EU Decision Will Help Europe Catch Up With Ireland on Recycling

WEEE Ireland has embraced Ireland’s new recycling challenge as the countdown begins to the new WEEE Directive Legislation which has to be implemented into Irish Law by February 14th 2014. The Recast of the Directive sets new challenges for the WEEE industry including a collection target of 45% rising to 65% for all EEE (electrical, … Read more

Eco Shoppers Recycle More Than 1,000 Tonnes of Electrical Waste Since 2007

WEEE Ireland is celebrating a landmark recycling result, with 1,182 tonnes of electrical waste recycled through 95 free electrical and battery recycling collection days held across the country with Tesco since 2007. That is enough kettles, toasters and televisions to fill every seat in Croke Park, the Aviva Stadium, Thomond Park and Pairc Ui Chaoimh … Read more

National Watch Scrappage and Recycling Month

The Retail Jewellers of Ireland has joined forces with WEEE Ireland to launch a major recycling drive through its members in Ireland. The recycling initiative is offering a 20% discount to customers who bring back their old watches for recycling in RJI member stores during the month of August. During the month of August, RJI … Read more