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# reuse

Last year
2022
# Reusables
Circular Economy Act signed into law with disposable cup levy due before end of year
The levy on disposable cups – the best-known feature of the act – aims to help phase out single-use products.
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Jul 22nd 2022, 3:06 PM
All time
# recycling
Ministers to order State bodies to decarbonise under new Climate Action Plan
Public agencies will have to reduce food waste, promote water conservation, and roll out recycling practices.
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May 20th 2019, 9:00 PM
# plastic
The EU is going to ban single-use coffee cups by 2030
Around 26 million tonnes of plastic waste is generated in Europe every year, but only 30% of that is recycled.
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Jan 17th 2018, 8:29 AM
# reuse
Irish Water proposes recycling waste water for drinking supply to prevent shortages
The proposal is included within the National Water Resources Plan.
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Nov 10th 2017, 2:50 PM
# Green bin
No grass. No nappies. Here is a definitive list of what you can recycle
Over a third of all recycling or green bins are contaminated with things like electrical goods and liquids.
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Jan 27th 2017, 6:15 AM
# sponsored by WEEE
6 easy ways you can reduce your impact on the planet today
The planet will thank you.
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Oct 11th 2016, 12:55 PM
# sponsored by repak
Here it is - everything you've ever wanted to know about recycling but were afraid to ask
Ever wondered if you were doing it right? We’ve got all the answers…
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Sep 5th 2016, 4:35 PM
# TechKnowHow
So what should you do with your old smartphone? Don't throw it out just yet
Some good can still come out of them.
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Jan 17th 2016, 11:00 AM
# TechKnowHow
Not using your old phone any longer? Here's why you should recycle it
Considering how often we change our smartphones or devices, it’s worth knowing the best ways of safely disposing them.
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Oct 5th 2014, 11:00 AM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Nine things to know this morning.
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Jun 24th 2012, 9:00 AM
# recycle
Over 75,000 disposable BBQs will be used in 2012
Repak wants consumers to think of the ‘forgotten recyclables’ from barbecue season over the June bank holiday.
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Jun 1st 2012, 7:30 AM