join the race against waste

"Treat the earth well. It was not given to you by your parents.
It was loaned to you by your children" - Kenyan Proverb

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help fight climate change

Climate change is already happening and represents one of the greatest environmental, social and economic threats facing the planet

Projected global warming this century is likely to trigger serious consequences for mankind and other life forms, including a rise in sea levels

The governments of Europe are working together to tackle climate change and reduce the EU's carbon emissions. However, to really make a difference, we all need to think about our personal environmental impact and take steps to reduce our carbon footprint.

This calculator will work out how many kgs of CO2 you can save each year and give you the chance to make a public pledge to reduce your personal carbon footprint.

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Example of a success story:

In March 2002 the Irish government introduced a tax of 15 cent per bag on most of the estimated one billion plastic bags handed out in Ireland each year - three a day for every woman, man and child in the country. Most of these bags were used once only before being discarded.

The tax had the effect of reducing dramatically the number of plastic bags used in shopping. It shows what can be done with a little planning and a little effort.

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environmental links (alphabetical order)

Climate Action - EU action against climate change

DublinBikes - All you need to know about dublinbikes, the new bike sharing scheme for Dublin city.

Dublin City Council - Water Waste and Environment - information on the environment from Dublin City

Dublin Free Trade - passing on what you no longer need

Dublin Green Map - Requires Flash - (to Get Macromedia Flash click HERE)

Dublin Waste - are you unsure where to recyle certain materials?

Eco Congregation Ireland - Churches co-operating in raising environmental awareness

ENFO - Information on the Environment

Environmental Protection Agency Ireland - to protect and improve the natural environment

Friends of the Earth Ireland - Inspiring solutions for people and the planet

Great Ideas for a better world - Tips from Friends of the Earth

Green Christmas Tips from Eartheasy

Jumbletown Ireland - passing on what you no longer need

Power of One Campaign - personal energy saving tips for Ireland

Race against Waste - You too can Take Action at home, at work, and in your area

Rent a Bike - Phoenix Park Bike Hire - enjoy cycling in Europe's largest enclosed park

Stop Climate Chaos - an Irish website promoting climate responsibility

Sustainable Energy Ireland - mission is to promote and assist the development of sustainable energy.

Sustainability Ireland - Ireland's internet portal to the world of sustainability.

Village - The Village - Become part of a thriving and innovative community in Ireland's only ecovillage

supporting Ireland's race against waste