We often think about climate change in terms of cars, planes, and factories—but did you know your

rubbish bin also plays a role?

Proper waste management isn’t just about keeping Dublin clean. It’s about protecting the planet.

♻️ Recycling Reduces Carbon Footprint

Recycling means less need to extract raw materials like oil, metals, and trees. For example:

Recycling aluminium uses 95% less energy than producing new aluminium.Recycled plastic saves up to 80% of emissions compared to new plastic.

🌿 Composting is Carbon-Friendly

Composting food waste diverts it from landfills and transforms it into nutrient-rich soil—

without methane emissions. It’s a win-win: fewer greenhouse gases, healthier soil, and better gardens.

✅ What You Can Do

Use your brown bin for food waste. Rinse and sort recyclables for your green bin, Keep black bin waste to a minimum

By managing your waste properly, you’re taking real climate action—right from home.

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