Social Enterprise Conference Dublin – May 2023

Oakfield Trust presents an international conference entitled 'Social Enterprise. Achieving Real Social Impact and Developing the Space' in the warm surroundings of the wonderful Wood Quay Venue in Dublin City. About the Organiser Oakfield Trust based in Clondalkin provides a range of property-based services and related support for community and local projects. These supports offer …

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Free Summer Electrical Recycling in the Community

Here's an opportunity  Schools, charities, community groups, and small businesses are invited to recycle or host an electrical recycling collection at their location over the summer starting May 8th 2023. This initiative aims to divert waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) from offices and staff homes for recycling and is an opportunity to have a …

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Climate Change: 4 Changes for All!

Reducing Your Carbon Footprint The Irish government can make national changes and introduce initiatives which can help reduce the effects of Climate Change but as individuals, living in Ireland we also contribute daily to carbon emissions. Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Here are some things you can do to reduce your personal impact. At Home …

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District Heating – Launched in Tallaght

One of Ireland's first district heating programmes has started operating in Tallaght, south Dublin. The Tallaght District Heating Scheme takes waste heat from an Amazon data centre and uses it to heat South Dublin County Council offices and the local library. This environmentally friendly initiative provides low-carbon heat to nearby public buildings. The Scheme, which …

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Irish Environmental Protection Agency Calls for Action

Municipal Waste Recycling Irelands Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released our National Waste Statistics Summary Report for 2020 in December 2022. The National Waste Statistics report is the most recent official data on waste generation and management in Ireland. The report reveals a number of worrying trends. Trends It appears Ireland and the population of Ireland generates too much …

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