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Danish citizens returned a record 2.2 billion bottles and cans in 2025, the highest level ever recorded by Dansk Retursystem, the non-profit that manages the country's deposit return system.

Denmark hits new heights for bottle and can deposit returns

7 months ago7 months ago4 mins

Danish citizens returned a record 2.2 billion bottles and cans in 2025, the highest level ever recorded by Dansk Retursystem,…

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KPMG Australia has reported a 27% reduction in carbon emissions against a 2019 baseline, however emissions were up slightly (+4%) in 2024 on a year-on-year basis, due to increased air travel.

Three fifths of Irish consumers believe retailers should offer incentives for sustainable shopping

1 year ago11 months ago3 mins

More than three fifths (62%) of Irish consumers believe that retailers should offer incentives or discounts for choosing more sustainable…

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Ireland's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has said that the country's recycling efforts have stagnated, with no improvement seen for a decade, while waste generation has risen by 20% in the same period.

Ireland’s recycling efforts have stagnated, says EPA

2 years ago2 years ago4 mins

Ireland‘s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has said that the country’s recycling efforts have stagnated, with no improvement seen for a…

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