Category Archives: Environmental Campaigns

BMX Pump Track latest addition to Dungarvan’s Linear Park

Waterford City and County Council recently completed the latest addition to the Linear Park at Fairlane in Dungarvan The BMX Pump track comprises of a 120-metre-long beginners track and a 420-metre advanced track and is the ideal amenity for BMXers … Continue reading

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Uisce Éireann Reminds Waterford Public To Conserve Water

OVER HALF OF PEOPLE IN IRELAND STILL ADMIT TO WASTING WATER Uisce Éireann today renewed its appeal to the public to ‘Think Water Conservation’ as warm weather returns and demand increases. This comes as over half of Irish households (54%)* … Continue reading

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IBAL litter survey shows most beaches not clean, however Dungarvan and Tramore impress

The annual survey of coasts and inland waterways by business group Irish Business Against Litter (IBAL) shows our most littered areas to have cleaned up over the past year. Both Dungarvan Harbour and Tramore were found to be Clean to … Continue reading

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Glas Awards Launched!

Local Enterprise Office Waterford launches the inaugural Glas Awards, promoting sustainability in business in Waterford. The awards, in association with Waterford City and County Council aim to recognise and celebrate micro businesses in County Waterford who have made significant advances … Continue reading

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Tomorrow: Free Public Electrical Recycling Events – Gaultier & Portlaw

Calling all Waterford recyclers! Recycle your batteries, fridge freezers, TVs, CD players, hair straighteners, farm fence batteries, electric strimmers – anything from your household with a plug or battery accepted! Gaultier GAA Club, Ballymabin, Thursday 17th August – 10am-1pm Portlaw … Continue reading

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Gum Litter Taskforce Roadshow takes to Waterford to tackle gum disposal

The Gum Litter Taskforce (GLT) took to the streets of Waterford today as a part of its Summer Roadshow. The interactive Roadshow works with local authorities and communities across the country to carry out fun and engaging education and awareness … Continue reading

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Tomorrow: Free Public Electrical Recycling Events – Kilmacthomas & Lismore

Calling all Waterford recyclers! Recycle your batteries, fridge freezers, TVs, CD players, hair straighteners, farm fence batteries, electric strimmers – anything from your household with a plug or battery accepted! Rainbow Community Centre, Kilmacthomas, Tuesday 15th August – 10am-1pm Old … Continue reading

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Reminder: Free Public Electrical Recycling Events – Gaultier & Portlaw

Calling all Waterford recyclers! Recycle your batteries, fridge freezers, TVs, CD players, hair straighteners, farm fence batteries, electric strimmers – anything from your household with a plug or battery accepted! Gaultier GAA Club, Ballymabin, Thursday 17th August – 10am-1pm Portlaw … Continue reading

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Reminder: Free Public Electrical Recycling Events – Kilmacthomas & Lismore

Calling all Waterford recyclers! Recycle your batteries, fridge freezers, TVs, CD players, hair straighteners, farm fence batteries, electric strimmers – anything from your household with a plug or battery accepted! Rainbow Community Centre, Kilmacthomas, Tuesday 15th August – 10am-1pm Old … Continue reading

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