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# circular economy

This week
26th November 2023 - 2nd December 2023
Just 28% of plastic packaging recycled as country remains off track to meet EU targets
While there was a notable decrease in hazardous waste, the EPA found that Ireland remains behind on targets overall.
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Tue 6:30 AM
This year
2023
Eamon Ryan says school exam system 'not serving our purposes'
Secondary school in Ireland is too exam-focused and needs to be broadened, the Green Party leader insisted.
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Sep 23rd 2023, 12:05 AM
Ireland at risk of missing plastic recycling targets, with most plastic waste incinerated
New figures from the EPA show that just 28% of plastics are recycled in Ireland.
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Aug 24th 2023, 1:57 PM
Last year
2022
Inside the small Finnish city that became a big player in climate action
A report by
Lauren Boland
A Finnish city with a population nearly the size of Cork’s is years ahead of Europe’s climate targets.
100km north of Helsinki, a Finnish city with a population nearly the size of Cork's is years ahead of Europe's climate targets.
The Journal visited Lahti this week for a closer look at its climate policies in action.
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Oct 8th 2022, 12:05 AM
Circular Economy Act signed into law with disposable cup levy due before end of year
The levy on disposable cups – the best-known feature of the act – aims to help phase out single-use products.
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Jul 22nd 2022, 3:06 PM
20c charge for single-use coffee cups set to be brought in later this year
The levy will be brought in as part of the government’s new Circular Economy Bill.
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Mar 30th 2022, 11:10 AM
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Regulations have been signed for a Deposit Return Scheme for plastic bottles and aluminium cans
The drinks industry is to fund and operate the scheme.
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Nov 19th 2021, 9:18 PM
Your crash course in... the circular economy
A breakdown of the opportunities and challenges for businesses heading towards the circular economy.
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Jun 6th 2019, 1:17 PM