EPA Update
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Ireland
Protecting and improving the environment as a valuable asset for the people of Ireland.
?Have you tested your home?for radon? About 170,000 homes in?Ireland have high levels of?this cancer-causing gas.
For information on testing?your home visit?www.radon.ie
Too much food waste is going into the wrong bins!
A recent EPA report found that food waste is the most common waste in Ireland’s household and commercial bins. Food waste accounts for 30% of waste in commercial general waste bins and 17% of waste in household general waste bins. More info here.
The EPA is pleased to welcome David Flynn onto the EPA Board. David has over 20 years of experience in environmental science and protection.? Most recently David was Principal Adviser (Water) in the Department of Housing and he also previously worked with the EPA.