Zero Waste Alliance Ireland

12/09/2026

Claire Keating reminded us in a recent message that Dalia and myself worked with LAP - Limerick Against Pollution in 2017, that we fought against a plan by Irish Cement Ltd to use a large number of chemical and other wastes as fuel in the company's cement production process in their plant at Mungret, County Limerick.

Irish Cement were forced to provide a list of these substances, and the list was given to Limerick City and County Council (LCCC) as a series of numbers. And when we asked the LCCC witness at the oral hearing held by An Bord Pleanála, he admitted that he had no idea what these numbers meant !

In those years, the Irish Cement plant emitted dust and atmospheric pollutants, including large quantities of carbon dioxide, a potent greenhouse gas which contributes to global warming.

We are still campaigning against the burning of wastes to provide heat in cement kilns, working with Zero Waste Alliance Ireland (ZWAI), an environmental NGO and registered charity, with Claire Keating as our hard working Honorary Treasurer !

NIne years ago, ZWAI had only a small number of members; now (in 2026) we have over 70 members, including a group of very active members who give us the strength to continue our campaigning against waste of every kind – waste of water, energy, raw materials, food, etc. – and to help us advocate for sustainability, recycling, re-use, repairing and simply using less.

We have joined forces with the European Environmental Bureau - EEB, Climate Action Network-International, Zero Waste North West, and the Irish Environmental Network, and we believe that only a Europe-wide approach will be the most effective way to resolve the combined crises of biodiversity loss, climate change, global warming and waste.

Zero Waste Alliance Ukraine Kharkiv Zero Waste

Žiedinė ekonomika was established in 2016 to promote Lithuanian economic transition towards circularity. The organization's main goal is to facilitate the economic environment for zero waste practises to be the norm and most acceptable to society.

08/09/2026

When we consider how much waste we generate annually in Ireland, the tonnage pales into insignificance compared with the 1.5 billion tonnes of war debris which the Russian invasion and bombardment of Ukraine have generated across Ukraine since the beginning of Russia's full-scale war against that country and its people in February 2022.

Debris from destroyed and damaged dwellings, apartment buildings, shops, warehouses, libraries, book printing and binding establishments, hospitals, schools, churches and even a few universities are increasing daily as Russian forces relentlessly attack towns and cities. Along the battle front, hundreds of towns are in ruins, while streets and roads are littered with burned out cars and the remains of Russian military vehicles.

One of the many challenges facing Ukraine is the enormous task of collecting all of this material and finding ways of recycling it, at a time when nearly every Ukrainian industry is under Russian attack.

Surely this is an area where the EU and Ukraine's partner countries can provide practical assistance ...

https://e360.yale.edu/features/ukraine-war-debris-recycling

Embassy of Ireland, Ukraine Embassy of Ukraine to Ireland Zero Waste Alliance Ukraine Kharkiv Zero Waste The Kyiv Independent

Russian bombardments have generated more than a billion tons of debris across Ukraine since 2022. Now, local and international efforts are meticulously sorting the bricks, concrete, metal, and wood, preparing these materials for a second life in new buildings and roads. 

20/08/2026

After the screening of our documentary film on seagrass, in Bere Island, County Cork, on 15 August 2026, Zero Waste Alliance Ireland participated in a panel discussion which covered many issues related to marine ecosystems, commercial fisheries and ocean health. The discussion was facilitated by Mark Boyden (Streamscapes), seen on the right hand side of this photo, with Jack O'Sullivan (Zero Waste Alliance Ireland) on the left hand side.

20/08/2026

Join us on 23 August 2026 in ACARD, Cahersiveen, Co Kerry, for a screening of the seagrass documentary in cooperation Sea Synergy

20/08/2026

Seagrass meadows are the lungs of the ocean -- help Zero Waste Alliance Ireland to protect them and to keep them safe.

20/08/2026

The seagrass documentary is powerful story which you can show in your local community hall -- just contact us for permission

20/08/2026

Our wonderful seagrass film !

01/05/2026

Just a gentle reminder that today is May Day, an important public holiday in all EU Member States, and in many other countries around the world. So let's celebrate with a holiday the first day of the month of May 💐☺️.

Summer has arrived,
Loudly sing, cuckoo!
The seed is growing
And the meadow is blooming,
And the wood is coming into leaf now,
Sing, cuckoo!

And let us not forget that in Ireland we have a special song for welcoming the summer on the First of May!
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/s6MNMMdSGhQ

And what should we do today and for the remainder of May?
Let's create no waste today, or during the month; encourage sharing, re-using and repairing; buy less and use less (except for essential items); buy from local producers where possible, and spread this message !

30/03/2026

Later this week, Zero Waste Alliance Ireland will be submitting to the European Commission a detailed proposal advocating better waste management policies for islands, reduction of wastes at source, elimination of water pollution from wastewater treatment, better ways to achieve recycling, a transition to a more circular economy, sustainability and protection of the natural environment, including ecosystems.

Engaging islands in international projects Through global projects and initiatives, Greening the Islands enables islands to tackle their unique challenges, including waste management, energy isolation, water scarcity, and overtourism, while also generating social, economic, and environmental benefit...