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Environmental Protection Agency www epa ie Waste http www epa ie irelandsenvironment waste Pollutant Release and Transfer Register http prtr epa ie Department of the Environment Community and Local ...
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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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How Much Waste Does Ireland Produce?
Ireland per head of population is among the highest waste producers in Europe O ur waste every year would fill Croke Park to the top of the stands It is estimated that 2 823 242 t of municipal waste ...
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Lifecycle of a Product
The choices we make every day determine how much waste we produce As consumers we usually only see or use a product for a very short time in its lifecycle For example we may buy a hot drink from a ...
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Septic Tank System
Septic Tank System
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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.
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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
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A nappy disaster
A nappy disaster
A child can use up to 8,500 nappies from birth to potty. This number of used nappies would fill to 150 black plastic bags. Some people think they can flush nappies down the toliet but the cartoon shows what could happen. If a mum used modern reusable nappies, she could get by with less than a hundred. Even if she washes the nappies herself, she’ll save over €2,000.
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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.
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More Methods
Recycling The message is clear recycling is good for the environment It saves energy reduces raw material use and combats climate change which is dealt with in another section of this website In 1998 ...



