A report from Sky News highlighted a damning report showing the largest soft drinks brands use very little recycled plastic in their single use plastic bottles. The first comprehensive survey of plastic usage policies of the largest global soft drinks brands has found they use less than 7% recycled plastic …
In a report by Ann Cahill in the Irish Examiner, major changes are on the way by the EU to enforce more recycling and put an end to the throwaway culture of modern society. Plans include maximum recycling to get the most value out of every raw material used in …
According to a report in the Irish Examiner, a number of Councillors from North Cork are demanding a get-tough policy on litter louts after hearing about increased dumping in rural areas and the underutilisation of some recycling centres. Independent Councillor Tim Collins said special squads of council workers were picking …
A new business in Dublin which collects garden waste from surrounding communities, then turns into valuable garden mulch, starts by shredding the green waste really finely in a huge shredder. The shredded waste is then packed away and left to ferment. It naturally starts to heat up as its own …
