Environment __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Covid 19 We have been participating in national awareness campaign in relation to presentation of waste during the pandemic. All nationally developed materials have been promoted locally through our Communications Section.
Illegal Dumping The levels of illegal dumping nationwide have increased during Covid 19. The three regional waste authorities have devised a social media and radio advertising campaign which we have promoted through our Communications section
Waste prevention Grant Scheme The following organisations received funding from the Waste Prevention Grant Scheme. The maximum grant aid was €1,000. The results of some of the projects will be showcased during ReUse month (October).
Organisation
Project details
More Clay Less Plastic and Cork Deaf Association More Clay Less Plastic and Spriggs Road Community Association More Clay Less Plastic and LINCs More Clay Less Plastic and Cork Migrant Centre
Re-purposing non-recyclable plastic containers for planting and making clay plant pots
Community composting workshops
Re-purposing non-recyclable plastic containers for planting and making clay plant pots
Recycling project – Bowls of Conversation
Old Cork Waterworks Experience
Reusable cup project
St Stephens Sustainable Food Lab
Installation of raised beds for fruit trees using recycled materials Zero waste section at Baby Market (Cloth nappy library, secondhand clothing, etc)
Baby Market
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