Ireland is one of the best countries in Europe at recycling. I think we could be even better if there was not so much packing on everything. Lots of things we buy in shops have layers of needless plastic.
I agree with Joe, less packaging would be helpful.
If one paid a small deposit on all packaging, then it would be in the interest of the consumer to recycle.
I sometimes run at Castletown house, an OPW site. Last time I found 50-100 beer cans in a wood. Now, if beer cans all came with a 20 cent deposit, I am sure they would be picked up.
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