Tag: waste
WMO State of Global Climate Report
Article by ZWAI member Patrick Meighan Background The World Meteorological Organisation has released its annual State of Global Climate report for 2024. According to the WMO, “clear signs of human-induced climate change have reached new heights in 2024.” The report examined several key climate indicators, many of which reached record levels. It also highlights the…
Radio Interview: The Importance of Recycling Nitrates and Phosphorus
ZWAI’s Ollan Herr was featured on LMFM’s Late Lunch Monday show! A big thank you to Gerry Kelly for the fantastic interview and for providing a great platform to discuss one of ZWAI’s key issues—recycling nitrates and phosphorus to prevent algal blooms in lakes and rivers and reduce water pollution. At ZWAI, we are committed…
Wasted Opportunity: Gaps in Ireland’s New Programme for Government
Ireland’s latest Programme for Government, which has just been ratified, presents a roadmap for tackling pressing issues like waste management and promoting a circular economy. However, upon further inspection we noticed one striking omission from the document: The complete absence of figures or quantifiable targets. The commitments largely focus on maintaining existing goals, with very…
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…
A Continent of Waste: Reflections
In reflecting on this insightful article by @Jack O’Sullivan, titled “A Continent of Waste,” we are reminded of his long-standing commitment to the principles of zero waste and circular design – a vision he has championed since the inception of the Zero Waste Alliance Ireland, alongside fellow founders who shared this pioneering spirit. Written in…
How Shein Quickly Became Fast Fashion’s Biggest Polluter
With Halloween around the corner, we have a frightening topic to bring to our readers. That is, the scary truth about every everyone’s favourite “fashion” brand: Shein. A recent article from Grist has highlighted Shein’s troubling rise as the world’s biggest fast-fashion polluter, a distinction it has earned through relentless production practices that push waste…
ZWAI Joins Forces with Coldplay to Champion Sustainability at Dublin Concerts
Submitted by: Nazia Naheed Husain, ZWAI Member and Volunteer at the Coldplay Concert In a monumental collaboration that underscores the growing synergy between music and environmental activism, ZWAI had the unique opportunity to participate in Coldplay’s highly anticipated Dublin concerts, held at Croke Park from August 29 to September 2, 2024. The partnership, facilitated by…
Dereliction in Ireland: Wasted Opportunity Beyond the Housing Crisis
Ireland’s housing crisis is a well documented and widely discussed issue. However, there’s a less talked-about aspect that compounds the problem: the significant amount of waste associated with the derelict properties scattered across the country. These neglected buildings are not just a visual blight; they represent a massive waste of resources that could otherwise be…
Planet vs. Plastics: A Call to Action for Earth Day 2024
As we approach Earth Day 2024 on the 22nd of April, the urgency to address one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time is clearer than ever: the battle between our planet and plastics.
