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GAA and Irish companies launch plans to reduce waste on World Environment Day

June 6th, 2018 The GAA has banned single-use plastics such as straws, coffee cups and cutlery from Croke Park, joining companies across Ireland taking steps to reduce their plastic waste. The stadium will start to serve tea and coffee in compostable cups this weekend as the GAA moves to remove Read more…

By Leigh McGowran, 5 yearsJune 6, 2018 ago
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World Environment Day host India vows to lead in tackling plastic waste

June 5th, 2018 India, the host of this year’s World Environment Day, has promised to take the lead and show other countries hot to beat plastic pollution and create a greener future. India’s government is set to promote World Environment Day today through various events, including major clean-ups in public Read more…

By Laura Matjusaityte, 5 yearsJune 5, 2018 ago
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