Environment
As Ireland marks National Food Waste Recycling Week, research highlights progress in brown bin use and the challenge of contamination.
The EPA reported that an estimated 750,000t of food waste was generated in Ireland, with 53,000t being from the primary production stage.
Consumers and businesses are being urged to use a brown bin, recycle their food waste and reduce their carbon footprint.
Minister for Agriculture Charlie Mc Conalogue is reminding consumers of the importance of food waste prevention by using Christmas leftovers.
Rural Life
All householders in Ireland will be entitled to a brown bin recycling collection service from their waste collector from January 2024.
