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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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Pollution and Anti-Litter Awareness Initiatives
The official framework to deal with litter pollution in Ireland is covered by the Litter Pollution Acts 1997 to 2009 Under these acts the responsibility lies with the local authority to manage and ...
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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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Typical Treatment Process
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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 ...
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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 ...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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Litter Constituents
Litter Constituents
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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 ...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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Disposing of Asbestos Waste
Asbestos waste is a toxic and dangerous waste which must be disposed of properly Anyone wishing to dispose of asbestos waste should contact their local authority for advice and only hand over the ...
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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.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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