Category Archives: Environmental Campaigns

Information Day & free Kitchen Caddy distribution

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National Food Waste Recycling Week 2023

Separating food waste is a positive climate action that we can all make 25th May 2023: Now in its second year, the National Food Waste Recycling Week will run from the 5th until the 11th June 2023. This campaign, managed by MyWaste.ie will provide practical advice, … Continue reading

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Local Climate Action Plan – Consultation

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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No Butts About It! Waterford City & County Council’s new initiative to tackle cigarette waste

In an initiative to encourage smokers to properly dispose of their cigarette butts, Waterford City and County Council recently installed ‘ballot bins’ in Waterford City, Tramore and Dungarvan. The ballot bins feature an engaging voting system that is a fun … Continue reading

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Deadline tomorrow: Local Anti-Litter and Anti-Graffiti Awareness Grant 2023

Waterford City and County Council invites submissions from community groups, youth groups, schools or other community development organisations, based in County Waterford, who are interested in receiving funding for public education and awareness initiatives regarding litter or graffiti. Examples of … Continue reading

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Deadline today : Local Circular Economy Grant 2023

Are you part of a group that wants to help to take steps on waste prevention, re-use and repair activities in your local area? Waterford City and County Council invites submissions from community groups, youth groups, schools or other community … Continue reading

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Local Anti-Litter and Anti-Graffiti Awareness Grant 2023

Waterford City and County Council invites submissions from community groups, youth groups, schools or other community development organisations, based in County Waterford, who are interested in receiving funding for public education and awareness initiatives regarding litter or graffiti. Examples of … Continue reading

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Local Circular Economy Grant 2023 (formerly Waste Prevention Grant)

Are you part of a group that wants to help to take steps on waste prevention, re-use and repair activities in your local area? Waterford City and County Council invites submissions from community groups, youth groups, schools or other community … Continue reading

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One pesticide exceedance in Waterford drinking water supplies in 2022

Public urged to continue to consider the environment and alternatives to pesticides when gardening, farming and maintaining sports grounds  Monday, 8 May 2023 – One exceedance for pesticides were detected in the public drinking water supplies in Kilmacthomas in 2022. This exceedance … Continue reading

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