Tag: agriculture
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…
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…
Addressing Ireland’s Nitrogen Crisis: Insights from our Meeting with the EU Commission
On Wednesday 18th September, our Vice Chairperson, Jack Coffey, met with the European Commission to discuss the submission we made in response to the public consultation in March of this year on the Nitrates Directive, as well as Ireland’s ongoing environmental challenges, particularly concerning nitrogen pollution and its broader impacts. The primary focus of the…
