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Climate change means temperatures (and therefore odours) are increasingly. Good emissions and odour management is essential.

CLIMATE CHANGE & ODOUR MANAGEMENT

HOW DOES TEMPERATURE AFFECT ODOUR? When the temperature warms up, odour complaints increase. There are two main reasons for this. Firstly, because bacteria grows faster and odour travels further in higher temperatures, so odours become more intense. Secondly, when it is hot, we spend more time out and about enjoying ourselves. So, if you are…
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Odour can become a nuisance quickly if you fail to control emissions

ODOUR NUISANCE EXPLAINED

THE NUISANCE OF ODOUR The problem with odour is that it can become a nuisance pretty quickly. So, if you are causing nuisance odours, your site will become rather unpopular with the people and businesses nearby. Never fear, though. There are steps you can take to understand and mitigate your odour emissions. And, of course,…
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3 Steps to Effective Odour Control

3 STEPS TO EFFECTIVE ODOUR CONTROL

3 STEPS TO EFFECTIVE ODOUR CONTROL Many industries and businesses are required by law to minimise odour emissions. If you operate a permitted site, your permit will include odour control requirements. The goal is to limit odour pollution that may be harmful or offensive to neighbouring communities. If you fail to comply with these regulations,…
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Odour Complaints & your Odour Management Plan

COMPLAINTS & YOUR ODOUR MANAGEMENT PLAN

GET TO GRIPS WITH ODOUR COMPLAINTS Do you operate a site that produces odorous emissions? If so, you probably receive complaints from time to time. You may also notice you receive more than usual during summer as people spend more time in their gardens. Let's take a detailed look at why you get (and do…
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Silsoe Odours specialist odour panellists conduct sniff surveys according to BSEN13725

WHAT IS A SNIFF SURVEY?

THE MANY NAMES OF SNIFF SURVEYS Do you know what sniff surveys are? For starters, they have a fair few names. So, depending on who you ask, you may hear it called a 'field odour survey', 'field odour impact survey', 'odour survey', 'sniff test', or - as we favour - a 'sniff survey'. Either way,…
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Being part of the odour consulting team at Silsoe Odours offers a wide range of opportunities

SPRING 2022: AN UPDATE FROM SILSOE ODOURS

WHAT IS ODOUR CONSULTING LIKE? We always enjoy sharing updates from our team at Silsoe Odours. Our team is privileged to visit various sites, locations and industries during our working week. We rarely find two projects the same, which means we constantly evolve new ways to do things. It is easy for us to forget…
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Odour surveys are useful in odour planning, best practice and complaints management

ODOUR SURVEYS: What Makes Them So Useful?

Odour surveys can help industrial sites identify and manage odorous emissions. In today's blog, we explore three examples of how this can be valuable. HOW CAN I MAKE USE OF ODOUR SURVEYS? There are many kinds of odour surveys. The best one for your needs will depend on your objectives. For example: Planning & Permitting…
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Senior Air Quality Consultant (Odour)

PRINCIPAL / SENIOR AIR QUALITY CONSULTANT: Vacancy

PRINCIPAL / SENIOR AIR QUALITY CONSULTANT (ODOUR) An exciting opportunity has arisen at Silsoe Odours. We are looking for a Principal or Senior Air Quality Consultant with a specific focus on odour to join our friendly team. Ideally, we are searching for the right person to join us on a full-time basis. However, we will…
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European Standard EN13725:2022 has now published (March 2022)

ODOUR STANDARD EN13725:2022 NOW AVAILABLE

EN13725:2022 REACHES PUBLICATION We are pleased to let you know that the revised European Standard for Olfactometry, EN13725:2022, has been published (March 2022). As you may be aware, this is the first significant update of the standard in 19 years. It marks the completion of many years of hard work and dedication from a team…
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The team of Odour Consultants at Silsoe Odours

MEET OUR TEAM OF ODOUR CONSULTANTS

Silsoe Odours provides high-quality technical expertise, combined with a personal service. So, whatever your odour needs, we're a great choice. Our small, dedicated team of odour consultants are highly experienced. We also work as part of a friendly, flexible family business. This means we can provide tailored solutions for every one of our clients. In…
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