Overview You will find some highlights below taken from The Irish EPA Circular Economy Programme - The Driving Force for Ireland’s Move to a Circular Economy published by the Environmental Protection Agency, Ireland in December 2024. The EPA is responsible for compiling national statistics on circular economy activities and the generation and management of waste …
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Recycling for Community/Charity Organisations: One of the ongoing challenges for managers in the community, charity, and voluntary sectors is how to effectively manage space while safely removing and recycling surplus or redundant equipment, including metal, electrical, and electronic items. These items can range from everyday objects like kitchen appliances, lamps, light bulbs, and batteries to …
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Every Day Life: Metal is part of almost everything we use every day. It is in our food cans, kitchen tools, electronics, cars, bikes, scooters, gardening tools, and buildings. When these items reach the end of their life, the metal inside them is still valuable. Instead of throwing it away, we can recycle it and …
The Statistics: Statista reported in 2025, that every person in the world generates on average around 8 kilograms of electronic waste per year worldwide. However, there are significant regional differences, data from the latest E-Waste Monitor shows: Europe leads the way with around 17 kilograms of electronic waste per inhabitant, while each person in Africa generates only …
Celebrate Simply: In Ireland, Easter is a time of joy, family, and celebration, brighter days with summer not far away —but much like other times of celebration, it can also create a lot of unnecessary waste. This year, why not make a few simple changes to celebrate more sustainably? Try reusing cardboard egg boxes for …
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Recycling Electronic Equipment Safely: Old office equipment may seem worthless, but it still holds significant reuse and recovery value. Throwing both large and small electronic items into general waste bins has a well-documented negative impact on recycling systems and the environment, and it’s widely discouraged. Electronic waste (e-waste) often contains hazardous substances such as lead, …
Recycling helps bring positive change. It encourages people in communities to work together and make a real difference. Recycling is good for the environment, supports community volunteering, and also creates jobs in cities, towns, and villages across Ireland. The more people reuse and recycle, the more benefits everyone gains.
Heater Recycling: Safely recycling household radiators helps protect the environment and recover valuable materials. Old radiators often contain metals that can be reused, reducing waste and saving resources. Radiators are typically made from metals that conduct heat well, allowing them to efficiently warm a room. The most common materials include: 1. Cast IronOlder radiators are …
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Wasting Less, Reusing More The Circular Economy Strategy 2026–2028 launched on 24 February 2026 and sets out how Ireland will reduce waste, reuse more materials and support a more sustainable economy. Ireland’s Circular Economy Strategy 2026–2028 is a plan to help the country waste less and use resources better. Right now, we mostly follow a …
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