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Waste Management

Reducing waste at source and improving recycling.

Effective waste management follows the hierarchy: reduce, reuse, recycle. By minimising waste at source and maximising recycling, you can reduce costs and environmental impact.

Proper waste separation ensures recyclables are recycled and reduces contamination. Use the national colour coding (Green=Recycling, Brown=Organic, Black=General) and provide clear signage.

Tips & Actions

  • Quick WinSet up bins following national colour coding
  • Quick WinAdd clear signage with pictures showing what goes where
  • Quick WinPlace bins where waste is generated
  • Quick WinBrief users on proper sorting
  • Medium TermArrange brown bin collection for food waste

The best waste is waste not created. Review purchasing decisions to reduce packaging and choose reusable over disposable options where practical.

Tips & Actions

  • Quick WinAudit your waste to understand what you're throwing away
  • Quick WinChoose products with less packaging
  • Quick WinAvoid single-use items where possible
  • Quick WinSet up collection for deposit-return bottles and cans
  • Medium TermStart on-site composting
  • Medium TermCreate an event waste management plan

Related Resources

Re-turn Deposit Scheme

Ireland's deposit return scheme for bottles and cans

Water ManagementCommunity Funding