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# circular economy

Last year
2022
THE MORNING LEAD
Inside the small Finnish city that became a big player in climate action
A report by
Lauren Boland
A Finnish city with a population nearly the size of Cork’s is years ahead of Europe’s climate targets.
100km north of Helsinki, a Finnish city with a population nearly the size of Cork's is years ahead of Europe's climate targets.
The Journal visited Lahti this week for a closer look at its climate policies in action.
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Oct 8th 2022, 12:05 AM
# Reusables
Circular Economy Act signed into law with disposable cup levy due before end of year
The levy on disposable cups – the best-known feature of the act – aims to help phase out single-use products.
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Jul 22nd 2022, 3:06 PM
# latte levy
20c charge for single-use coffee cups set to be brought in later this year
The levy will be brought in as part of the government’s new Circular Economy Bill.
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Mar 30th 2022, 11:10 AM
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# deposit return scheme
Regulations have been signed for a Deposit Return Scheme for plastic bottles and aluminium cans
The drinks industry is to fund and operate the scheme.
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Nov 19th 2021, 9:18 PM
# policy and economy
Your crash course in... the circular economy
A breakdown of the opportunities and challenges for businesses heading towards the circular economy.
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Jun 6th 2019, 1:17 PM