North Donegal householders are being urged to bring their batteries, electrical and electronic waste to a set of free collection days to help the county meet national e-waste recycling targets for 2023. The events, hosted by WEEE Ireland in partnership with Donegal County Council, kick off on Tuesday, April 4 at Dennis McCallion’s Yard, opposite […]
Almost 100,000 tonnes of packaging waste generated
IRELAND is expected to generate 97,0000 tonnes of packaging waste this Christmas, an increase of four per cent on last year’s figure. New research from the environmental, not-for-profit organisation, Repak has revealed that 93 per cent of shoppers in Ireland receive Christmas gifts each year that they don’t use. The study found that 68 per […]
Tory island is showing signs of rejuvenation
The first ever Naíonra on the island is preparing to open its doors and plans afoot for youth clubs, recycling centre and massive clean-up
Donegal getting good at recycling – Rehab Glassco
NEW figures show that, in the first eight months of 2013, 40 glass bottles and jars were recycled per head of population in County Donegal.