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Author: Joanna Hanley

Odour pollution can affect people living and working near odour sources.

THE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL IMPACT OF ODOUR POLLUTION

Odour pollution is an ongoing issue. It can affect people living and working near odour sources. In this article, we explore the economic and social impact of odour pollution. We also: take a look at the regulatory framework around odour pollution offer insights on how to mitigate odour issues WHAT IS ODOUR? Odour is caused…
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The odour consultants at Silsoe Odours carrying out stack sampling

STACK SAMPLING: HOW TO DESIGN AN EFFECTIVE STACK

AN EFFECTIVE STACK REDUCES ODOUR IMPACT Odour emissions can pose a risk to the well-being of nearby communities. One way to mitigate this risk is to install a stack that helps emissions to disperse before reaching a human nose. Designing an effective stack is crucial as it can be a costly process. However, installing a…
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Common sources of odour complaints.

ODOUR COMPLAINTS AND HOW TO HANDLE THEM

Unpleasant odours can impact the health and well-being of those who live and work nearby. Facilities that emit odours will often have an odour condition in their operating permit. Your permit may specify acceptable levels of odour emissions, as well as protocols for responding to odour complaints. It is important to know how to handle…
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Spring is the perfect time to make updates in the odour lab

WHY WE PLAN OUR ODOUR LAB UPDATES IN THE SPRING

At Silsoe Odours, we are big advocates for planning when it comes to how you manage odour. Making a simple odour plan for the year gives you a valuable tool. You can use it to monitor and manage your odour control measures. When you follow the simple maintenance and improvement steps you identify in your…
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Project Manager Victoria Sneath returns to the Silsoe Odours consultancy

A WARM WELCOME BACK FOR PROJECT MANAGER, VICTORIA SNEATH

VICTORIA RETURNS TO THE SILSOE ODOURS OFFICES It is another big week here at Silsoe Odours as Victoria Sneath returns to the team! We are incredibly pleased to welcome Victoria back into the odour consultancy after she welcomed a beautiful new addition to her family during her time away. Victoria is an essential part of our…
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Spring is the perfect time to make sure your odour planning is up to scratch.

HOW TO SPRING CLEAN YOUR ODOUR PLANNING

TIME TO SPRING INTO ACTION We can tell you, with great authority, that Spring begins on Monday 20th March. We know this because one of the team has a daughter with this exact birthday. She takes great pride in her birthday heralding the new (better, in her opinion) season. We are also well placed to…
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Robert Sneath is a renowned UK odour expert, and heads up the team of odour consultants at Silsoe Odours

HOW TO CHOOSE THE BEST ODOUR CONSULTANT FOR YOU

HOW TO CHOOSE THE BEST ODOUR CONSULTANT FOR YOU Odour consulting and olfactometry is a highly specialised field and relies on precision and accuracy. Odour monitoring is important for several reasons, and if you get it wrong there can be cost, regulatory and legal implications. So, it is essential that you choose an odour consultant…
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At Silsoe Odours we manufacture and test Nalophan odour sample bags in our UKAS-accredited laboratory.

LOOKING FOR UKAS ACCREDITED ODOUR SAMPLING AND LABORATORY? MISSION ACCOMPLISHED.

UKAS ACCREDITED ODOUR SAMPLING & LABORATORY As an odour consultancy, the quality of our work at Silsoe Odours must be exemplary at all times. In fact, in this year's annual satisfaction survey, 92% of our clients told us that technical expertise is 'important' or 'very important'. We focus heavily on providing the most accurate and…
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10 Years of Service for Odour Panellist Maureen Goodwin

MAUREEN CELEBRATES 10 YEARS OF SERVICE

CONGRATULATIONS TO MAUREEN We are rounding out 2022 in the best possible way. Today, we awarded Maureen Goodwin with her Silsoe Odours service award. Maureen has spent more than ten years here as an Odour Panellist and a very valued team member. We are somewhat delayed with this award, as Maureen actually achieved her 10-year…
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A seasonal guide to managing #odour, from Silsoe Odours

A SEASONAL GUIDE TO MANAGING ODOUR

YOUR GUIDE TO MANAGING ODOUR FOR EVERY SEASON A schedule for managing odour emissions is a simple but valuable tool. A comprehensive list of 'to-do' items for each season can help you minimise malodours in the best possible manner. Specifically, you will be able to: avoid or resolve odour issues before they become significant problems…
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