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Repak Reveals Earth Day Tips As Ireland Risks Missing Recycling Goals

Repak has revealed research pointing to a critical gap in Ireland’s recycling knowledge to mark Earth Day 2024.

Deposit Return Scheme Reports Over 5 Million Containers Collected So Far

Over 5.6 million drinks containers have been collected across Ireland since the launch of the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) on 1 February.

EU Must Make Accelerating Permits A Priority, Says Business Group

The time it takes to secure permits is a barrier to investing in Europe, a survey by business lobby BusinessEurope has revealed.

EU Countries Back Truck Emissions Law After German Delay

European Union countries voted on Friday to pass a law to reduce emissions from trucks in an effort to meet environmental goals.

Investor Groups Urge EU States To Approve Supply-Chain Law

Investor groups have called on EU states to back a deal that would require large companies to check their supply chain for damage to the environment and ri...

Risk Of Mass Closures If Government Does Not Intervene On VAT – REI

47% of retailers cannot accommodate the rising cost of doing business, a survey from Retail Excellence Ireland (REI) suggests.

World Wine Output To Fall To Lowest In 60 Years

World wine production is expected to fall to its lowest level in 60 years in 2023 due to poor harvests in the Southern Hemisphere and in some major Europea...

Farm Groups Call On Australia To Not Sign 'Dud' Trade Deal With EU

Australian farm industry groups on Monday called on the government to not sign a trade deal with the European Union unless it offered much greater market a...