Month: May 2014

  • Ten steps to bring Europe towards a circular solution

    Ten steps to bring Europe towards a circular solution

    In the statement, we’re; We’re doing so in tandem with the ongoing revision of the Landfill, Packaging Waste and Waste Framework Directives. The timely review of waste policy now provides us with a great opportunity to set Europe on a clear path towards resource efficiency. It is simply no longer tenable to burn and bury…

  • Going on a Holiday to Majorca? Bring along your waste.

    Going on a Holiday to Majorca? Bring along your waste.

    From Bundoran to Bunyola, waste in haste. Nestled on the North west coast of  Majorca, in the spurs of the Serra de Tramuntana, just 9 miles from Majorca’s Capital, Palma , lies the picturesque town of Bunyola.  It’s just 2,572 km from Bundoran, but unlike Bundoran its 5,475 inhabitants (double that of Bundoran)  have a serious concern.  They…

  • The scandal of Food Waste in Ireland – Eco Eye view

    The scandal of Food Waste in Ireland – Eco Eye view

    There is no better way to understand just how much food is being wasted by today’s distribution systems than to watch this short Eco Eye video. With over 30% of food wasted and even more never reaching our shelves it is time to do something about it in our own lives . In this video,…