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 …
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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 However, once these banners are out of date, they are often stored and forgotten.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 …
35 Reuse Tip for October 2025
Lessen Environmental Impacts In today’s world, reducing waste and being resourceful is more important than ever. Reusing items at home or at work not only saves money but also lessen environmental impact. Whether it’s repurposing everyday objects or finding creative ways to extend their life, there are countless ways to give new purpose to old …
Mattress Amnesty – Closed
Recycling News South Dublin County Council and Recylce IT would like to sincerely thank everyone who took part in this year’s mattress recycling amnesty. The free mattress recycling initiative has now officially finished for 2025. Over the years and during the course of the initiative, thousands of old and unwanted mattresses were dropped off and …
Prestigious Awards for Recycle IT
Two Awards for Social Enterprise and Circular Economy Dublin City recently celebrated the very best of local innovation and social impact at the Dublin City Social Enterprise Awards, held at the historic Mansion House in Dublin 2 on Thursday Sept 11th 2025 Recycle IT is proud to announce that it has been awarded a Dublin …
Dublin Mattress Recycling – Final Weeks
A Positive Recycling Upswing South Dublin has seen a remarkable surge in mattress recycling this August and September, thanks to the Mattress Amnesty initiative. With the help of Recycle IT and the strong backing of South Dublin County Council, more households than ever are taking the opportunity to responsibly dispose of their old mattresses—and the …
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