SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AT THE HUB
Information and awareness is the first step in making our lives more sustainable.The links below to the various websites will not provide all the answers but they will introduce ideas and ways in which we can make our lives more sustainable. We hope through these links we will contribute to achieving sustainable development.
Tips for making your daily life more sustainable
– Rethink, Reuse, Reduce, Recycle
– Use a reusable shopping bag
– Use a reusable coffee cup
– Use a reusable water bottle
– Ensure that you segregate your waste
– Don’t litter
– Avoid using single use items, e.g. disposable knives and forks
– Avoid packaging by buying loose produce, if possible
– Use public transport if possible
– Buy local
Stop Food Waste
Stop Food Waste is a programme funded under the EPA National Waste Prevention Programme. Waste Prevention is the preferred waste management in Ireland. The website is full of information and tips on how to prevent food waste.
http://www.stopfoodwaste.ie
Conscious Cup Campaign
The Conscious Cup Campaign was started in late 2016 by a group of concerned individuals who, inspired by similar initiatives of cafes and citizens around the world, are aiming to reduce and eventually eliminate single use cups in Ireland.
http://www.consciouscup.ie
Refill Ireland
The Refill.ie voluntary project aims to prevent plastic waste through reducing the amount of single use drinking water plastic bottles we consume in Ireland of which a very significant portion end up on our streets, waterways and seas, but whilst keeping us all healthy, hydrated and saving money at the same time. Simply put, if the waste is not created in the first instance, there is no waste management problem. https://ww.refill.ie
The Local Authority Waters and Communities Office (LAWCO)
The Waters and Communities Office was set up in February 2016 to promote better management of our streams, rivers, lakes, estuaries, coastal waters and groundwater for the benefit of present and future generations. This is not only a legal requirement of the EU Water Framework Directive, it is in all our best interests.
http://www.watersandcommunities.ie
Recycling List Ireland
The Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment in conjunction with the 3 Regional Waste Offices and the Waste Industry has compiled a definitive list of recyclable items. This is the first single national standard list of items that you can recycle. However, as per the Waste Hierarchy, prevention of waste in the first place is the preferred option.
WEEE Ireland
For information and advice on recycling all your WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) at household, retail and manufacturing level contact WEEE Ireland.
http://www.weeireland.ie
An Taisce Clean Coasts
Clean Coasts engages communities in the protection of Ireland’s beaches, seas and marine life. The programme is operated by the Environmental Education Unit of An Taisce and is currently funded by the Department of the Housing, Planning, Community & Local Government and Fáilte Ireland. Clean Coasts is made up of two main elements; Clean Coasts Volunteering and the Green Coast Award.
http://www.cleancoasts.org
The Food Waste Charter for Ireland
The Food Waste charter for Ireland was introduced in response to the country’s commitment to achieve a 50% reduction in food waste by 2030. The Charter, introduced at the Forum on Food Waste in March 2017, was signed into effect by The Minister for Communication, Climate Action & Environment and the Director General of the Environment Protection Agency. The Charter aims to provide a collective commitment for people, businesses and communities. This commitment involves implementing at least one food waste prevention action within the first year of signing up, and putting measures in place to carry out future actions by 2020.
No one section of the food system can reduce Ireland’s food waste. It is only through collaboration and a shared vision that this ambitious goal can be achieved.
Green Business
Green Business is a free and confidential resource efficiency service for all types of SMEs in Ireland. The service is funded by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the National Waste Prevention Programme with the objective of delivering substantive resource efficiency improvements and cost savings, through waste prevention and reductions in water and energy consumption.
http://www.greenbusiness.ie
SEAI-Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland
SEAI is Ireland’s national sustainable energy authority. Their vision is for Ireland’s energy to be sustainable, secure, affordable, and clean. To achieve this, Ireland must use less energy, move to clean energy, and innovate to create new solutions to meet our energy needs. Leading the transition to smarter and more sustainable energy activities is central to what they do.
http://wwwseai.ie
Back to Basics
Back to Basics is an initiative run by the three Regional Waste Offices and funded by your Local Authorities. It shows the best ways to reduce waste and show you the best possible ways to deal with the waste you have produced.
lhttp://www.bit.ly/2vwbf
Free Trade Ireland
FreeTrade Ireland is a unique public service allowing you to pass on and pick-up items free of charge. Get involved today and start saving money and protecting your environment
http://www.freeraderland.ie
EPA –Live Green
The content of this portal will provide advice, awareness and education on sustainability at home and in your community.
http://www.epa.ie/livegreen
EPA- Ireland’s Environment
This online resource provides up to date information about Ireland’s environment
http://www.epa.ie/irelandsenvironment
Galway County Council
Galway County Council is responsible for the administrative area of County Galway, excluding Galway City. The Council is responsible for the planning, design and construction of important infrastructures, such as roads, water supply, drainage facilities and certain social and quasi-so cial services, such as housing, fire stations, libraries and burial grounds./http://www.galway.ie/en
