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Climate Change – Weather in Ireland
Some Simple Facts Climate change is making our weather more extreme and sometimes dangerous. On Feb 16th 2026, RTE reported that, it has rained every day so far in 2026 at the Valentia Observatory in Co Kerry, a continuous run of 46 days which included serval Met Éireann weather warnings. In 2017, Hurricane Ophelia was one…
Bike Reuse or Recycling
Recycling for Good Got an old bike sitting in the shed collecting dust? Or maybe your kids have outgrown theirs and it’s been left in the garden for years? Instead of letting it rust away, why not recycle it? Recycling is a safe and easy way to get rid of bikes you no longer need…
Moving Tips – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!
Moving House, Apartment or Office According to the Central Statistics Office, in 2022, 265,098 people moved home in Ireland, with 29% of movers changing counties and 5% of residents moving to a new property, Dublin city and suburbs was the area with the highest proportion of movers (30%) within or to the area. Moving home…
Cleaning Up E-Waste
Process that transforms Hazardous Plastic For many years, electrical and electronic waste (also known as e-waste) has been building up across Europe and around the world. A lot of this waste includes plastics that contain chemicals such as flame retardants. While these chemicals are important for fire safety, they have made plastics very difficult to…
Electronic Trends and More 2026
Tech Trends According to eMarketer, the Europe’s business landscape is set to remain heavily technology-driven over the next four years as organizations invest to stay competitive and address growing operational challenges in an increasingly uncertain market environment. Overall ICT spending across Europe is projected to exceed $1.4 trillion by 2026, reflecting a compound annual growth…
Reuse and Recycling Tips – Refreshed for 2026
Small Steps Small everyday choices can make a big difference to our environment. By reusing items, reducing waste, and recycling wherever possible, we can save resources, cut pollution, and protect our planet for future generations. These simple tips show easy ways everyone—at home, at school, and at work—can reduce waste and live more sustainably. Start…
Resident’s Electrical Recycling Collections – Free in 2026
Open for 2026 Enquiries and Bookings. As we welcome 2026, Recycle IT is inviting residents’ associations, tidy towns groups, and community committees to take the lead in making your estate greener. We encourage associations to organise an early-year electrical and pure metal recycling collection, bringing together householders, families, friends, and neighbours to take part. By…
Dublin’s Christmas Tree Recycling Guide for 2026
Why its Good Recycling your Christmas tree safely in Dublin is an easy way to start the new year in an environmentally friendly way. Recycling Christmas trees is good because it reduces landfill waste, saves space, and protects the environment. Recycled trees become mulch or compost that enriches soil, prevents erosion, supports plants, and helps…
Gift of Reuse – Mobile Phones
Protect our planet! Safely recycle your old mobile phones to reduce electronic waste and promote a sustainable future. #RecycleResponsibly”
Free Electrical Recycling – Residents and Community Groups
How your helping! Consumers recycled a record-breaking 41,730 tonnes of electronic and electrical waste in 2023 – the equivalent of almost 200 forty-foot containers Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Ireland’s annual report shows that approximately 18.1 million appliances were collected for recycling last year – exceeding all European norms. Over 15 million small appliances such…
Electrical Recycling Collections – Household & Small Office
Collection Service Dublin Some of the many questions facing householders and business managers include how to create additional space while safely removing and recycling surplus or redundant electrical, electronic and metals items including, heaters, kettles, coffee makers, computers, servers, cables racking and much more. The next question is, can we find a single solution which will…
Gaming Consoles – Recycle Safely
Best Selling 30 years ago, on September 9, 1995, the original PlayStation made its debut in North America, ringing in an era of gaming success for Sony. The chart below from Statista shows, the original PlayStation is the fourth best-selling home console of all time, beaten only by the PlayStation 4, the Nintendo Switch and its own…
Recycling Collections – Bogus – Fake – Phony
Be Careful with “Free Recycling Day” Flyers At certain times of the year, you might receive a flyer advertising free recycling days for old, broken, or unused items. These events may offer to collect household or office items such as clothes, metal, electrical goods, or garden tools. It sounds like a great idea — a…
Pure Metal Recycling with Recycle IT
Metal Recycling Metal is just one of many materials we use daily in our lives and it is really worth recycling when it has served its purpose. Here are 5 simple facts about metal recycling for reuse: The type of objects that can be recycled includes aluminium and steel cans, electrical appliances, silverware, legs from…
UN’s Global E-waste Monitor 2024 reports
Todays E-waste World The world is creating electronic waste—such as old phones, laptops, and TVs—much faster than it is being recycled. In 2022, we produced 62 million tonnes of e-waste, which is 82% more than in 2010. Only 22% of that waste was properly collected and recycled, while the rest was lost or dumped, wasting…
Fridge-Freezer Recycling
Questions on Recycling Refrigerated Appliances? Fridges are essential household appliances that keep food fresh, safe, and ready to enjoy. They work by maintaining cool temperatures to slow bacterial growth. Common types include top-freezer, bottom-freezer, side-by-side, and French door models, each offering different storage layouts. Fridges help reduce food waste, save money, and make meal planning…
Sustainable Business Impact Awards 2025
For over twenty years, the Sustainable Business Impact Awards have celebrated and showcased the best examples of sustainable business practices in Ireland. These awards recognize organisations that are making a real difference through their commitment to people, communities, and the planet. Each year, winners across twelve categories demonstrate how Irish businesses are embedding sustainability into…
The Benefits of Recycling Pull-Up Banners
Pull-up banners are used by many organisations across Dublin. They are helpful tools for events, promotions, and public information. However, once these banners are out of date, they are often stored and forgotten. Many are kept in cupboards or storerooms for years. Over time, they take up space and collect dust. But what if we…
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