Resources
This page offers a wide range of resources and links for schools, communities and businesses containing information on areas Biodiversity, Climate, Water Quality, Waste, Air Quality and Energy.
Schools
Biodiversity
| Biodiversity Page for Kerry County Council | https://www.kerryheritage.ie/biodiversity/ |
| Pollinators.ie (National Biodiversity Data Centre) | https://pollinators.ie/schools/ |
| All-Ireland Junior Pollinator Plan | https://pollinators.ie/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Junior-Pollinator-Plan-2018-WEB-1.pdf |
| Clean Coasts – An Taisce | http://cleancoasts.org/our-initiatives/#initiatives |
| The Heritage Council |
https://www.heritageinschools.ie/ https://www.heritageinschools.ie/teachers-resources/strand/guideline |
| Green Schools Resources Page | https://greenschoolsireland.org/resources/ |
| GAA Green Club Programme | https://learning.gaa.ie/GreenClub |
Climate
| Met Eireann School Resources |
https://www.met.ie/weather-resources-for-primary-secondary-schools/ |
| The Heritage Council | https://www.heritageinschools.ie/content/resourcespdfs/A-Guide-for-Schools-on-Climate-Action-UNESCO.pdf |
| Green Schools Resources Page | https://greenschoolsireland.org/resources/ |
Water Quality
| Local Authority Waters Programme | Animation about what a catchment is: https://vimeo.com/1041048464 |
| Water Forum Ireland | Water Matters at Home https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vu-QNR6Zp1s |
| Clean Coasts – An Taisce | http://cleancoasts.org/our-initiatives/#initiatives |
| GAA Green Club Programme | https://learning.gaa.ie/GreenClub |
| Green Schools Resources Page | https://greenschoolsireland.org/resources/ |
Air Quality and Energy
| GLOBE Ireland Air Quality Campaign | https://www.globe.gov/web/ireland/home/overview-of-air-quality-campaign |
| GAA Green Club Programme | https://learning.gaa.ie/GreenClub |
| Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) | https://www.seai.ie/community-energy/schools/ |
Waste
| Mywaste.ie in Schools | https://mywaste.ie/dispose-waste/in-schools/ |
| European Recycling Platform (ERP) |
Batteries for Barretstown |
| GAA Green Club Programme | https://learning.gaa.ie/GreenClub |
| Green Schools Resources Page | https://greenschoolsireland.org/resources/ |
| Clean Coasts – An Taisce | http://cleancoasts.org/our-initiatives/#initiatives |
| Re-turn | Deposit Return Scheme https://re-turn.ie/ |
Community
Biodiversity
| National Biodiversity Data Centre – All Ireland Plan | Resources, actions and citizen science for pollinators https://pollinators.ie/ |
| National Biodiversity Data Centre | Citizen Science https://biodiversityireland.ie/projects/citizen-science/ |
| National Biodiversity Data Centre – Community Guidance | Local Communities: actions to help pollinators https://pollinators.ie/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Local-Communities_actions-to-help-pollinators-July-2021-WEB-JB.pdf |
| Mywaste.ie | Greener Gardening https://mywaste.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Greener-Gardening-Guide.pdf |
| The Heritage Council |
https://www.heritagecouncil.ie/ Wildlife in Buildings – https://www.heritagecouncil.ie/content/files/Wildlife-in-Buildings-linking-our-built-and-natural-heritage.pdf |
| Clean Coasts – An Taisce | http://cleancoasts.org/our-initiatives/#initiatives |
| Creative Ireland- Ireland’s Native Trees Series | https://www.creativeireland.gov.ie/en/news/irelandsnativetrees/ |
| National Biodiversity Data Centre – Invasive Species |
Water
| Local Authority Waters Programme |
https://lawaters.ie/communities-page/ Animation about what a catchment is: https://vimeo.com/1041048464 |
| Water Forum Ireland | Water Matters at Home https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vu-QNR6Zp1s |
| GAA Green Club Programme | https://learning.gaa.ie/GreenClub |
| Uisce Éireann | https://www.water.ie/ |
Waste
Air Quality and Energy
| Kerry County Council | https://www.kerrycoco.ie/environment/air-quality/ |
| Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) | https://www.epa.ie/environment-and-you/air/ |
| Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) |
https://www.seai.ie/community-energy/sustainable-energy-communities/ |
Climate
| Kerry County Council | Local Authority Climate Action Plan https://www.kerrycoco.ie/kerry-county-council-local-authority-climate-action-plan-2024-2029/ |
| EPA Climate Change | Resources on: Climate Change Opinion Maps and Lecture Series https://www.epa.ie/environment-and-you/climate-change/ |
Business
Waste
| Mywaste.ie | https://mywaste.ie/dispose-waste/in-your-workplace/ |
| Local Enterprise Office (LEO) | https://www.localenterprise.ie/Kerry/ |
| European Recycling Platform (ERP) | WEEE, Batteries, Textiles https://erp-recycling.org/ |
| Environmental Protection Agency Hospitality Food Waste Management | https://www.epa.ie/media/epa-2020/monitoring-amp-assessment/circular-economy/Food-Waste.pdf |
| Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) | Food Waste Charter https://foodwastecharter.ie/ |
| Supports for Businesses Going Green | https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/employment/types-of-employment/self-employment/supports-for-businesses-going-green/ |
| Fáilte Ireland | https://supports.failteireland.ie/climate-action/waste-management/ |
| Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) | 50 Tips for Greening Your Office Space https://www.epa.ie/publications/circular-economy/resources/50-Tips.pdf |
Biodiversity
| Pollinators.ie (National Biodiversity Data Centre) | Pollinators for Businesses https://pollinators.ie/businesses/https://pollinators.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/AIPP-Business-Guide-2023-WEB-1.pdf |
| Business for Biodiversity Ireland | https://businessforbiodiversity.ie/ |
| Fáilte Ireland | https://supports.failteireland.ie/climate-action/ |
| Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) | https://www.seai.ie/business-and-public-sector/ |
| Fáilte Ireland | https://supports.failteireland.ie/climate-action/energy-management/ |
Climate
| Climate Toolkit 4 Business | https://www.climatetoolkit4business.gov.ie/ |
| Enterprise Ireland | https://www.enterprise-ireland.com/en/sustainability |
| Fáilte Ireland | https://supports.failteireland.ie/climate-action/ |
Water
| Uisce Éireann | https://www.water.ie/conservation/business |
| Local Authority Waters Programme |
Animation about what a catchment is: https://vimeo.com/1041048464 |
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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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Hospitality Water Management https://www.epa.ie/media/epa-2020/monitoring-amp-assessment/circular-economy/Water.pdf |
| Fáilte Ireland | https://supports.failteireland.ie/climate-action/water-management/ |
Greening of Festivals
| Mywaste.ie |
Your guide to plastic-free festivals and events https://mywaste.ie/sustainability/plastics/your-guide-to-plastic-free-festivals-and-events/ https://mywaste.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Guide-to-Plastic-Free-Festivals-Events-April-2024.pdf |
| Mywaste.ie |
Free posters, bin labels and guidance booklets https://mywaste.ie/resources-and-campaigns/free-posters-bin-labels-and-guidance-booklets/ |
| Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) | https://localprevention.ie/topics/greening-events/ |
| Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) |
https://localprevention.ie/project/green-festival-kit-for-small-local-festivals/ https://localprevention.ie/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/2023-Festival-Charter.pdf |
| Fáilte Ireland | failte-ireland-sustainable-festivals-guidelines-2023.pdf (failteireland.ie) |
Contact Us
Environment Dept,
Maine Street,
Tralee,
Co. Kerry
Tel: 066/7162000
Litter 1800/326228
Fax: (066) 7120663
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