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Chris P · **Posted: 15-05-2006 , 07:53 PM** #4

A lot of the above does make for uncomfortable reading but there are some very positive signs too. For example, we deserve a pat on the back for the plastic-bag levy, the smoking-ban and, to a certain extent, for the way we have embraced the WEEE scheme (the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment recycling scheme).

All of these initiatives/schemes prove that the residents of Ireland are amenable to environmentally-friendly initiatives. We’re not eco-hooligans by inclination! Okay, so we have a few bad habits (you can make your own list here), and the Celtic Tiger has run ahead of our eco-services, but we’re catching up.

Also, all members/citizens of JumbleTown.ie are setting a fine example by Giving and Taking. Life-cycling before Recycling is key. Let’s keep it up.

Chris P
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	Posted: 15-05-2006 , 07:53 PM #4
Chris P Administrator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: JumbleTown Posts: 5,998	We’re NOT Eco-Hooligans A lot of the above does make for uncomfortable reading but there are some very positive signs too. For example, we deserve a pat on the back for the plastic-bag levy, the smoking-ban and, to a certain extent, for the way we have embraced the WEEE scheme (the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment recycling scheme). All of these initiatives/schemes prove that the residents of Ireland are amenable to environmentally-friendly initiatives. We’re not eco-hooligans by inclination! Okay, so we have a few bad habits (you can make your own list here), and the Celtic Tiger has run ahead of our eco-services, but we’re catching up. Also, all members/citizens of JumbleTown.ie are setting a fine example by Giving and Taking. Life-cycling before Recycling is key. Let’s keep it up. Chris P (Admin)