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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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)

Combat Climate Change Ireland - understand climate change and how you can take action to combat it.

Dublin City Council - Environment - information on the environment from Dublin City Council

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

Energy Green Paper - from Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources

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

Green Christmas Tips from Kildare County Council

Green Wedding - Tips from Friends of the Earth

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

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.

supporting Ireland's race against waste