Spooky & Sustainable: Tips for DIY Halloween Decorations
As the crisp autumn air rolls in and the leaves turn fiery shades of red and gold, Halloween provides the perfect excuse to get crafty. But before you head to the store for expensive decorations, look around your home and garden because you already have everything you need! This year, go green and ghoulish by […]
If you’ve been thinking about turning your organic waste into something useful, autumn is the perfect season to begin. It’s nature’s clean-up time, with fallen leaves, garden trimmings, and other compost materials readily available, creating a home composter setup has never been easier. As trees shed their leaves and gardens wind down, there’s an endless […]
In 2023, Ireland produced an estimated 835,000 tonnes of food waste, according to the EPA. That’s about 162 kg per person, well above the EU average of 132 kg. Households alone were responsible for 221,000 tonnes, or over a quarter of the total. Food waste is more than just unwanted leftovers. It’s a hidden […]
Brown Bins for Businesses: Why Food Waste Recycling Matters
In Ireland, businesses that produce food waste, whether it’s a café, restaurant, hotel, or a supermarket, are required to separate that waste at source. This means you can’t just toss food scraps such as rotten fruit and vegetables, and other organic waste in with general rubbish. Instead, they need to go into a brown bin […]
Why Meal Planning Is Your Secret Weapon Against Food Waste
Let’s be real, we’ve all been there. You head to the grocery store “just to grab a few things,” and next thing you know, you’re lugging home three kinds of pasta, four random smoothie flavours and that giant bag of crisps you swore you wouldn’t touch. And yet… somehow… no actual ingredients for dinner. Maybe […]
Confused about the type of skip you need for your next home renovation? Or whether that old TV can go in with your skip waste? We’re here to help you and make skip hire simple and stress-free. This handy list of Skip Hire Dos and Don’ts is all you need before placing your next order. […]
1. Cut Down on Paper Usage Paper waste piles up quickly in most households. Instead of relying on paper towels, switch to reusable cloth towels or microfiber cleaning cloths. They’re more durable, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly. You can also go digital wherever possible by opting for e-bills, digital receipts, and online documents to reduce […]
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