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
