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Psychology of Odour - the smell of cookies can trigger powerful memories

THE PSYCHOLOGY OF ODOUR: HOW SMELL AFFECTS OUR EMOTIONS

We are nearing "Blue Monday", supposedly the most depressing day of the year. So, we have put together an interesting article, in case you need help overcoming your own January Blues. Today's blog discusses the psychology of odour. We look at the remarkable ability smells can have to influence our mood and behaviour. IS ODOUR…
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The new European Odour Standard, EN13725:2022 was published in 2022. UKAS will begin accrediting to the new standard in 2024. However, Silsoe Odours are already working to its requirements, as part of their industry-leading commitment to excellence.

EN13725:2022 – Silsoe Odours Adopts the Latest European Odour Standard

Staying at the forefront of odour management industry standards is paramount. In 2022, a new version of the European Odour Standard, EN13725, reached publication. This was significant for Silsoe Odours, as well as the broader odour industry. Our Director, Robert Sneath, played a pivotal role in its development. Silsoe Odours began working to align with…
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A smell diary can be helpful in effective odour complaint reporting

HOW TO REPORT AN ODOUR COMPLAINT

Unpleasant odours can be frustrating when they impact your home and working life. By reporting them, you can improve the situation. And, it helps operators reduce their emissions. In this guide, we explain how to report an odour complaint to achieve the best results. We also look at how complaints can benefit operators responsible for…
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Community relations is an important part of odour management and helps with resolving odour complaints.

ODOUR MANAGEMENT & COMMUNITY RELATIONS: How to Build Positive Relationships

THE IMPORTANCE OF COMMUNITY IN ODOUR MANAGEMENT Odour is a byproduct of many industrial and commercial activities. Operators must have effective odour management strategies in place. And, you must consider how odour emissions impact your neighbours. If tensions arise with the local community, it can cause lots of problems. So, Silsoe Odours explores strategies to…
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Autumn is a great time to consider odour training for your team

MAKE SURE YOU DON’T NEGLECT ODOUR TRAINING THIS AUTUMN

HOW TO KEEP AHEAD OF ODOURS IN THE AUTUMN Managing odour is an important task, which you need to keep on top of year-round. Keeping emissions low helps you avoid complaints, fines and permit restrictions. That’s why we recommend having a plan, with specific items scheduled throughout the year. Hot weather marks the busiest time…
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Understanding potential odour sources is important. Doing so can help you limit unexpected odour emissions and avoid complaints.

COMMON ODOUR SOURCES: Know How To Spot Potential Odour Problems

Odour complaints are the second highest cause of environmental complaints, after noise. That is why, for operators, it is important to understand potential odour sources. If you recognise potential pitfalls, you can limit unexpected odour emissions. You can then manage your site in line with your regulatory obligations, and minimise complaints. UNDERSTANDING ODOUR Unpleasant odours…
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Silsoe Odours is an approved Safe Contractor

HAVE YOU CHECKED IF YOUR ODOUR CONSULTANT IS A SAFE CONTRACTOR?

IS YOUR ODOUR CONSULTANT A SAFE CONTRACTOR? When you begin your search for an odour consultancy, you should consider whether they are a Safe Contractor. This is very important for several reasons. It gives assurance of their commitment to adhering to key legislation. Specifically, to combat health and safety, human resources, environmental and sustainability challenges,…
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Effective Odour Control In the Summer - Top Tips from the Experts

EFFECTIVE ODOUR CONTROL IN THE SUMMER | Top Tips from the Experts

ODOUR CONTROL PRIORITIES THIS SUMMER Keeping odours under control is an ongoing process. But, did you know that you should focus on different aspects at different times of the year? For example, in the Spring, you should optimise odour control systems and create odour plans for the year. Assuming you have these in place, now…
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Odour Panel member, Claire, assesses an odour as part of her odour characterisation training.

MASTER THE LANGUAGE OF ODOUR – TAKE A STEP INTO ODOUR CHARACTERISATION TRAINING

At Silsoe Odours, we carefully select, screen and train our team of odour panel members, or "sniffers", to conduct odour services including odour testing (including odour characterisation) and sniff surveys. Our rigorous process means you can rely on the accuracy and reliability of all our results. As part of our ongoing training, sniffers participate in…
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Dhruv Joshi, Odour Consultant at Silsoe Odours, conducts biofilter odour sampling using the sheet cover method.

HOW SHEET COVER ODOUR SAMPLING IS CRUCIAL FOR BIOFILTER SUCCESS

Many industries have operational processes that create odour. For example, wastewater treatment plants, composting facilities, rendering plants, agriculture and food processing. In all these cases, effective odour control is important for compliance with environmental regulations, and the well-being of the community. A good way to reduce the impact of these odours is to treat them…
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