June 26th 2017
Stop litter where it starts
We spend time with school and community groups planning and developing programs to prevent littering and encourage responsible litter disposal but one of the most important strategies for reducing litter is to reduce our waste in the first place.
Using less packaging and buying less, means we have less to throw away and,...
A Recycling Game for the School Break
June 22nd 2017
A Recycling Game for the School Break
June 22nd 2017
Sort the Recycling Game
I discovered this great activity game from Allison McDonald of No Time for Flash Cards
It is a recycling game that is ideal for playing with young children during the school break.
Follow the easy steps to build your own ‘Recycling Depot’!
Step 1. Gather your materials. You will need 2-3 containers, some card stock, mag...
Thorntons App for iPhone & Android
June 19th 2017
Thorntons App for iPhone & Android
June 19th 2017
Take control of your account with the Thorntons App.
With the Thorntons App, you can keep track of your account on the go. Check your balance, calendar information, top up your account and even order a skip.
You will also receive handy notifications regarding your account and service days!
Don’t delay, download the App & Top Up NOW! Th...
How to Manage Waste During Events
June 15th 2017
How to Manage Waste During Events
June 15th 2017
We are the waste management partner for some of the biggest festivals in Ireland.
You will see our bins at the events that strive to be as environmentally friendly as possible.
Are you organising an event and want to know about waste management? Read on!
Planning Events
Planning such an event is a huge task and event organisers and venue man...
Thorntons Tanker Services
June 14th 2017
Thorntons Tanker Services
June 14th 2017
Interceptors are designed to collect rain water, oil and other waste products which accumulate in car parks, lorry depots, schools, airports and parks, to name just a few examples.
The system itself is designed to permit only water to escape, trapping all other pollutants for example; oils, fuels and other solid waste within the filtering system.
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Blackhall Gaels Club Sponsorship
June 12th 2017
Blackhall Gaels Club Sponsorship
June 12th 2017
We are delighted to announce our 4 year sponsorship of Blackhall Gaels GAA club.
Representatives from Blackhall Gaels were Eugene Ferris – Chairperson, Miriam Mullally – Treasurer and Kieran Devaney – Secretary.
The cheque was presented by Paul Thornton at our Head Office in Parkwest.
The club is an important facility for the lo...
Shave-athon for Harold’s Cross Hospice
June 8th 2017
Shave-athon for Harold’s Cross Hospice
June 8th 2017
Great fun was had shearing the victims, whoops participants, in Courtney’s Pub in Lucan last weekend!
Some of our staff members are now clean-shaven and all for a wonderful cause, the Harold’s Cross Hospice.
We were delighted to support the team of fundraisers who raised a fantastic €4,640 for Harold’s Cross Hospice.
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Reflective Garden of Wellsprings, Celbridge
June 7th 2017
Reflective Garden of Wellsprings, Celbridge
June 7th 2017
The Reflective Garden finally opened this week for the Holy Faith Sisters convent in Wellsprings, Celbridge.
We supplied some skips and compost needed for the creating of this wonderful, reflective space.
The full story of the garden and other activities are available on the convent website Click Here.
Excerpt from Holy Faith Sisters posting, ...
Staff Running the Mini-Marathon
June 6th 2017
Staff Running the Mini-Marathon
June 6th 2017
In among the 33 thousand runners and walkers of the Women’s Mini-Marathon were some of our staff!
Running to raise funds for ‘A princess called Emily’ the ladies did themselves proud.
Click Here to make a donation.
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Enjoy Bloom this Weekend
June 2nd 2017
Enjoy Bloom this Weekend
June 2nd 2017
We had a fantastic response to our Bloom ticket competition!
There was over 2,000 entries from which the winners were drawn.
Tickets were posted out to the winners earlier in the week.
Get checking back for future ticket competitions, including the popular Dublin Horse Show.