One of our founding members, Jack O’Sullivan, was featured representing ZWAI in Westmeath Topic recently – one of Westmeath’s most popular weekly newspapers. Thank you to Lorraine Murphy for the wonderful interview and for featuring Jack and his zero waste tips! Always good to spread the zero waste message. The article is below: Source ..read more

Ireland’s housing crisis is a well documented and widely discussed issue. However, there’s a less talked-about aspect that compounds the problem: the significant amount of waste associated with the derelict properties scattered across the country. These neglected buildings are not just a visual blight; they represent a massive waste of resources that could otherwise be […] Source ..read more

We were recently delighted to be included in All Together in Dignity's Creative Pathways to Participation Project in which two of our members, Jack O'Sullivan and Craig Tobin Dower, included their environmental poetry. This project aims to raise awareness of the Sustainable Development Goals through the lens of social inclusion, and is a collaborative effort combining poetry, art and writing Source ..read more

The CC Yard in Kharkiv collects and distributes materials for rebuilding the war-damaged Dergachyv community. Contributions of building supplies and salvaged materials support reconstruction efforts. Source ..read more

As we approach Earth Day 2024 on the 22nd of April, the urgency to address one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time is clearer than ever: the battle between our planet and plastics. Source ..read more

Today, 30th March 2024, marks the UN International Zero Waste Day. Here's what we have to say.... Source ..read more

Today, March 22nd, marks World Water Day. Read our blog below by Ollan Herr, ZWAI’s chairman, who wanted to share with our readers an important proposal to mark this day. Our ground water and surface waters are being exposed to the wasteful flush and forget culture of the modern man and woman.   Reports show […] Source ..read more

We raised concerns about a proposal to extract water from the River Shannon for Dublin's water supply back in 2018. We were ignored. With new talks on this pipeline in the news, we highlight the immense costs and long-term implications of this plan. Source ..read more

The implementation of new waste regulations is a pivotal moment in the world of environmental policy. Today, we witness the initiation of two vital environmental levies that are set to reshape the landscape of waste management in Ireland. In this article, we will delve into the details of these changes, their potential implications, and why […] Source ..read more

Following our submission sent to the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications in Response to the Department’s Public Consultation on Disposable Vaping Devices, we wanted to follow up with an article for our blog to further emphasise the issue.  In a world where convenience often takes centre stage, a modern trend has emerged at […] Source ..read more