Environmental Network

Enco Global Testing Services provides a wide range of services to the textile industry through the activities of our Environmental Network.
This provides a cost-effective way of addressing generic environmental issues, solving common problems and carrying out research.
Funded by the membership, the Network is open to all relevant manufacturing companies.
Network activities include:

  • Comprehensive assistance with IPPC permit application, preparation, Site Condition reports, Improvement Notices, and general maintenance of individual permits together with liaison with the Environment Agency.
  • Analysis and reporting of quarterly testing of effluents and emissions for IPPC permits
  • Design and optimisation of effluent plant
  • Selection of detergents, auxiliaries, and other textile treatment chemicals
  • Practical waste auditing and waste minimisation
  • Mothproofing application, control and management in effluent
  • Pesticide releases and monitoring
  • Carpet yarn scouring and finishing
  • Fibre, yarn and fabric finishing
  • Provision of assistance with Health & Safety and related testing of workplaces and employees