Households generated 7% more recyclable waste this Christmas

Even more recyclable waste should be generated in the coming weeks, Repak has warned.

The Covid-19 pandemic has not put a dent in Ireland’s appetite for recycling unlike other European countries, with a 7% rise this Christmas compared to last year.

Environmental non-profit organisation Repak said the nation was expected to generate over 81,000 tonnes of packaging waste during Christmas.