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European Commission launches online tool to help cities become more sustainable

May 29th, 2018 EU Green week, Europe’s biggest environmental event, has resulted in the launch of new software to help cities become more sustainable. The EU also set new recycling and landfill reduction targets, and will adopt strict new rules to ensure targets are met. The new rules set targets Read more…

By Aoife Cusack, 5 years ago
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Recycling to inspire – Three countries getting creative to tackle waste management.

February 28th 2017 Panda Waste Management’s announcement that they are to attach a surveillance camera to its rubbish trucks as a way of identifying households guilty of dumping general waste in their recycling bin has been met with mixed reviews. The pilot scheme will take place in Finglas and will Read more…

By Eric Maher, 7 yearsMarch 1, 2017 ago
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UK reveals plans for plastic free aisles in supermarkets. Could Ireland follow suit?

February 16th 2017 Supermarkets in the UK are being urged to create one plastic free aisle per shop to reduce plastic waste. This move comes after various high profile organisations highlighted the issue of the damage plastic is doing to marine environments worldwide, such as Sky’s Ocean Rescue campaign.  Of Read more…

By Catherine O'Toole, 7 yearsFebruary 16, 2017 ago
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