Sick of Plastic

Sick of Plastic Dunshaughlin

Domhnach Seachnaill

Welcome to Sick of Plastic! It was formed in 2018 by Friends of the Earth and VOICE Ireland to empower communities to take action on single use plastics.

Personal change makes a lot of difference, but it's system change that we really need. We need to put pressure on supermarkets and decision makers to eliminate unecessary plastic.

So, Sick of Plastic wants 4 things.

1. Supermarkets to reduce plastic packaging.

2. A deposit and return scheme for plastic bottles and aluminium cans, nationwide.

3. A tax on single use coffee cups and the promotion of reuse.

4. Ban single use plastics, like straws and cutlery.

Despite introducing the plastic bag tax back in 2002, we’re taking more plastic packaging home (in our reusable shopping bags) than ever! Let's change that.

Welcome to Sick of Plastic! It was formed in 2018 by Friends of the Earth and VOICE Ireland to empower communities to take action on single use plastics.

Personal change makes a lot of difference, but it's system change that we really need. We need to put pressure on supermarkets and decision makers to eliminate unecessary plastic.

So, Sick of Plastic wants 4 things.

1. Supermarkets to reduce plastic packaging.

2. A deposit and return scheme for plastic bottles and aluminium cans, nationwide.

3. A tax on single use coffee cups and the promotion of reuse.

4. Ban single use plastics, like straws and cutlery.

Despite introducing the plastic bag tax back in 2002, we’re taking more plastic packaging home (in our reusable shopping bags) than ever! Let's change that.

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over 3 years edlule

We have been active over the last few months, although this page may not show it! Here's our main achievements.

Sicela Ngena ngemvume noma bhalisela ukuthanda noma ukuphawula.
Megan Kelly joinile Sick of Plastic Dunshaughlin a Sick of Plastic iqembu over 3 years edlule
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Ailbhe Reilly-Tuite
over 3 years edlule

Have your opinion heard! Here's a survey we created to collect the ideas of locals in Dunshaughlin. Fill it out and check back in a few months to see the results!

Sicela Ngena ngemvume noma bhalisela ukuthanda noma ukuphawula.
Ailbhe Reilly-Tuite
Ailbhe Reilly-Tuite
almost 4 years edlule

We need to grab Aldi's attention!

If you want to see a designated Zero-Waste section in their new store in Dunshaughlin, please send an email to Mr. Padraig Barry, Communications Director of Aldi Ireland at [email protected].

We have 5 simple steps to how Aldi might introduce this area to Dunshaughlin. Here's a letter format which includes those 5 steps, and a message to Aldi. Feel free to use this in your email! Of course adding your own bits if you have more to say than what's there.

Sicela Ngena ngemvume noma bhalisela ukuthanda noma ukuphawula.
Mary Corrigan joinile Sick of Plastic Dunshaughlin a Sick of Plastic iqembu almost 4 years edlule
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Ailbhe Reilly-Tuite
about 4 years edlule

Starting this week, Trim's zero waste shop Cult:Zero have agreed to organise cluster deliveries to Dunshaughlin. They'll collect our empty containers and bring them back full. Let us know if you'd like a product list or the drop-off address for containers!

Sicela Ngena ngemvume noma bhalisela ukuthanda noma ukuphawula.
Michael Curran joinile Sick of Plastic Dunshaughlin a Sick of Plastic iqembu about 4 years edlule
Ailbhe Reilly-Tuite
Ailbhe Reilly-Tuite
about 4 years edlule

EARTH DAY 2020!!

To celebrate Earth Day despite the current lockdown, we've decided to host a virtual screening of the new documentary 'The Story of Plastic'.
It looks pretty good!
You can join the screening by booking a spot on eventbrite here:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-story-of-plastic-virtual-screening-tickets-103028651470?utm_source=eventbrite&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=post_publish&utm_content=EBLinkEvent&utm_term=fullLink

Sicela Ngena ngemvume noma bhalisela ukuthanda noma ukuphawula.
Mary Corrigan joinile Sick of Plastic Dunshaughlin a Sick of Plastic iqembu about 4 years edlule
Aoife Blake joinile Sick of Plastic Dunshaughlin a Sick of Plastic iqembu about 4 years edlule
Aileen McHale joinile Sick of Plastic Dunshaughlin a Sick of Plastic iqembu about 4 years edlule
Deirdre Kilrane joinile Sick of Plastic Dunshaughlin a Sick of Plastic iqembu about 4 years edlule
Fergus Melligan joinile Sick of Plastic Dunshaughlin a Sick of Plastic iqembu about 4 years edlule
Ailbhe Reilly-Tuite
Ailbhe Reilly-Tuite
about 4 years edlule

Here's the letter we sent to Aldi management in Feb 2020. We're making the same demands as Sick of Plastic nationwide, and asking Aldi to bring a little something extra to Dunshaughlin.

Sicela Ngena ngemvume noma bhalisela ukuthanda noma ukuphawula.
Ailbhe Reilly-Tuite
Ailbhe Reilly-Tuite
about 4 years edlule

A petition to get a zero-waste section in Dunshaughlin's future Aldi - we need names names names!

https://my.uplift.ie/petitions/dunshaughlin-plastic-free-shopping-in-aldi?source=facebook-share-button&time=1581111830&utm_source=facebook&share=5805f71d-18ba-40f7-bb88-2922a17ce086&fbclid=IwAR1ExhdXrkoPCMDgn-STg6pWo5RTket4U6gP80tI1tCcFa56xL7o0OX0Uuo

Sicela Ngena ngemvume noma bhalisela ukuthanda noma ukuphawula.

Mayelana Sick of Plastic Dunshaughlin

Kuphi?
Domhnach Seachnaill

Usizo luyadingeka!
We're looking for farmers and grocery suppliers willing to do things packaging free! Let us know if that's you!

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