The Quantities

In Ireland about €34 million will be spent buying over 11 million Easter eggs, well this was the figure estimated for 2022. We can’t see why it would reduce in 2024, but it well may increase! (Source: Kantar 2022).

Repak report that this year, 80 per cent of people are expected to indulge in a milk chocolate Easter egg, with only 4 per cent seeking vegan or plant-based chocolate eggs. (Source: Repak Survey 2024)

Repak research for 2019 estimated almost 40,000 tonnes of packaging waste was expected to be recycled over Easter. This year Ireland is expected to recycle over 62,000 tonnes of packaging during Easter. This is great work, but its also a lot of extra waste going into the bin which you pay to have removed and recycled safely. Think about it!

Short and Sweet Tips

As chocolate lovers and Easter egg eaters we have complied some tips which might help!

Tin foil: Scrunch all the foil it into a big ball for the recyclng bin.

Extras: Avoid packaging with ribbons, glitter, additional presentation bags and colored paper.

Wisdom is key: Try to avoid eggs with extra gifts like cups, soft toys or egg cups that people generally won’t use.

Check: Most easter egg makers are now using packaging that can be widely recycled. Simply check the packaging for recycling information before you buy.

Recycle all you can: Recycle as much of the packaging as you can in your green collection bin. This is the most convenient way to dispose of your household recycling.

Plastic windows: Cardboard egg boxes with plastic windows are hard to recycle. If you receive any, remove the plastic windows before recycling the cardboard box and plastic.

Work: Flatten the cardboard boxes, it save space in you bin.

Eggs: Don’t buy as many!

Collections

Check your recycling collection day. Remember that with the long weekend, your usual recycling collection may change, so make sure to check your recycling calendar or call your local waste recyclers for updates.

About Repak

Repak is an environmental not-for-profit organisation, with a social mission to lead the recycling and sustainability of Ireland’s packaging; advocate for a new circular economy; and educate businesses and consumers on reducing and recycling packaging. Read more here.

About Recycle IT

Recycle IT offer recycling opportunities to home and business customers for all types of electronics equipment. AT Recycle IT, recycling is available using free, drop-off, free community collections or through a cost-effective personal or business collection. Our team will accept any old household or small office electrical items alongside all types of metal and electrical or rechargeable garden equipment.

Recycle IT as a social enterprise works in partnership with WEEE Ireland. Recycle IT is supported by Pobal, South Dublin County Council and authorized by the National Waste Collection Permit Office.

To learn more about recycling electrical equipment please call Recycle IT on 01 4578321, email us or visit www.recycleit.ie