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 […]
Read MoreIf 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 […]
Read MoreIn 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 […]
Read MoreIn 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 […]
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