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Dundrum Town Centre awarded County’s first Ecocert certification

Press Release: 2 September 2011

An Cathaoirleach, Cllr. John Bailey awarded Dundrum Town Centre the County’s first ever Ecocert certification following approval recently by a steering committee comprising the Environmental Protection Agency, Local Authorities and environmental consultancy, Econcertive.

The Certificate is valid for three years subject to successful annual surveillance and the Centre’s adherence to the Ecocert Programme requirements – one of which is a commitment to continuous improvement. New projects to be undertaken at Dundrum Town Centre in the next year include a waste minimisation pilot study, a water conservation programme investigating the viability of rainwater harvesting or spring water for toilet and washdown uses and using solar panels to heat water and generate electricity.

Don Nugent, Centre Director said “Dundrum Town Centre endeavours in every way to be the best in class in all aspects of our business and we are very focused on our environmental policies as a priority.  We are very honoured to have been chosen as the first ever recipient in the county of this prestigious award.”

An Cathaoirleach, Cllr John Bailey commented “It is a great privilege to award the County’s first, Ecocert certification to Dundrum Town Centre  which has not only excelled in the efficient management and use of resources , but has been an exemplary role model in terms of innovation and investment in best practice for its sector.”

Mr Gerry Cahalin, Logistics Manager at Dundrum Town Centre, paid special tribute to the Centre’s over 120 retailers, 38 restaurants, 12 screen cinema, nightclub, 2 bars and theatre all of whom are committed to the concept of sustainablility and are facilitating the implementation of the Ecocert Programme.

ENDS.

Queries to mcoles@dlrcoco.ie/ (01) 205 4846 or 086 8034921

For More Information on Ecocert log on to www.ecocert.ie.