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August 18, 2025

Where do our clothes really go?

We are live tracking 27 items of clothing, returned in shops and at recycling banks!

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Where do our clothes really go?
August 15, 2025

Not with a bang but with a whimper.

Plastic Treaty talks end without any agreed text once again.

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Not with a bang but with a whimper.
August 12, 2025

Demand 4: Support Reuse & Redesign

While previous demands tackle the problem of plastic pollution, this one focuses on the solutions. We’re calling on all parties to the treaty to actively support alternatives to single-use plastics; alternatives that are designed to be reused, repaired, and recycled from the outset. These solutions must be incentivised, backed by policy, and built into the treaty’s core commitments.

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Demand 4: Support Reuse & Redesign
August 11, 2025

Demand 3: Ban Problematic Plastics

Tackling Single-Use & Unrecyclables

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Demand 3: Ban Problematic Plastics
August 7, 2025

Safe by Design: Ireland Should Champion Bans on Toxic Plastics Additives

Demand No.2: Why Ireland Must Ban Harmful Chemicals in Plastics at INC‑5

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Safe by Design: Ireland Should Champion Bans on Toxic Plastics Additives
August 6, 2025

Plastic Justice: Six Demands Ireland Must Champion in Geneva

Step 1 - Why the Global Plastics Treaty Must Address Plastic Production, Not Just Waste!

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Plastic Justice: Six Demands Ireland Must Champion in Geneva
July 22, 2025

Ireland Must Lead on the Global Plastics Treaty.

This is What We’re Asking For...

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Ireland Must Lead on the Global Plastics Treaty.
June 25, 2025

Fast Fashion: The Psychology Behind What We Wear

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Fast Fashion: The Psychology Behind What We Wear
June 3, 2025

Small Hands, Big Change: Picker Pals Powers Up in 2024

From litter-picking weekends to new educational levels and a nationwide roadshow, it’s been a year of impact, learning, and fun!

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Small Hands, Big Change: Picker Pals Powers Up in 2024
May 28, 2025

From Shame to Sustainability: The Mensy Project Takes to the Streets of Zagreb

With a protest in Zagreb and a new Menstruation Manual in hand, the Mensy Project aims to train 160 youth leaders across Europe.

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From Shame to Sustainability: The Mensy Project Takes to the Streets of Zagreb
May 26, 2025

Singing in Many Tongues, Speaking One Language: Zero Waste

A chaotic birthday song becomes a metaphor for unity, as over 80 changemakers meet to harmonise efforts for a circular, waste-free Europe.

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Singing in Many Tongues, Speaking One Language: Zero Waste
May 20, 2025

Fingal Reusable Cup Project has Launched!

This is what climate action looks like: local, inclusive, practical, and full of heart.

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Fingal Reusable Cup Project has Launched!
May 1, 2025

The National Recycling Bin Survey is Back – And We Need Your Help to Make Real Change !

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The National Recycling Bin Survey is Back – And We Need Your Help to Make Real Change !
April 15, 2025

New EU Regulation Sets Binding Targets on Packaging Waste – Ireland is Already Behind

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New EU Regulation Sets Binding Targets on Packaging Waste – Ireland is Already Behind
February 24, 2025

Your Period Story Matters – Share It Anonymously!

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Your Period Story Matters – Share It Anonymously!
January 30, 2025

February Challenge: The Great Freezer Excavation

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February Challenge: The Great Freezer Excavation
January 14, 2025

Make Lunch Matter: Join a VOICE Lunch & Learn!

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Make Lunch Matter: Join a VOICE Lunch & Learn!
January 7, 2025

Good News: the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation was formally adopted by the European Council

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Good News: the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation was formally adopted by the European Council
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