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Poulaphouca Lake, Co. Wicklow
This lake and reservoir are within the Special Areas of Conservation for its wild bird population. The reservoir here is one of two major sources of Dublin's water supply.
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Nest boxes with removable trays
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Courtesy of Frank Keane
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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.
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Hand feeding a chicken
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Courtesy of Frank Keane
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Ireland's footprint
Our ecological footprint is at least one and one quarter time its ideal size and is growing.
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Under the coop
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Courtesy of Frank Keane
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Pollution in our natural environment
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Cordless phone
Cordless phones use between 2 and 3 watts in both active and standby modes. Also about 60% of cordless phone energy use occurs during standby time.
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Municipal Waste
The image shows a bin on a street packed full of household and commerical waste.
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Junk Mail
By blocking junk mail you help stem a cycle of waste paper.
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Water Conservation Measure for Older Toilets
Water Conservation Measure for Older Toilets
© Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government
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Radon Detectors
Radon detectors
Courtesy of the Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland
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Clean Green
Try and not use these typical household cleaners. Instead use natural products to clean your home.
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Bungalow Interior Plan
Designing your house in the right way, taking advantage of all the natural elements around it, is one of the best ways to make it sustainable to live in. This drawing shows us the rooms inside a bungalow or single storey house.
Courtesy of Irene Barber
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Building a new house
Make sure whoever is building your new home is dealing with the construction waste responsibly.
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Chicken coop and run
Make sure your chicken coop is accessible for cleaning.
Courtesy of Frank Keane
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Dublin Airport Departures
Dublin airport has a constant stream of people coming and going from Ireland.
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Petrol Cap
Always make sure your petrol cap is secured for safety reasons and to save fuel.
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Network Printer
Use one or two networked printers in your office instead of personal printers for everyone.
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Ireland
All over the world resources are stretched not just in Ireland.
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Fairtrade shop
The front of a fairtrade shop.
Copy of John Kennedy
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Watch Your Speed
Reducing your revs and speed helps the environment and makes you a safer driver.
Copyright George McHugh
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Irish school with green flag
This Irish school passed all the requirements to become a 'Green School.'
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A discarded plastic bag
The introduction of a plastic bag levy had an immediate benefit to our environment – with a decrease in excess of 95% in plastic bag litter. Surveys indicated that up to 90% of shoppers used long-life bags in 2003, compared with 36% in 1999.
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Modern Architecture at University College Dublin
A photograph of a typical building at University College Dublin. The modern architecture revolves around geometric shapes, horrizontal metal windows and flat roofs.
Irish Architectural Archives
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Zebra Mussel
These species can survive out of water for several days in moist shaded conditions so when boats and water craft are removed from the water it is necessary to hose them down properly to get rid of any zebra mussels that may have attached themselves.
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Ireland's footprint
Our ecological footprint is at least one and one quarter time its ideal size and is growing.
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Enjoying your environment
People should strive to live in harmony with their surroundings.
copyright Environmental Protection Agency
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The Breakdown of River Basin Districts
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© Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government
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Which path to chose?
Sustainability or High consumption?
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Dublin City
The River Liffey, because of its position at the heart of the city and beyond, is susceptible to pollution from leaking sewers and many industrial pollutants.
Courtesy of Dept. of Environment, Heritage and Local Government
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Dublin City