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VOICE - Voice of Irish Concern for the Environment
Ireland
Registrace 24. 03. 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!
zhlédnutí 376Před 2 měsíci
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.
zhlédnutí 19Před 3 měsíci
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
zhlédnutí 119Před 5 měsíci
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
zhlédnutí 177Před 10 měsíci
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?
zhlédnutí 191Před rokem
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?
zhlédnutí 997Před rokem
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?
zhlédnutí 355Před rokem
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?
zhlédnutí 92Před 2 lety
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
zhlédnutí 220Před 2 lety
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.
zhlédnutí 171Před 2 lety
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
zhlédnutí 138Před 2 lety
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
zhlédnutí 67Před 2 lety
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
zhlédnutí 152Před 2 lety
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
zhlédnutí 48Před 3 lety
Return for Change Launch Event in Howth
'Return for Change' Webinar : 'How a Deposit Refund Scheme Works'
zhlédnutí 180Před 3 lety
'Return for Change' Webinar : 'How a Deposit Refund Scheme Works'
Carrickmacross Tidy Town are DRS Pioneers!
zhlédnutí 142Před 3 lety
Carrickmacross Tidy Town are DRS Pioneers!
Return for Change - This is a working DRS in action!
zhlédnutí 513Před 3 lety
Return for Change - This is a working DRS in action!
Apartment Recycling 101 with Tad Kirakowski (USE Campaign)
zhlédnutí 141Před 3 lety
Apartment Recycling 101 with Tad Kirakowski (USE Campaign)
VOICE Ireland #WeChooseReuse Launch 2021
zhlédnutí 55Před 3 lety
VOICE Ireland #WeChooseReuse Launch 2021
Sick Of Plastic Story of plastic Webinar
zhlédnutí 94Před 4 lety
Sick Of Plastic Story of plastic Webinar
Leftover Food Ideas - Reduce Food Waste, the #foodfinds challenge
zhlédnutí 154Před 4 lety
Leftover Food Ideas - Reduce Food Waste, the #foodfinds challenge
Reduce plastic use - Practical ways to reduce plastic when shopping
zhlédnutí 97Před 4 lety
Reduce plastic use - Practical ways to reduce plastic when shopping
Conscious Cup Campaign Shout Out on TV3 Ireland AM
zhlédnutí 390Před 6 lety
Conscious Cup Campaign Shout Out on TV3 Ireland AM