Resources
Presentation to Secondary School CBS Mitchelstown on Zero Waste Principles
Thanks to the students in sixth year who did a fundraising event for us in their school. We were in turn invited to come speak to the students and it was all in all a great success! 19/01/24
Submission to the DECC on the Proposed Amendments to the Access to Information on the Environment (AIE) Regulations 2007-2018
Our first submission to bring in the new year! Regulations now require urgent and major revision in response to findings by the Aarhus Convention Compliance Committee (ACCC) of non-compliances by Ireland. Thanks to our contributing members! Read our submission below, sent to DECC on the 8th of January 2024.
End of Life Vehicles: Observations and Feedback to the European Commission
Revision of Directives 2000/53/EC and 2005/64/EC on End-of-Life Vehicles, submission sent on the 4th of December 2023. Thanks to all our contributing members!
Observations and Feedback to the European Commission on the Proposed Revision of the EU Waste Framework
Read our submission made on the 22nd November below. Thanks to all contributing members for your work!
Submission to the DECC on the draft Green Public Procurement Strategy and Action Plan
17 November 2023. Thanks to all our contributing members!
Submission on the Proposed EU Directive on Soil Monitoring and Resilience
Read our submission now to the European Commission entitled “Observations and Feedback to the European Commission on the Proposed EU Directive on Soil Monitoring and Resilience”. Submitted 3rd November 2023.
Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) – Evaluating EU Rules
Our recent submission to the European Commission in response to their public consultation, addresses critical issues related to Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). Submitted on September 22nd, this document outlines key recommendations and insights aimed at promoting sustainable practices and responsible management of electronic waste within the EU. Read or download it below.
Submission on the Draft Waste Management Plan for a Circular Economy
Submission to the DECC on Disposable Vapes (and Why They Should be Banned)
Read our submission to the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications in Response to the Department’s Public Consultation on Disposable Vaping Devices
The Beneficial Roles of Agroforestry –Reducing Fertiliser, Mitigating Climate Change, and Improving Soil Health
Presentation by Jack O’Sullivan for a seminar on agroforestry organised by Jack Coffey (ZWAI board member and vice Chairperson) and Tracton Biodiverstiy Group, held in May 2023 in Minane bridge, Co. Cork. Presentation slides prepared by Jack O’Sullivan and Órla Coutin Fitzsimons. Read or download the presentation below:
All-island Implementation of the Aarhus Convention
This report by ZWAI member Alison Hough, among others, summarises the research carried out for the project ‘Finding Common Ground: Towards All-island implementation of the Aarhus Convention’. This project set out to explore issues with all island implementation of the Aarhus Convention and what role an all-island ‘Aarhus Centre’ might play in this. This was…
The National Sustainability Summit: One Earth For All – A Plea For Sustainability
