Recycling Workshops aim to help improve Ireland’s recycling
rates and reduce levels of contamination in household recycling bins. Since November 2017 a team of 30 ambassadors
have run more than 300 workshops with communities, social groups and businesses
across the country. Coming to them to present this free interactive workshop
and help to dispel any confusion around recycling in the home.
The majority of householders in Ireland have persistently
shown a willingness to recycle and are extremely environment aware, but many
are confused about what is suitable for modern day recycling bins. Currently
28% of all material placed in household Mixed Dry Recyclable (MDR) bins is
incorrect for example food, grass, nappies etc, this brings with it the added
problem of contaminating the other recyclable material.
“The recycling list gives people one simple and clear
message about recycling: ‘keep it clean, empty and loose’” Project manager
Suzie Cahn .
Launched by Minister Denis Nougthon, the VOICE Recycling Ambassador
Programme is the first initiative of its kind to bring together representatives
from the Government, Industry and environmental community to bring clarity to
the Household recycling bin. By engaging with individuals in communities around
this issue the programme aims to bring awareness of the new Recycling list and
help to improve recycling rates and reduce contamination across the country.
This is a national programme and is available FREE to
community groups, businesses and at events.
Ambassadors will bring the workshop to you, helping you to
sort your recyclable cans from your recycling can-nots. To book a workshop you
can contact us via the website or contact one of the liaisons who coordinate
the programme around the country :
The VOICE initiative
has been funded by the Department of Communications, Climate Action and
Environment with support from REPAK, project partners are the three regional
waste offices (the Southern Region, Connacht Ulster Region and the Eastern
Midlands Region).
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Recyclingambassadorprogramme/
Website: http://voiceireland.org/rap/