Seven Billon Toys: Did you know, the world threw out more than 7 billion e-toys in 2022. Electronic toys can be overlooked as electronic waste by many which means toys are not recycled correctly. According to the research completed by The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Forum in collaboration with the United Nations Institute …
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Dublin Climate Action Week 2024
South Dublin County Council Climate Team are inviting you to join in activities for Dublin Climate Action Week 2024, running from Monday 9th- Sunday 15th September. Dublin Climate Action Week 2024 Logo The four Dublin Local Authorities in Co Dublin are delighted to announce that the week’s event programme and online registrations are live. Building on …
Cycle and Recycle your Bikes
Recent Trend A study for the National Transport Authority (NTA) released in 2024 shows walking and cycling in the Dublin area takes 530,000 cars off the streets every day. This has to be good news. Trips taken on foot, by bike and by wheeling – using mobility scooters or wheelchairs – instead of cars, prevents …
Easter Packaging Control – We can do it!
Easter 2024 For the many families that celebrate Easter and for those who don’t we wish you all the best over the coming days. Easter is usually a time when families come together and enjoy good food, mark the end of Lent or simply make the most of a day or two off work with …
35 Easy Tips to Reduce and Save!
Recycling and reusing conserve resources, reduce waste, minimize pollution, save energy, and promote sustainability, contributing to a healthier environment.
Reduce Clutter This Weekend
"Recycle tech, declutter life!"
Brown Bins in Ireland
Using Your Brown Bin for Recycling in Ireland In December 2023, the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan, signed new legislation which means that every household in the State will be provided with a brown bin for food waste and light garden waste by their waste collector. These changes will enable all …
Treadmills Recycling and More!
Recycling Exercise Equipment Workouts from the comfort of home are great, they get you the exercise you need, and save you time travelling to and from the gym as well as the membership fee. Treadmills, rowing machines and exercise bikes also record the amount of energy you use and the time it takes to complete …
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 …
Recycle small electrics now!
Small Matters In 2024, there was a 75% surge in small electrical device sales in Ireland, driven by vapes and solar panels, leading to 93 million household items sold, a massive increase from 2006. Despite this growth, 84% of Irish households reported hoarding an average of 15-20 unused electrical items, and one in eight people …
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