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Thursday 22 October 2020
The work was carried out by researchers from NUIG and University of Limerick.
A memo is to be brought to Cabinet outlining a zero-tolerance approach to single-use plastics in government and State-funded buildings.
McDonald’s will begin the process of transferring to paper straws from September.
The charges have been blamed on China’s decision to stop accepting and processing recycling materials.
Introducing this temporary levy could raise €300 million for recycling initiatives, writes Ian Fahey.
The EU is going to ban single-use coffee cups by 2030.
Strict new coronavirus measures have come into effect – here’s what they mean for you.
The list includes plastic bottles and egg cartons – and excludes coffee cups and tissues.
Repak wants online retailers to contribute to recycling efforts being made here in Ireland.
The proposal is included within the National Water Resources Plan.
The Swedish furniture giant is one of the biggest and most profitable retailers in the world.
The Social Democrats want one.
Just one piece of contaminated packaging can ruin an entire recycling bin.
Over a third of all recycling or green bins are contaminated with things like electrical goods and liquids.
The minister said he is open to suggestions as to how apartment dwellers could be encouraged to recycle.
While you’re hoping for a white one.
The planet will thank you.
Ever wondered if you were doing it right? We’ve got all the answers…
Some good can still come out of them.
There was a a slight increase in the quantity of household waste collected in 2013.
TheJournal.ie spoke to an upcycling expert to pick up some tips on on how to reuse items around the home.
Considering how often we change our smartphones or devices, it’s worth knowing the best ways of safely disposing them.
Repak expects to recycle 44,000 tonnes of packaging waste over the Christmas period.
A new survey by Greyhound of Dublin users shows that one area in particular has a recycling rate of just 23.7 per cent.
Some tips to get you upcycling, reusing and getting more for your money: and we’d like your suggestions too…
The competition is a novel way to turn Christmas tree recycling into a sport, while at the same time raising funds for charity.
This is what: New scheme sees old bikes refurbished for resale with profits going to employment and training schemes.
Repak wants consumers to think of the ‘forgotten recyclables’ from barbecue season over the June bank holiday.
AS THE COUNTRY enters Level 5 restrictions for the next six weeks, we’ll all be finding different ways to occupy our time or take a break from work.
In April and May, many people put their trainers on and went for long walks, jogs or runs. Others took a dip in the sea.
With restrictions now in place, we want to know: Do you plan to exercise more over the next six weeks?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
Lecturer Maeve O’Rourke analyses the government’s nine main arguments in relation to the Bill.
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