A staggering 33 per cent of Irish people are unaware that just one contaminated container can compromise an entire recycling ...

The best way to recycle is to follow three simple rules: Clean, Dry, and Loose. Clean – Rinse food and drink containers, like yoghurt pots or milk cartons. A quick rinse is enough to keep everything ...

Also, almost two-thirds of waste placed in the general waste bin could have been segregated into the recycling or organic bin ...