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VOICE - Voice of Irish Concern for the Environment
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Добавлен 24 мар 2014
VOICE is a non-governmental Charity established in 1997 following the withdrawal of Greenpeace Ireland. Initially VOICE took on a mandate of water quality issues, this mandate has grown to include forestry, waste management, genetic resources and biodiversity and climate change.
VOICEs membership represents people from across Ireland and reflects the growing concern that Irish people have for the quality of their environment and the way in which it is legislated for.
VOICEs membership represents people from across Ireland and reflects the growing concern that Irish people have for the quality of their environment and the way in which it is legislated for.
"The Green Wedding is about good choices, not sacrifices"
Michael O'Neill from Fernhill House (@mikeinclon2) on the Green Wedding initiative.
This initiative, part of our Waste Not Want Not programme tackles food waste at Weddings but not only.
With seasonal and local foods, vegetarian options, green wedding favours, Irish flowers ect.. Discover how our venues are creating the perfect day with a small footprint.
#wedding #ireland #sustainability
This initiative, part of our Waste Not Want Not programme tackles food waste at Weddings but not only.
With seasonal and local foods, vegetarian options, green wedding favours, Irish flowers ect.. Discover how our venues are creating the perfect day with a small footprint.
#wedding #ireland #sustainability
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West Cork venues say YES to Green Weddings!
Просмотров 376Месяц назад
We're thrilled to announce the launch of Waste Not Want Not's first initiative: the Green Weddings! Five stunning venues in Clonakilty and Rosscarbery have partnered through our food waste reduction programme to create an ambitious Green Wedding Package, bidding farewell to wasteful weddings! 🍃 Meet Our champions: Dunmore House: www.dunmorehousehotel.ie/ Fernill House: fernhillhousehotel.secure...
VOICE Ireland X Global Shapers: Meet the Leader session on Textile Waste.
Просмотров 152 месяца назад
Solene Schirrer was delighted to give a talk on our Threads of Transparency campaign as part of the Meet the Leader session organised by the Global Shapers Dublin. The textile waste crisis is a growing issue. It needs to be addressed urgently to stop the unethical dumping of our waste onto other communities... While simultaneously insisting on prevention through consumer awareness and behaviour...
Beyond the Bin; A Conversation with VOICE and Harrison Gardner
Просмотров 1144 месяца назад
VOICE's Lyndsey O'Connell had the pleasure of speaking with Harrison Gardner, an acclaimed eco-builder and skill-sharing advocate. At VOICE, we understand the profound impact that consumption and production practices have on our planet. As household consumption alone accounts for over 60% of global emissions, it's clear that our choices play a crucial role in shaping the environmental landscape...
Threads of Transparency
Просмотров 1758 месяцев назад
VOICE has a new campaign. Threads of Transparency is built on two essential pillars: awareness and policymaking. In the awareness phase, our goal is to make complex information about the sector accessible and clear. Simultaneously, we advocate for much-needed regulations in the sector on a national basis and for enhanced transparency for all stakeholders.
Ever tried Cloth pads?
Просмотров 190Год назад
VOICE's 'No Plastic. Period.' Campaign is raising awareness of, and normalising the use of, reusable menstrual items, with the aim of increasing use of reusable and plastic-free menstrual items in Ireland, in place of disposables, in line with the move towards a circular economy. You can find out more about our campaign, and reusable menstrual items on our website www.voiceireland.org.
Ever tried Period Pants?
Просмотров 991Год назад
VOICE's 'No Plastic. Period.' Campaign is raising awareness of, and normalising the use of, reusable menstrual items, with the aim of increasing use of reusable and plastic-free menstrual items in Ireland, in place of disposables, in line with the move towards a circular economy. You can find out more about our campaign, and reusable menstrual items on our website www.voiceireland.org.
Ever tried a Menstrual Cup?
Просмотров 349Год назад
VOICE's 'No Plastic. Period.' Campaign is raising awareness of, and normalising the use of, reusable menstrual items, with the aim of increasing use of reusable and plastic-free menstrual items in Ireland, in place of disposables, in line with the move towards a circular economy.
Ireland's Circular Economy Bill has been signed into law, but what does this mean?
Просмотров 92Год назад
On the 22nd of July 2022, President Higgins signed Ireland's Circular Economy Bill into law. Our chief Executive Mindy O'Brien explains what this means and what work is still left to do. You can take action to support Ireland's move away from a take, make, waste economy to a more circular economy; where materials and goods are kept in circulation for as long as possible. Pop over to our website...
Under wraps? What Europe’s supermarkets aren’t telling us about plastic
Просмотров 2162 года назад
There is a plastic crisis, however our Supermarkets are doing little, if anything, to reduce the amount of unnecessary plastic entering our environment. In this 'first of it's kind' report, we analysed supermarket retailers across 13 European Countries and ranked them according to their efforts to reduce unnecessary plastic. The results are shocking. Irish Supermarkets came out on top and on th...
Tang Restaurants owner Stephen O'Dwyer chats to 'Sick of Plastic' about how he is reducing waste.
Просмотров 1692 года назад
Ireland is making it's waste economy more circular. That means we will be moving away from single use and encouraging reuse, where possible. As part of this strategy the Irish government will introduce a single-use levy at the end of 2022. Business owner Stephen O'Dwyer is ahead of the curve and has already introduced a tiered pricing structure in his restaurants. We spoke to Stephen to find ou...
Talking Trash with Belvedere College TY's
Просмотров 1372 года назад
VOICE with UCD nutrition and dietetics lecturer Sarah Browne ran a successful pilot with the transition year students at Belvedere College Dublin. This was funded by the Irish Research Council. We were doing research on food choice, packaging and food waste in the school setting. We gathered one days’ worth of waste generated by the students and staff body at Belvedere College. Our trusty team ...
This is a Butt Free Zone with our Picker Pal Campaign
Просмотров 672 года назад
This is a Butt Free Zone - a child friendly action you can take to make a difference.
Mindy delivers some uncomfortable truths ahead of the Circular Economy Bill
Просмотров 1512 года назад
In a shocking revelation VOICE Chief Executive Mindy O'Brien informs the Joint Committee of the Environment and Climate Action, that their food packaging (in the Dàil) has the highest recorded levels of PFAS in all the packaging we've tested so far...
Return for Change Launch Event in Howth
Просмотров 482 года назад
Return for Change Launch Event in Howth
'Return for Change' Webinar : 'How a Deposit Refund Scheme Works'
Просмотров 1793 года назад
'Return for Change' Webinar : 'How a Deposit Refund Scheme Works'
Carrickmacross Tidy Town are DRS Pioneers!
Просмотров 1423 года назад
Carrickmacross Tidy Town are DRS Pioneers!
Return for Change - This is a working DRS in action!
Просмотров 5063 года назад
Return for Change - This is a working DRS in action!
Apartment Recycling 101 with Tad Kirakowski (USE Campaign)
Просмотров 1383 года назад
Apartment Recycling 101 with Tad Kirakowski (USE Campaign)
VOICE Ireland #WeChooseReuse Launch 2021
Просмотров 553 года назад
VOICE Ireland #WeChooseReuse Launch 2021
Sick Of Plastic Story of plastic Webinar
Просмотров 944 года назад
Sick Of Plastic Story of plastic Webinar
Leftover Food Ideas - Reduce Food Waste, the #foodfinds challenge
Просмотров 1534 года назад
Leftover Food Ideas - Reduce Food Waste, the #foodfinds challenge
Reduce plastic use - Practical ways to reduce plastic when shopping
Просмотров 974 года назад
Reduce plastic use - Practical ways to reduce plastic when shopping
Conscious Cup Campaign Shout Out on TV3 Ireland AM
Просмотров 3846 лет назад
Conscious Cup Campaign Shout Out on TV3 Ireland AM
So positive, thank you
I make them 🫶.
Which country this company ?
🇮🇪 Ireland
Looking forward to seeing some more of your videos!!! I think that you deserve way more views. Do you know about promosm!?? I think it would really help you grow your channel!
Would it not e simpler to remove the unnecessary packaging from the products by law in the first place? www.ft.com/content/360e2524-d71a-11e8-a854-33d6f82e62f8