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Urban litter
Urban litter
Rubbish can accumulate anywhere. Cities are facing increasing problems because of growth in population leading to increasing quantities of waste being generated.
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Rubbish near a beach, Co. Donegal
Rubbish near a beach, Co. Donegal
The Environmental Protection Agency, along with local authorities, can enforce fines for illegal dumping.
© Donegal County Council
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Boiling water old and new
Boiling water old and new
The image shows how people used to heat water - over an open fire - compared to a modern kettle, which needs to be disposed of safely.
Copyright managed by the Library Council
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The three bin system
The three bin system
One of the easiest way to bring recycling into your home or work place is to start a bin system. The image shows a three bin system, but there are many varieties depending on the waste you or your surroundings are creating.
Copyright Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government
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What's in your bin?
What's in your bin?
Every house produces large amounts of waste every week, but have you ever wondered what makes up the rubbish you throw away? On average about 2/3 of the average household bin is recyclable.
Copyright Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government
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Irish School Tree Sapling
Irish School Tree Sapling
Planting and growing trees is an important lesson to be taught in schools and results in the school becoming green.
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Waste facilities in Cork
Waste facilities in Cork
This is an image of the waste facilities at a Cork County Council site
Copyright John Doheny
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Cooking old and new
Cooking old and new
Times have changed and so have the methods of cooking. The new oven cooker replaced open fire cooking but it does need to be disposed of at a WEEE recycling point for disposal when it is finished with.
Copyright the Dorothea Lange Collection, Oakland Museum of California
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Heating methods old and new
Heating methods old and new
The modern heater has now become the popular way to heat a room. The open fire is seen less and less.
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A waste scene
A waste scene
This image shows perfectly how waste can accumulate in an area and starts to create environmental problems. Plastic sheeting and bags take years to decompose and this waste could be here for many years if it is not managed properly
Copyright Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government