Zero Waste Alliance Ireland

LET’S REDUCE OUR WASTE TO ZERO

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  • Kerry’s Wise Wool Project Tackles Ireland’s Wool Waste with Community Workshops

    Kerry’s Wise Wool Project Tackles Ireland’s Wool Waste with Community Workshops

    Blog by ZWAI member Zihan Zheng Ireland produces nearly 7,000 tonnes of wool annually, most of which goes unused and is classified as a “Category 3 waste product.” For decades, Irish sheep farmers have been told their wool is worthless—it costs more to shear a sheep than to sell its fleece. Synthetic fibers, often cheaper…

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  • Reducing Food Waste: A Key to a Sustainable Future

    Reducing Food Waste: A Key to a Sustainable Future

    Food waste is not just an environmental issue; it’s an ethical, economic, and societal challenge that demands immediate attention. At the Green Gather Food Event in Westmeath, ZWAI highlighted the staggering statistics and practical solutions to tackle this crisis during a talk by one our Vice Chairperson, Jack O’Sullivan. The Problem ZWAI’s Call to Action…

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  • ZWAI at COP29: Civil Society Equity Review

    ZWAI at COP29: Civil Society Equity Review

    As two of our representatives attend COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, we are proud to stand alongside ngos, climate advocates, and civil society organisations in the fight for climate justice. We are happy to announce our participation in the launch of the 2024 Civil Society Equity Review. This landmark report highlights the urgent need for developed…

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ZWAI promotes a rethink of current discard, disposal practices and works towards a circular economy. We are engaged at national and EU level in policy initiatives and information campaigns.