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Galway people to rethink e-waste as 14 million tonnes discarded in bins

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Household electronic and electrical waste amounted to 62 billion tonnes globally or 29kg per home, new data shows today. However, only close to 9kg of e-waste was recycled per person in Galway last year.

Why it's time ditch the disposables

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In a convenience-driven culture where single-use items are the norm, it's easy to overlook the long-term environmental impact of disposable coffee cups. Despite being warned repeatedly, why are we still not listening? According to reusables company and lifestyle brand Ecoset, there are a number of compelling reasons why people in Ireland should consider ditching the disposables in 2024.

Five ways to make your groceries last longer and eight ways to reduce home waste

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Too Good To Go, the social impact company behind the world’s largest marketplace for surplus food, is sharing some top tips on how to reduce your environmental impact and making sure you get the most from your grocery shop.

Keena condemns the illegal dumping of two deceased ewes on Tully Road

The illegal dumping of deceased ewes into a ditch on the Tully Road in Baylin has been condemned by local councillor, Frankie Keena.

Local businesses encouraged to avail of recently announced energy efficiency grant

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Small businesses in Athlone and across County Westmeath are being encouraged to check their eligibility for a new support that could help them reduce their energy output.

Why you should scrap your old vehicle

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Your old car or van may well be worth money and a permitted scrapyard may offer you payment in exchange for your vehicle – the amount will depend on its age, make and condition.

Free e-waste and battery recycling events in east Galway this month

East Galway householders are being urged to bring their batteries, electrical and electronic waste to a set of free collection days to help the county meet national e-waste recycling targets for 2023.

Free e-waste and battery recycling events to take place across the county this spring

Householders around the county are being urged to bring their old batteries, electrical, and electronic waste to one of the upcoming free collection days hosted by WEEE Ireland.

Give your garden an eco-friendly boost with some home-made compost

Spring is in the air, and it's time to start thinking about preparing the garden for the growing season ahead. You can give your plants the best start by providing them with some home-made compost.

Anger as twice-rejected Gort Biogas Plant approved by An Bord Pleanala

An Bord Pleanala has granted permission for the major Gort Biogas plant to go ahead, overturning previous rejection decisions by Galway County Council and creating what opponents have called “another potential environmental disaster” for South Galway.

 

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