Canva template for the promotion focus group events. You'll need a free Canva account to use.
Find the contact information for Environmental Awareness Officer in your local authority.
The EPA estimates that Ireland generated 750,000 tonnes of food waste in 2022. Find out more here.
This is a Canva Template file which you can use for free (you just need a free Canva account) and edit to make work for your own community project to Stop the Sachets! 2 individual posts also included which you can download.
This is a general event poster you can edit in Canva (you'll need a free account) or simply download the blank PDF and handwrite event details. Also includes a handout for community waste reduction strategies.
A simple printable sign in form with Name, Email & Organisation. Download PDF or editable file via Canva link.
Slide presentation & accompanying teachers resource notes for 3 x lessons on food waste reduction aimed at Primary School Students created by Picker Pals. 1) Only take what we need 2) Store Food Properly 3) Ways to Use Leftovers
A downloadable PDF of Stage 2 - Action Phase (currently a holding PDF page work still in progress)
A 28 page slide presentation to assist in holding a discussion group on food waste reduction aimed at food businesses. Available as PDF download or fully editable Canva link.
A 25 page presentation to assist in holding a public gathering/workshop aimed at ways to reduce waste at home. Available as PDF download or fully editable Canva link.
A 21 page slide presentation to assist in giving a workshop aimed at secondary school students. Available as PDF download or fully editable Canva link.
Canva template file & downloadable PDF of case studies, worksheets and talking points for Food Waste Reduction in Food Business
A Canva template file of Social Media posts to use for organizing and promoting social gatherings with a food waste reduction element. Link to editable Canva, downloadable .zip file, PDF doc with ideas of social media captions and posts.
A guide to inform people within the food service industry of the significant issue of food waste and the potential solutions. Created by Clean Technology Centre Cork
A fabulous series with lessons and activities aimed at Home Ec classes in schools and suitable for community groups.
WASTED is a national, peer-to-peer education programme for chefs and food service teams that focuses on reducing food waste in the hospitality industry.
A fabulous toolkit with lessons and activities by grade level
A printable PDF poster and Canva template file for a sign you can print in various sizes to use to promote refills at your local market
Promote your new community composter! A link to editable Canva file, downloadable .zip file and word doc with ideas for captions.
A great overview of composting and composters written for the Clonakilty Waste Not, Want Not initiative
A Bere Island radio interview with Patrick Cotter composting
Pobal provides management and support services to circa 39 programmes, schemes and services on behalf of Government.
A network of community gardens with support and resources. "Our aim is to support and promote community gardens in Ireland and Northern Ireland and the organisation has grown from strength to strength."
"Do you represent a community or organisation looking to make a positive change? We love to talk to and partner with groups of people who share our mission of equality for all in thriving communities."
A short video overview of composting by GIY (Grow It Yourself) with Mick Kelly.
A directory of 'Zero Waste' outlets and markets in Ireland - get your local Zero Waste shops and markets added to the list!
IOMST provides (affordable) cover for Groups, Societies & Associations. They may be a good option to cover your workshops, community gatherings etc. It is a small firm and you can email them or ring with questions.
A 2017 review of existing research combined survey of almost 1800 volunteers and three focus groups. Shines a spotlight on the many positive benefits of volunteering to the individual and by extension to the local community and society as a whole.
Link to Gov.ie overview of the Fund.
A .zip file with activity sheets, social media posts, logo ideas and programme layout to start your own Apple Festival. See word doc of Canva file links for all editable links to SM posts, programme and logos.
This is a series of 8 recipes that can be used as examples or in workshops. Online PDF. Recipes by Caitlin Ruth, Gillian Hegarty, Clonakilty Womens Shed and photography by Thady Tra.
Business Engagement with Waste Not Want Not
Community Action with Waste Not Want Not
Find out what Waste Not Want Not is all about
See Waste Not Want Not in Action in Clonakilty February 2024
Promote brown bin usage in your locality via social media! A link to editable Canva file, downloadable .zip file and word doc with ideas for captions.
Food waste reduction tips for business to share via social media. A link to editable Canva file, downloadable .zip file and word doc with ideas for captions.
Statistics to share via social media. A link to editable Canva file, downloadable .zip file and word doc with ideas for captions.
EPA's website on food waste reduction, here you can find many resources to share.
A 24-page presentation that can be downloaded as a PDF or edited via link below in Canva to use as general talking points with your community.
Powerpoint Presentation on 7 Apps that can reduce Food Waste
A editable word document and PDF to print and use to gather feedback
Survey to accompany householder strategy presentation. Editable word and PDF version.
Printable PDF from StopFoodWaste.ie and the EPA.
The Community Climate Action Programme: Climate Education, Capacity Building and Learning by Doing (Strand 2) is funded by the Government of Ireland through the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications.
The project is delivered by the environmental NGO, VOICE, with support from locally based informal and formal partners.
VOICE is a member-based environmental Charity established in 1997. We currently focus our attention on waste and water issues. VOICE membership represents people from across Ireland and reflects the growing concern that Irish people have for the quality of their environment.
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