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 …
Category: Climate change
Climate change includes global warming driven by human-induced emissions of greenhouse gases resulting in shifts in notable patterns.
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 …
Gaming Consoles – Recycle Safely
Best Selling Just over 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 …
Recycle IT Recognized for 2025 Sustainability Award
Recycle IT Shortlisted for National Sustainability Award Chambers Ireland recently (22 August 2025) announced the shortlist for the 2025 Sustainable Business Impact Awards. These awards, sponsored by BAM Ireland and supported by the Department of Rural and Community Development, celebrate businesses making a positive difference in communities, the environment, and society. This year, Recycle IT …
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Photocopier and Printer Recycling
Today According to Transparency Market Research the global photocopier market was valued at US$ 727.2 million in 2023. The market is projected to reach US $1.2 billion by 2034 through the increasing demand for multifunctional devices and the expansion serval end-use industries. People working from home and rising disposable income are other reasons for increased demand for …
Social Enterprise in Ireland
Social Enterprise - it's moving ahead! A first-in-kind research by the Schwab Foundation’s Global Alliance for Social Entrepreneurship finds that there are approximately 10 million social enterprises worldwide, which collectively generate around $2 trillion in annual revenues, creating over 200 million jobs. Please Buy Social The social enterprise sector now outranks other mainstream industries by annual …
51 Summer Tips – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Summer Tips! For generations in Ireland and across Europe thrift was one of the main reasons for reuse. In the developing world, it’s still the case and leads to very high levels of reuse. In Ireland as in other developed countries rising wages and greater consumer purchasing power have increased the demand for convenience products. Metal …
Ireland’s Green Tech Revolution: Solar Panels and Vapes
Ireland Sees Surge in Electrical Device Sales Ireland has experienced a notable uptick in the sale of electrical goods, with devices like vapes and solar panels particularly leading the surge. This trend signals a growing appetite among consumers for both convenience gadgets and sustainable technologies. Photo by Kelly on Pexels.com Vapes and solar panels have …
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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle – Tips for Summer
Irish Summer Tips As the Irish weather heats and days get longer our evenings fill up with activities including visits to the beach or park. We have weekend BBQs, games and lots of opportunities for fun. This all adds up to lots of leisure time spent outdoors in our beautiful Irish green environment. Hot Days - …