Discover the benefits of using your brown compost bin and learn the Steps to Proper Food Waste Segregation. Ensure your compost bin is used effectively, helping to reduce landfill waste and create nutrient-rich compost for a greener future.
We’re excited to launch this campaign to promote proper waste segregation and recycling. This initiative aims to raise awareness about the importance of managing waste responsibly to create a sustainable future for Ireland.
Why ‘Sort It’?
Proper waste segregation is essential for effective recycling, reducing landfill waste, and protecting our environment. When waste is sorted correctly, recyclable materials can be efficiently processed and reused, minimising environmental pollution and conserving natural resources.
Ireland’s Recycling Landscape
Despite Ireland’s strong track record in recycling, there are challenges ahead. In 2021, Ireland generated 3.17 million tonnes of municipal waste, with a recycling rate of 41% for this waste stream. Packaging waste recycling rates stood at 58%, a decrease from previous years.
Key Statistics:
While these rates are impressive, there is still room for improvement, especially in meeting the EU’s future recycling targets. Ireland aims to recycle 50% of all plastics by 2025 and 55% by 2030 (TheJournal).
What to Expect
Over the next three months, we will share informative posts, tips, and success stories to help you become more recycling proactive. From understanding recycling symbols to learning how to compost, we’ve got a range of topics lined up to empower you with knowledge and practical advice.
Sort It: The Importance of Separating Food Waste
Sort It: The Importance of Separating Plastic Waste
Sort It: The Importance of Separating Paper Waste
Join Us in Making a Difference
Together, we can create a cleaner, greener future. Follow our campaign, share your recycling tips, and let’s sort it out for a sustainable tomorrow!
Get Involved:
#SortItCampaign #RecycleRight #WasteManagement #GoGreen #EcoFriendly #ReduceReuseRecycle #SaveThePlanet #ZeroWaste
By participating in the ‘Sort It’ campaign, you are taking a step towards a more sustainable future. Let’s work together to make a significant impact on our environment!
Discover the benefits of using your brown compost bin and learn the Steps to Proper Food Waste Segregation. Click here for easy guidelines to ensure your compost bin is used effectively, helping to reduce landfill waste and create nutrient-rich compost for a greener future.
We use over 500,000 tonnes of paper and cardboard every day. Around 34% of all the household rubbish we throw away is paper and card, and approximately half of this is made up of newspapers and magazines, most of which can be recycled. 17 trees go into making 1 tonne of paper.
Learn the Importance of Separating Plastic Waste and follow the Steps to Proper Plastic Waste Segregation. Proper plastic segregation is crucial to prevent contamination, making recycling more efficient and valuable. Benefits include resource efficiency, energy savings, and environmental protection. Click the link below to explore how you can contribute to a more sustainable future.
Producing steel from a recycled material saves 75% of the energy needed for steel made from virgin material. Every steel can is 100% recyclable. It can be recycled over and over again into products like bicycles and of course new cans.
One third of all household bin waste can be composted. Help Ireland meet its EU targets to divert organic waste away from landfills. It’s environmentally friendly and the right thing to do. Get yourself a brown bin.
Discover the benefits of using your brown compost bin and learn the Steps to Proper Food Waste Segregation. Ensure your compost bin is used effectively, helping to reduce landfill waste and create nutrient-rich compost for a greener future.
Learn the Importance of Separating Plastic Waste and follow the Steps to Proper Plastic Waste Segregation. Proper plastic segregation is crucial to prevent contamination, making recycling more efficient.
Learn the Importance of Separating Paper Waste and follow the Steps to Proper Paper Waste Segregation. Proper paper segregation is crucial to reduce contamination, making recycling more efficient.
See below a selection of downloadable posters for your workplace or office.
Save Money
The more you recycle the less you pay!
It's the Law
Everyone that produces waste has a "duty of care" to ensure it is handled correctly by an approved operator.
Educate Children
Showing our children best practice in recycling leads to less waste in the future.