Category Archives: Environmental Campaigns

Free Public Electrical Recycling Events – Gaultier & Portlaw

Posted on August 7, 2023 by Conan Power

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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Free Public Electrical Recycling Events – Kilmacthomas & Lismore

Posted on August 4, 2023 by Conan Power

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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Uisce Éireann to help Waterford businesses make savings through more sustainable use of water

Posted on July 28, 2023 by Conan Power

94% of Irish SMEs plan to increase or maintain their investment in sustainability July 28 2023 – Nine out of 10 Irish Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) plan to maintain or increase investment in sustainability practices and solutions in the next 12 … Continue reading →

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Mayor of Waterford supports ‘Love This Place’ campaign

Posted on July 27, 2023 by Conan Power

Last month, Leave No Trace (LNT), Ireland’s only outdoor ethics programme, which promotes the responsible use of the outdoors launched its fourth National Awareness Campaign urging the public to enjoy our outdoor spaces (including parks, open countryside, and beaches) with … Continue reading →

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Railway Square Pocket Garden on the right track

Posted on July 5, 2023 by Conan Power

Waterford City and County Council recently completed works on a new pocket park at Railway Square. The pocket park is a welcoming urban space consisting of plants and flowers in raised beds, and a spacious seating area, to encourage people … Continue reading →

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Communication boards installed in Waterford playgrounds

Posted on June 29, 2023 by Conan Power

Waterford City and County Council, in partnership with Waterford Sports Partnership, has designed and installed communications boards in playgrounds throughout the city, with further roll-out scheduled for the county. The communication boards consist of symbols, pictures and or photos that … Continue reading →

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Reminder, this Thursday 15th June – free Hazardous Waste Household Collection

Posted on June 12, 2023 by Conan Power

Dungarvan Civic Amenity Site 9am – 1pm & 1.30pm – 4pm, THURSDAY 15th June 2023

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Information Day & Free Food Waste Kitchen Caddy Pack Distribution Event

Posted on June 9, 2023 by Conan Power

Don’t forget our Information Day & Free Food Waste Kitchen Caddy Pack Distribution Event at Dungarvan Civic Amenity Site tomorrow, Saturday 10th June 2023, 9am-12:30pm This great starter kit will contain a free kitchen caddy, a starter pack of caddy … Continue reading →

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Reminder: Local Climate Action Plan – Consultation

Posted on June 6, 2023 by Conan Power

Waterford City and County Council is preparing a Local Authority Climate Action Plan. We’re looking for your input into our Local Authority Climate Action Plan. Help us shape appropriate actions to facilitate and enable effective climate action at a local … Continue reading →

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