Dyeing
Pesticide Releases
Carpet Yarn Scouring
Fabric Finishing