Circular Thinking: The economy-wide move to cut waste The circular economy is about making better use of the products and materials we already have but Ireland is way behind its European neighbours on … Business • 17 Oct
Panda seeks to double capacity at Ballymount plant Panda Waste is to lodge plans direct to An Bord Pleanála to seek permission to double its waste processing capacity at its Ballymount site to … Business • 18 May
Green meals: The apps aiming to cut food waste Ireland dumps an estimated 1.1 million tonnes of food each year; a financial and environmental problem that food firms and consumers are turning to technology … Business • 30 Jan 22
Full Circle: What the circular economy means for firms The 'Circular Economy' may be a new concept to many, but it could soon upend the way consumers consume, and businesses produce. Getting to it … Business • 14 Dec 21
WEEE Ireland sees record electronics recycling in 2020 Ireland recycled a record level of electrical goods last year, according to WEEE Ireland. Business • 17 Jun 21
Recycling rate improved in 2019 - Repak Ireland recovered and recycled one million tonnes of material last year and far exceeded its European targets, according to Repak. Business • 25 Jun 20
EPA research finds high levels of commercial food waste 250,000 tonnes of food waste are generated annually by commercial food businesses such as restaurants, shops and workplace canteens, according to new EPA-funded research Business • 10 Jul 19
Online vendors urged to pay towards recycling packaging A new report from Repak shows that packaging waste from online retailers will grow by 34% this year. Environment • 27 Nov 18
Warning over 'unregulated monopoly' in waste industry The waste industry is in danger of being controlled by a small number of unregulated operators, according to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission. Waste • 28 Sep 18
Donegal council opens helpdesk over unauthorised waste Donegal County Council has announced that it has opened up a dedicated helpdesk for members of the public to report sites containing unauthorised waste to … Ulster • 20 Jun 18
Hong Kong struggling since China's waste ban Yvonne Murray reports on the impact on Hong Kong of China's ban on the import of mixed waste plastic last year. Special Reports • 07 Jun 18
Panda Power enters residential gas market Irish consumers have a new gas provider to choose from with Panda Power entering the market here. Business • 06 Mar 18
Talking rubbish: Waste in the spotlight at Davos On day two of the World Economic Forum in Davos, some of the delegates have been discussing how retailers and consumer industries can reduce and … News Lens • 24 Jan 18
Watchdog refuses to join group monitoring waste fees The State's consumer watchdog has refused to join a Government monitoring group overseeing the ending of flat rate waste collection. Pay-by-weight • 09 Sep 17
1.5m tonnes of illegal waste seized in global clampdown Interpol has announced that more than 1.5 million tonnes of illegal waste were seized in June in the biggest ever global clampdown that involved 43 … News • 09 Aug 17
Bin charge changes won't take effect until September The phasing out of flat-rate bin charges will not take effect until September, and not 1 July, when a 12-month price freeze agreed with the … Ireland • 29 Jun 17
Waste charges to reflect usage under Government plan A ban on fixed-price waste collection is being introduced by the Government to encourage recycling and reduce the amount of rubbish. Ireland • 28 Jun 17
Bin charge controversy not yet resolved It is understood Minister for the Environment Simon Coveney and waste companies are still holding discussions by telephone to find a resolution to the bin … News • 20 Jun 16
Waste collectors divided over bin charges deal Major divisions have emerged among the country's largest waste collectors over a proposed bin charges deal with the Government, with some below-cost operators concerned they … News • 20 Jun 16
Coveney to meet with waste industry over charges The Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government is to meet with representatives from the waste industry tomorrow over growing concerns that bin charges will … News • 16 Jun 16
Concerns over closure of landfill sites The closure of landfill sites is causing increased outbreaks of fires and odour problems at waste treatment facilities, according to a report from the Environmental … News • 09 Dec 15
EPA urges waste companies to prevent foul odours The Environmental Protection Agency has called on waste companies to improve their operational standards to prevent foul odours affecting communities living near their facilities. News • 05 Mar 15
Greyhound Waste dispute deal being finalised Both sides in the Greyhound waste dispute are reportedly finalising a deal that will then be put to workers on Monday. News • 21 Sep 14
SIPTU negotiated pay cut for waste workers in 2011 A confidential pay deal seen by RTÉ indicates that SIPTU had negotiated a pay reduction for waste disposal workers transferring from a rival to Panda. News • 27 Jul 14
Recession a factor in reduction of household waste The Environmental Protection Agency has recorded a drop of 17% in the amount of household rubbish generated in Ireland in the past six years. News • 26 Mar 13
