Sustainability, connectivity projects boosted by Microsoft alliance

A new Microsoft-led programme has yielded benefits for the Parkinson’s Association of Ireland and sustainability initiative My Waste, with two new concept projects designed to tackle issues of connectivity and sustainability.

WRAP’s food and drink industry agreement to halve greenhouse gas emissions by 2030

With only four months until COP26, the UK has taken a bold step forward in reducing the impact food has on the natural world with a number of ambitious changes to its ground-breaking Courtauld Commitment voluntary agreement.

EPA announces draft National Hazardous Waste Management Plan 2021-2027 is now open for public consultation

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has published the draft National Hazardous Waste Management Plan 2001-2007 and associated Strategic Environmental Assessment and Appropriate Assessment.

Swiss students on the hunt for microplastics in the Alps

The deep-blue crystal lakes and rivers of Switzerland’s picture-postcard Upper Engadine region look pristine, but could they be transporting miniscule plastic fragments and fibres? A team of Swiss scientists wants to find out.

Stretch out and save €700 this summer, says EPA

As the country prepares for an outdoor summer of picnics and barbeques, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has launched a new campaign to encourage people to reduce their food waste, highlighting simple food storage steps to make their fresh food last longer.

Sisters realise zero waste dream with Co Cavan shop

Two sisters from Co Cavan say the pandemic has given them the opportunity to realise a dream - by opening the county's first zero waste shop.

Metals critical to UK's net zero transition being lost in waste electronics

The UK is losing out on millions of pounds worth of metals crucial to delivering on its climate goals due to poor recycling rates and limited recyling infrastructure for waste electronics, fresh research has warned.

This Summer, Love This Place, Leave No Trace

A new public awareness campaign from Leave No Trace Ireland and its partners calls on the public to exercise renewed care and responsibility when outdoors in managing dogs, preventing litter, and ensuring that there are no fires unless on a designated site.

When waste becomes worthwhile

Made from turning landfill into a clean source of energy, solid recovered fuels are a powerful way of reducing carbon emissions and contributing to a greener world.

Clampdown on quad bikes and regulation of e-scooters among reforms of traffic laws

Quad-bikes and scramblers are to be banned from public spaces and gardaí will have powers to enter private property to seize them from owners suspected of breaking the law.

Report proposes global treaty to end production of virgin plastic production by 2040

Scientists are calling for a binding treaty to phase out global production of virgin plastic by 2040.