Bandon Tidy towns group
Bronze medal winners 2015 & 2016
Recycling & Upcycling
The Tidy Towns movement actively encourages the principles of 'Reduce, Reuse & Recycle' through our education and active participation programmes.
We work closely with schools through the 'Green Schools Programme'.
We also engage in the following initiatives:
We also engage in the following initiatives:
- Organise Environmental Awareness Campaigns
- Promote ‘Reduce Waste’ Initiatives
- Promote ‘Reuse’ Initiatives
- Encourage Local Businesses to Reduce Waste
- Promote Recycling
DEFINITIONS:
"Prevention": measures taken before a substance, material or product has
become waste that reduces:
a) the quantity of waste, including through the re-use of products or the
extension of life span of products;
b) the adverse impacts of the generated waste on the environment and
human health; or
c) the content of harmful substances in materials and products (Revised
Waste Framework Directive).
“Prevention is the elimination or reduction at source of material, water and
energy consumption, waste arising (solid, liquid, gaseous and heat) and
harmful substances” (National Waste Prevention Programme Prevention Plan
2009-2012)
Reuse: any operation by which products or components that are not waste
are used again for the same purpose for which they were conceived
(European Environment Agency)
"Prevention": measures taken before a substance, material or product has
become waste that reduces:
a) the quantity of waste, including through the re-use of products or the
extension of life span of products;
b) the adverse impacts of the generated waste on the environment and
human health; or
c) the content of harmful substances in materials and products (Revised
Waste Framework Directive).
“Prevention is the elimination or reduction at source of material, water and
energy consumption, waste arising (solid, liquid, gaseous and heat) and
harmful substances” (National Waste Prevention Programme Prevention Plan
2009-2012)
Reuse: any operation by which products or components that are not waste
are used again for the same purpose for which they were conceived
(European Environment Agency)
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Cork County Council Recycling Centre
Cork Co Council operate a waste and recycling centre in Bandon located at Blacksticks approx 2.5Km west of Bandon just off the main N71 road. For details of charges, opening hours and material accepted click here. |
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Food Waste
Food waste is a real problem and it is costing Irish householders €700 each year.
Most of our wasted food ends up in landfills where it has significant local environmental impacts. But long before we even buy our food, there are a whole load of other environmental costs associated with getting our food into our trolleys.
How can I stop food waste?
Knowing what works for everyone is impossible, so to really make a lasting change, you need to consider how you manage your food - from start to finish.
Consider the following…
Know Your Waste
Planning
Shopping
Storage
Cooking
1 Proper Portions – An overloaded plate leads to an overloaded bin – know your portions.
2 Serving and reuse – Learn about the magic art of the loaves and fishes!
3 Random Recipes. There are many ways to cook a spud so check out our recipe section which has recipes for everyone.
To stop food waste, first become aware of what and how much you throw out.
Here are some guidelines.
1 Separate your food waste
Put your food waste into a separate container to see how much you really waste
2 Record your waste
To remember the food you throw out, make a note of it.
3 Identify the reasons
If you know what and why you throw out, you can work towards stopping it.
