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At your local bring bank you are likely to see bins like these, plus bins for cans, glass and other waste. It is important to separate your waste before heading off to a bring bank.
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Waterfall
Courtesy of the EPA
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A discarded washing machine.
WEEE is very harmful to the environment if left like this.
Copyright Environmental Protection Agency
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Flytipping
Flytipping is the dumping of waste on the side of the road for others to deal with.
Courtesy of the EPA
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Flood Level Probability Plot
Flood Level Probability Plot
Courtesy of The Academy of Engineering in Ireland
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Indoor water tap
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A typical compost bin
Compost bins, like the one in the image, are relatively cheap and provide an important source of environmental protection. It can also save you money on soil for your garden plants.
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Eutrophication
This type of algae bloom destroys entire ecosytems by depriving the other plant and animal life of oxygen and changes the colour of the water it invades.
© Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government
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Our Planet
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Car emissions
Every year, on September 22nd, we have a European Car Free Day. Across the EU, people are asked to take different types of transport like walking, cycling and public transport.
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Ireland's Biodiversity - Estimated Number of Species
Ireland's Biodiversity - Estimated Number of Species (Botanic Gardens, 2008; Birdwatch Ireland, 2008; DAHGI, 1998). Source: Ireland's Environment 2008.
Courtesy EPA
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Great soil groups of Ireland.
Great soil groups of Ireland. Source: Ireland's Environment 2008.
Courtesy EPA
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Clouds in a summer sky
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Courtesy of the EPA
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Chicken eggs and spoons
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Courtesy of Frank Keane
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Burning fossil fuels for energy, heat and transport increases GHG levels
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As climate change continues, flooding will increase around the world
The extensive flooding that affected much of the country in August 2008 damaged roads and much local infrastructure. This section of the N3 which runs from Dublin to Cavan was impassable during the downpours.
Courtesy of Dublin City Council
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Buying from the local farmer's market instead imported foods reduces carbon miles
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© Cork City Libraries
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The agricultural sector has one of the highest GHG emission rates
Silage making machine at work on a Co. Meath farm.
By permission of Meath Leader.
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The inside of a compost bin
Many different things can be used in your household compost bin. Here is an example of a typical bin.
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ENFO Desktop Background: Yellow Flag Iris
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Gathering around the feeder
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Courtesy of Frank Keane
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What to put in your compost bin?
For best results coarse materials should be chopped or ground into small pieces before being added to the heap as this will speed decomposition.
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Enjoying the goodness of lettuce!
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Courtesy of Frank Keane
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Enjoying the goodness of lettuce!