(Eco Eye s2/e1)
Waste Prevention and Packaging Levies
Each person living in Ireland generates an average of 375kg of household waste each year, an increase of 13.6% since 1998. Because most of this waste ends up in landfills, which are now full to overflowing, the government has had to spend time and money trying to find new [...]
Posts Tagged ‘roads’
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Episode 07
Episode 06
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Backyard Burning
The programme begins with a critical look at the antisocial and illegal practice of back-yard burning. With the introduction of waste charges, there has been an increase in the number of people burning rubbish in their back gardens in order to keep waste disposal costs down. It is even possible to [...]
Episode 03
(Eco Eye s2/e3)
Wind Energy
In order to cut greenhouse gas emissions and comply with our Kyoto commitments, Ireland must reduce its dependence on imported fossil fuels. The future lies in renewable energy, and – with one of the best wind regimes in Europe – we have the kind of potential other countries can only dream of. [...]
Episode 02
(Eco Eye s2/e2)
Archaeology & Roads
The programme begins with a look at what happens when new roads clash with Ireland’s ancient heritage. With our ever-increasing traffic congestion, there is an urgent need to develop our road infrastructure, however, when this is in an area of archaeological importance, the development could have serious implications for [...]