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Mass production of plastics, which began just six decades ago, has accelerated so rapidly that it has created 8.3 billion metric tons—most of it in single use disposable products that end up as trash. (source NationalGeographic). A study, published back in July 13th 2017, in the peer-reviewed journal Science Advances, was the first global analysis of all plastics ever made—and their fate. Of the 8.3 billion metric tons that’s been produced, 6.3 billion metric tons has become

There is little that needs to be added to the words of these talented Primary School pupils. We are offering them this platform to relay their message – one small change by everyone will bring us all a step closer to Zero Waste and help save the planet. Sometimes we need to listen to our children more…..the message is clear. The talent and creativity is evident and the professional result that Garry Mc Carty delivers on low budgets through GMCBeats is inspirational. Productio

We are aware more than most in Zero Waste Ireland that the issue of plastic pollution is a massive global challenge and a blight on our own country.  According to the Green Party, every year, over 110 million tonnes of plastic is produced. Of this, up to 43% ends up in landfill. The amount of plastic waste created in Ireland is actually unknown, as the EPA is only obliged to report on plastic packaging waste and microplastic waste created by a range of industries is currently

The Power of  LESS. The power of less,in your Espresso. UK Landfill tax goes up 11% to £80 per tonne on April 1st 2014. Will this drive consumers and businesses to generate LESS waste? or will it be merely be factored into costs? And what’s it got to do with an Espresso Coffee ? or the power of less? The UK Landfill Tax was brought into existence on October 1 1996 which saw councils charge a tax of £8 per tonne of material dumped in landfill. This is in addition to the gate f

A waste free office is a stress free one too ! There are 5 steps to Zero Waste in your office -(refuse, reduce, reuse, recycle and recover) – and these steps follow a very deliberate pecking order (or hierarchy), starting with the most important step (refuse) and ending with the “least important” step (recover). Here’s how it works: The best idea is not to create any waste in the first place (rethink & refuse). If you do create waste, try to make as little as possible (reduce

Every day, we buy things that we may not really need, and throw out stuff that still has a lot of value. There are huge financial and environmental benefits to breaking this pattern. This is what Zero Waste is all about. #aboutZeroWaste #ZeroWaste