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Cork County Council is hosting an online public information webinar on the Draft Climate Action Plan 2024-2029.

Cork County Council is launching its “Make One Change” campaign for the month of November to encourage the people of Cork County to think about climate change and to make small, practical changes to their lifestyles in support of climate action.

Ten schools from Cork County have completed the Composting for Schools programme,designed to help them start or improve their composting systems, to reduce waste, save money and combat climate change.

Cork County Council has announced significant energy upgrades for the Fermoy Swimming Pool that will not only enhance the swimming experience but also ensure a more sustainable future. The pool is set to become more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly thanks to a series of improvements.

The ‘Dispose of Unused Medicines Properly’ (DUMP) campaign is a free collection service available in pharmacies throughout Cork & Kerry for the safe disposal of unused or out of date, prescription or over-the-counter medicines.

The Gum Litter Taskforce (GLT) took to the streets of Fermoy today as a part of its Summer Roadshow.

Cork County Council has recognised the ongoing work of community and voluntary groups in villages across the county in the fight against litter. As part of the Council’s Anti-Litter Challenge 2023, twenty-one villages have been presented with certificates for their remarkable success in managing litter in their localities. 

Cork County Council has issued a final call for people to have their say on the first stage of a new Climate Action Plan for the county. The deadline for submissions from communities, businesses, the general public and stakeholders is this Sunday, June 11th.

Cork County Council can confirm that the Blue Flag has been reinstated in Garrestown Beach and will be raised as soon as the required conditions, that of recycling facilities are provided.

Now in its second year, National Food Waste Recycling Week will run from the 5th until the 11th of June 2023. This campaign, managed by MyWaste.ie will provide practical advice, with easy-to-follow hints and tips to encourage everyone to recycle more of their food waste.

New strategy is aimed at protecting our roads from the impact of climate change