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Results of the Local Authority Prevention Demonstration Programme (LAPD) 2006 - 2009
CTC staff have prepared an overall summary of the LAPD Programme from 2006 - 2009.
 This document outlines many of the successesses of the programme, including the wide range of sectors reached (public admin, business, communities, farms, schools, healthcare, retail, hospitality and tourism).
It also summarises the financial savings made by particpants including :Direct cost savings: > €873,000 per annum;Waste prevented/diverted: > 2,300 tonnes per annum;Water consumption reduced: > 37,5000 tonnes per annum;Energy reduction: > 1,530,000 kWh per annum etc. More than 2,500 people participated in LAPD, with 300 audits and 26 people were trained in Waste and Resource Use Prevention.
The capacity built up within local authorities, and the ability and experience of the
personnel involved, can ensure successful development of future resource efficiency
programmes within Ireland. Indeed, Irish local authorities can now be regarded as leaders
in this respect.
To dowload click here or click on the image. | | more | | Changing Behaviour - Saving Resources
 Galway City and County Councils have produced an environmental guide for businesses.
The booklet aims to provide businesses with the information required to implement good environmental practices in the workplace that will not only assist in improving environmental performance, but should also help to save money.
Many of the actions outlined in this booklet are suitable for
implementation in business in general, but are based on the outcomes generated by the first phase of the Galway Waste Prevention Programme which focused specifically on retail, hospitality, fish processing, printing and paper based organisations.
To download the guide, click here or on the image. | | more | | Calling Time on Waste: a publican’s handbook to a leaner, greener cost base,
 Monaghan County Council and The Vintners’ Federation of Ireland have produced a new booklet to help publicans cut costs and improve their environmental performance.
The handbook contains guidelines on how to save money by conserving water, saving energy and preventing waste. It is estimated that the average pub will save €1,000 per annum if the recommendations are followed, and it is hoped that up to 4,000 pubs throughout the country will introduce these measures in the coming months, delivering a collective saving of €0.5 million.
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| | more | | Farming the Environment
 Monaghan and Longford County Councils have developed this booklet, subtitled: "How to protect the environment, prevent waste, save money."
Over the past 2 years they have identified opportunities for more efficient use of farm inputs, energy and water. The booklet brings together case studies and tips for preventing waste and making savings on energy and water costs. The booklet also provides advice on how farmers can best deal with hazardous wastes such as batteries, oils and fluorescent tubes, but also more farm specific wastes such as empty and unused chemical containers, veterinary waste, pesticides and fertilisers.
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