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		<title>Eco-Innovation</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2012/eco-innovation/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 14:40:43 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Greener Production Programme (CGPP6)</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2012/greener_production_programme_cgpp6/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 10:32:24 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>EPA Showcases Green Irish businesses</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2012/epa_showcases_green_irish_businesses/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2012 11:56:04 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>The National Waste Prevention Programme</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2012/the_national_waste_prevention_programme/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:35:33 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Greenbusiness Workshop Presentations</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2012/greenbusiness_workshop_presentations/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:15:34 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>SEAI Better Energy Workplaces 2012 Fund</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2012/seai_better_energy_workplaces_2012_fund/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2012 10:04:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>LIFE+ call for proposals now out</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2012/life-call-for-proposals-now-out/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Mar 2012 09:20:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Call for entries for the 2012 Sustainable Energy Awards </title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2012/2012_sustainable_energy_awards/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Mar 2012 09:35:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Green Business Workshop Presentations now Available</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2012/green-business-workshop-presentations/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:06:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Presentations from Workshops &quot;Total Waste Prevention&quot; now available</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2012/presentations_from_workshops/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:38:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>CIWM Seminar </title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2012/ciwm_seminar/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ CIWM Seminar – February 23rd 2012 
Ballymun Regeneration Limited, Civic Plaza, Ballymun, Dublin 9. 
The seminar will focus upon the highly topical issues of waste prevention and resource efficiency and will have speakers from the EPA, Ballymun Rediscovery Centre, CRNI, the Clean Technology Centre amongst others. It is also planned to have an exhibition of waste prevention and recycling projects on display. ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:50:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Water Efficiency for Business</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2012/water_efficiency_for_business/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ IBEC, in association with the EPA’s Green Business Initiative held a free Water Efficiency for Business Workshop on November 18th at IBEC head office on Baggot St., Dublin 2. ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:52:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Northern Ireland Resource Efficiency Support Scheme</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2012/northern-ireland-resource-efficiency-support-scheme/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[  ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:42:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Ireland’s first Green Public Procurement Action Plan</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2012/irelands-first-green-public-procurement-action-plan/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[  ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:50:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>FREE Regional Workshops – Supporting the Business Sector in Reducing Costs</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2012/supporting_the_business_sector/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[  ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 09:59:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Draft Framework for Sustainable Development for Ireland</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2012/draft_framework_for_sustainable_development_for_ireland/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[  ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Dec 2011 11:52:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Total Waste Prevention Workshops</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/total_waste_prevention_workshops/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2011 08:41:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>IBEC Environment Awards </title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/ibec_environment_awards/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 10:20:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Water Efficiency for Business - Workshop to reduce costs and improve environmental performance </title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/water_efficiency_for_business-workshop/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[  ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 09:04:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Total Waste Prevention - Series of  Free Workshops</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/total_waste_prevention/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[  ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2011 10:30:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Cattle dung to power anaerobic digester</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/cattle_dung_to_power_anaerobic_digester/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[  ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2011 09:27:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>EU Launches new strategy on corporate social responsibility</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/eu_corporate_social_responsibility/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[  ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Oct 2011 08:50:21 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>SMILE Resource Exchange turns waste in to resources</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/smile_resource_exchange/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[  ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2011 13:12:09 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>EPA publishes Annual Report</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/epa_publishes_annual_report/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[  ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2011 13:54:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Arvado win REPAK Waste Prevention Award</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/arvado_win_repak_waste_prevention_award/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[  ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2011 09:19:38 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Green Hospitality Programme  members save €5 million</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/green_hospitality_programme-_members_save_€5_million/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[  ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sat, 15 Oct 2011 10:45:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>New Irish benchmarks for hospital waste</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/new_irish_benchmarks_for_hospital_waste/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[  ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2011 15:13:07 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>European Environment Agency (EEA) Survey of Resource Efficiency Initiatives</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/survey_of_resource_efficiency_initiatives/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[  ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2011 09:59:24 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Greening Wexford Festival Opera business initiative</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/greening_wexford_festival_opera_business_initiative/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[  ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>UK Food and Drink sector on course for 20% water savings   </title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/uk_food_and_drink_sector_savings/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[  ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2011 14:12:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>OECD Sustainable Manufacturing Toolkit</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/oecd_sustainable_manufacturing_toolkit/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[  ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2011 09:54:01 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>EPA publish BAT Guidance Notes  for consultation</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/epa_publish_bat_guidance_notes/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[  ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2011 12:48:29 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>New ISO standard to reduce environmental impacts of products and services</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/new_iso_standard/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[  ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Sep 2011 01:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Repak Recycling Week,  3rd - 8th October, 2011</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/repak_recycling_week_3rd_8th_october_2011/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[  ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sun, 25 Sep 2011 10:28:27 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>European Roadmap for Resource Efficiency launched</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/european_roadmap_for_resource_efficiency-_aunched/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[  ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2011 01:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>FREE Resource Efficiency Workshops for the Hospitality Sector</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/free_resource_efficiency_workshops_for_the_hospitality_sector/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The Green Hospitality Programme is continuing its 2011 Workshop series during October  ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2011 09:58:48 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Need for increased plastics recycling in Ireland</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/need_for_increased_plastics_recycling_in_ireland/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[  ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Sep 2011 01:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Dublin Investment Summit includes CleanTech Sector</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/dublin_investment_summit_includes_cleantech_sector/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[  ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Sep 2011 14:46:09 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Dublin Chamber of Commerce Green Economy Forum</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/dublin_chamber_of_commerce_green_economy_forum/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[  ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Aug 2011 01:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Green approach pays off for Codd Mushrooms</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/green_approach_pays_off-_for_codd_mushrooms/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Family-owned Codd Mushrooms has invested €5.5 million to expand its business and build an environmentally friendly production unit. ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Aug 2011 14:44:36 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Irish Firms Receive Funding for Eco-Innovation</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/irish_firms_receive_funding_for_eco-innovation/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Irish Firms Receive Funding for Eco-Innovation ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2011 15:20:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Post-recession consumers will want greener goods</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/post-recession_consumers_will_want_greener_goods/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Study for American Express predicts retailers will have to become more transparent to meet the needs of "Karmercialists" ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Aug 2011 15:32:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Green Enterprise Guide Published by Irish Agencies</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/green_enterprise_guide/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Green Enterprise Guide developed by EPA, SEAI, EI and IDA Ireland ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jul 2011 16:10:56 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Green Public Procurement Case Studies developed by EU</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/green_public_procurement_case_studies/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Green Public Procurement Case Studies developed by EU ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jul 2011 15:59:12 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Presentations from the IBEC/Greenbusiness.ie Green Supply Chain Workshop now online </title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/green-supply-chain-workshop-presentations-now-online/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The IBEC/Greenbusiness.ie Green Supply Chain Workshop took place on the 13th of July in IBEC Confederation House in Dublin 2.  ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jul 2011 12:14:34 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Levy on incineration proposed by former environment minister John Gormley has been scrapped</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/levy-on-incineration-proposed-by-former-environment-minister-john-gormley-has-been-scrapped/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The move by Minister for the Environment Phil Hogan reverses the previous government’s opposition to incineration and will be seen as a major boost for the economic viability of Dublin’s proposed Poolbeg incinerator. ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jul 2011 11:32:01 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Public consultation on commitment to reorganise household waste collection</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/public-consultation-on-commitment-to-reorganise-household-waste-collection/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The Department for the Environment, Community and Local Government, has published a discussion document to help inform public consultation on the Government’s commitment to reorganise household waste collection ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jul 2011 17:28:01 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>An Taoiseach launches online reuse service for householders and businesses</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/an-taoiseach-launches-online-reuse-service-for-householders-and-businesses/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ An Taoiseach, Mr. Enda Kenny, T.D. has officially launched www.FreeTradeIreland.ie, a free national website that aims to help prevent usable items going to landfill and increase the lifespan of items for reuse
 ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2011 12:07:22 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Minister Publishes Redacted Hennessy Report on Dublin Waste to Energy Project </title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/minister-publishes-redacted-hennessy-report-on-dublin-waste-to-energy-project/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government published redacted report on the Dublin Waste to Energy Project proposed for Poolbeg ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2011 12:02:40 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Students take “intelligent, topical, forward-looking” exams</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/students-take-intelligent-topical-forward-looking-exams/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Some 9,000 students sat the construction studies exams, but it is still among the more popular of the minority subjects ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2011 11:57:26 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Minister rules out flat-rate charges for water</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/minister-rules-out-flat-rate-charges-for-water/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Phil Hogan, Minister for the Environment, has ruled out the introduction of flat-rate water charges

 ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2011 11:54:09 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Duplicate of Guide to healthcare waste management</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/duplicate-of-guide-to-healthcare-waste-management/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The UK Government has produced a manual on healthcare wastes, as a best practice guide to the management of healthcare waste ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jun 2011 18:26:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Defra launches household reward and recognition scheme </title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/defra-launches-household-reward-and-recognition-scheme/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Funding available to local authorities and civil society organisations in England to introduce or trial new schemes that reward or recognise people or communities for adopting positive behaviours towards managing their waste ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jun 2011 12:47:00 +0100</pubDate>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/defra-launches-household-reward-and-recognition-scheme/</guid>
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		<title>EU consultation on waste prevention and biowastes </title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/eu-consultation-on-waste-prevention-and-biowastes/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Consultation launched for those designing and implementing waste prevention programmes  ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jun 2011 11:59:00 +0100</pubDate>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/eu-consultation-on-waste-prevention-and-biowastes/</guid>
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		<title>Europe - packaging waste declining rapidly</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/europe-packaging-waste-declining-rapidly/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ A new report on the analysis of packaging shows the amount of packaging waste going to final disposal has fallen ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jun 2011 11:58:00 +0100</pubDate>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/europe-packaging-waste-declining-rapidly/</guid>
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		<title>England plans for a zero waste economy launched</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/england-plans-for-a-zero-waste-economy-launched/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The Government announces the results of its comprehensive review of waste ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jun 2011 17:14:30 +0100</pubDate>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/england-plans-for-a-zero-waste-economy-launched/</guid>
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		<title>Updates from the UK Department of Energy and Climate Change</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/updates-from-the-uk-department-of-energy-and-climate-change/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The UK Department of Energy and Climate Change has made a series of recent announcements ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jun 2011 16:59:12 +0100</pubDate>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/updates-from-the-uk-department-of-energy-and-climate-change/</guid>
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		<title>Ireland’s first collection programme for non-recyclable packaging</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/irelands-first-collection-programme-for-non-recyclable-packaging/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Ella's Kitchen partners with TerraCycle to upcycle used baby food pouches in Ireland ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jun 2011 17:58:00 +0100</pubDate>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/irelands-first-collection-programme-for-non-recyclable-packaging/</guid>
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		<title>Consultation on possible packaging levy</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/consultation-on-possible-packaging-levy/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government to consult on possible packaging levy ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jun 2011 17:58:00 +0100</pubDate>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/consultation-on-possible-packaging-levy/</guid>
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		<title>Recycling firms unveil 245m Euro investment plan</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/recycling-firms-unveil-245m-euro-investment-plan/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The Irish Waste Management Association has unveiled a plan that will create 235 new full-time jobs and 500 short term construction jobs over three years ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jun 2011 11:04:54 +0100</pubDate>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/recycling-firms-unveil-245m-euro-investment-plan/</guid>
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		<title>Irish composting facilities map</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/irish-composting-facilities-map/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ rx3 - rethink, recycle, remake publishes an Irish composting facilities map ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jun 2011 11:00:55 +0100</pubDate>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/irish-composting-facilities-map/</guid>
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		<title>Report on green glass</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/report-on-green-glass/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ WRAP in the UK have published a report and presentation on a consumer trial to identify opportunities for maximising the use of green glass for wine and spirit bottles ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jun 2011 10:55:20 +0100</pubDate>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/report-on-green-glass/</guid>
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		<title>Government reviews waste policy, escalates landfill levy</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/government-reviews-waste-policy-escalates-landfill-levy/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Mr. Phil Hogan, T.D., Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government recently announced a range of measures in relation to waste policy ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jun 2011 10:51:07 +0100</pubDate>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/government-reviews-waste-policy-escalates-landfill-levy/</guid>
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		<title>Consumption of the world's resources to soar by 2050</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/consumption-of-the-worlds-resources-to-soar-by-2050/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The world's population will consume an estimated 140 billion tons of minerals, ores, fossil fuels and biomass per year by 2050 ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jun 2011 16:27:12 +0100</pubDate>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/consumption-of-the-worlds-resources-to-soar-by-2050/</guid>
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		<title>UK - investigation into eco-parks </title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/uk-investigation-into-eco-parks/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Report looks at evolving perspectives on industrial ecology, eco-innovation parks and the clean technology sector in regional economic development in the UK ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jun 2011 16:24:12 +0100</pubDate>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/uk-investigation-into-eco-parks/</guid>
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		<title>Draft National Action Plan on Green Public Procurement</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/draft-national-action-plan-on-green-public-procurement/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government has published a draft National Action Plan on Green Public Procurement for public consultation ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jun 2011 16:21:50 +0100</pubDate>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/draft-national-action-plan-on-green-public-procurement/</guid>
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		<title>Waste management policy works, but waste prevention is key</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/waste-management-policy-works-but-waste-prevention-is-key/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Waste management policy in the EU is successfully reducing the proportion of waste that is sent to landfill and cutting greenhouse gas emissions ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jun 2011 16:15:12 +0100</pubDate>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/waste-management-policy-works-but-waste-prevention-is-key/</guid>
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		<title>A new report discovers 'Why Products are Packaged the way they are are'</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/a-new-report-discovers-why-products-are-packaged-the-way-they-are-are/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ A new published report sets out the reasons why goods are packaged in a particular way, and the technology behind the choices ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 May 2011 14:36:58 +0100</pubDate>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/a-new-report-discovers-why-products-are-packaged-the-way-they-are-are/</guid>
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		<title>Study shows policy effective in reducing packaging</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/study-shows-policy-effective-in-reducing-packaging/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ A study of Dutch packaging policy found that packaging levels fell when effective policies were in place ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 May 2011 12:10:50 +0100</pubDate>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/study-shows-policy-effective-in-reducing-packaging/</guid>
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		<title>New web tool for event organisers, venues and suppliers</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/new-web-tool-for-event-organisers-venues-and-suppliers/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ A new, free Event Resource Management Plan (RMP) tool is launched to help event organisers create action plans for managing and reducing waste ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 May 2011 12:06:53 +0100</pubDate>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/new-web-tool-for-event-organisers-venues-and-suppliers/</guid>
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		<title>New publications from the EU's LIFE programme</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/new-publications-from-the-eus-life-programme/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The LIFE programme supports environmental and nature conservation projects throughout the EU ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 May 2011 11:58:47 +0100</pubDate>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/new-publications-from-the-eus-life-programme/</guid>
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		<title>Irish firms must be greener to compete</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/irish-firms-must-be-greener-to-compete/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ A new report looks at the competitiveness of Irish businesses in the market place ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2011 14:28:19 +0100</pubDate>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/irish-firms-must-be-greener-to-compete/</guid>
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		<title>Plastic recycling information forum and networking event </title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/plastic-recycling-information-forum-and-networking-event/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ A recent event highlighted the business opportunities, both nationally and internationally, in each step of the plastics recycling chain ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2011 14:20:58 +0100</pubDate>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/plastic-recycling-information-forum-and-networking-event/</guid>
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		<title>IBEC/Greenbusiness Water Efficiency Workshop presentations online</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/ibec-greenbusiness-water-efficiency-workshop-presentations-online/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The IBEC/Greenbusiness.ie 'Water Efficiency Workshop: How to reduce costs and improve environmental performance' was held on 11 May in the Lifetime Lab, Cork ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 13 May 2011 11:16:01 +0100</pubDate>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/ibec-greenbusiness-water-efficiency-workshop-presentations-online/</guid>
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		<title>Revised bunding guidelines published</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/revised-bunding-guidelines-published/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Consulting Engineers Environmental Efficiency produce an updated set of bunding guidelines ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2011 14:17:20 +0100</pubDate>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/revised-bunding-guidelines-published/</guid>
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		<title>Report looks at technologies used to convert scrap plastics to petrochemicals</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/report-looks-at-technologies-used-to-convert-scrap-plastics-to-petrochemicals/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ A report by the American Chemistry Council has evaluated the emerging technologies used to convert scrap plastics to oil, diesel or other petrochemicals ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2011 13:33:30 +0100</pubDate>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/report-looks-at-technologies-used-to-convert-scrap-plastics-to-petrochemicals/</guid>
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		<title>international climate legislation study published </title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/international-climate-legislation-study-published/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Study into the status of climate change legislation in 16 of the world's largest economies published ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2011 13:26:10 +0100</pubDate>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/international-climate-legislation-study-published/</guid>
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		<title>Speech on waste policy to Chartered Institution of Wastes Management</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/speech-on-waste-policy-to-chartered-institution-of-wastes-management/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ A recent speech by Mr Phil Hogan TD to the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management Conference on Biodegradable Waste Treatment focused on government waste policy ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2011 13:16:28 +0100</pubDate>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/speech-on-waste-policy-to-chartered-institution-of-wastes-management/</guid>
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		<title>New report published looks at Irish energy policy</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/new-report-published-looks-at-irish-energy-policy/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ A report by the Economic and Social Research Institute looks at energy policy in Ireland ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 May 2011 11:52:41 +0100</pubDate>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/new-report-published-looks-at-irish-energy-policy/</guid>
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		<title>US Foundation seeks to improve recycling by beverage companies</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/us-foundation-seeks-to-improve-recycling-by-beverage-companies/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ US Foundation 'As You Sow' has engaged with several major US‐based consumer products companies to encourage recycling ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 May 2011 11:19:26 +0100</pubDate>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/us-foundation-seeks-to-improve-recycling-by-beverage-companies/</guid>
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		<title>Green IT initiatives becoming a higher priority for companies</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/green-it-initiatives-becoming-a-higher-priority-for-companies/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ A study by CompTIA shows a increasing number of companies are making green IT initiatives a higher priority ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 May 2011 11:13:07 +0100</pubDate>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/green-it-initiatives-becoming-a-higher-priority-for-companies/</guid>
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		<title>Important notice about the Greenbusiness audit tools</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/important-notice-about-the-greenbusiness-audit-tools/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ As part of on-going improvements to the Greenbusiness website we have updated the audit tools ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Apr 2011 19:02:00 +0100</pubDate>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/important-notice-about-the-greenbusiness-audit-tools/</guid>
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		<title>SEAI's Annual Energy Show attracts 4,000 visitors</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/seais-annual-energy-show-attracts-4000-visitors/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland’s Annual Energy Show attracts 4,000 visitors to the RDS ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Apr 2011 14:08:17 +0100</pubDate>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/seais-annual-energy-show-attracts-4000-visitors/</guid>
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		<title>Greenbusiness.ie Resource Efficiency Audit reports</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/greenbusiness.ie-resource-efficiency-audit-reports/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ View our sample Greenbusiness Resource Efficiency Assessment reports ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Apr 2011 14:08:16 +0100</pubDate>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/greenbusiness.ie-resource-efficiency-audit-reports/</guid>
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		<title>Energy from waste could supply ten per cent of global demand</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/energy-from-waste-could-supply-ten-per-cent-of-global-demand/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Waste to energy could meet as much as 10 per cent of the world's electricity demands ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Apr 2011 14:05:23 +0100</pubDate>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/energy-from-waste-could-supply-ten-per-cent-of-global-demand/</guid>
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		<title>Aspects of recycling policies and actual recycling of waste</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/aspects-of-recycling-policies-and-actual-recycling-of-waste/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ New report about recycling policies in relation to the actual recycling achieved in Europe published ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Apr 2011 13:56:16 +0100</pubDate>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/aspects-of-recycling-policies-and-actual-recycling-of-waste/</guid>
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		<title>Report looks in detail at waste legislation directives</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/report-looks-in-detail-at-waste-legislation-directives/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Report examines the Packaging Directive, the Batteries Directive, the ELV Directive, the RoHS Directive and the WEEE Directive ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Apr 2011 13:38:44 +0100</pubDate>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/report-looks-in-detail-at-waste-legislation-directives/</guid>
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		<title>Producing quality compost</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/producing-quality-compost/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Standard for composted materials, sponsored by WRAP and developed in conjunction with the Association for Organics Recycling published ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Apr 2011 13:29:23 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Proposals to phase-out of biodegradable waste to landfill</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/proposals-to-phase-out-of-biodegradable-waste-to-landfill/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The EU Commission has confirmed the intention to propose a phase-out of biodegradable waste going to landfill by 2020 - 2025 ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Apr 2011 12:57:39 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>2011 Sustainable Energy Awards</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/2011-sustainable-energy-awards/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland announces the all-Ireland 2011 Sustainable Energy Awards ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Apr 2011 12:45:58 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Companies work together to turn product waste into playgrounds</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/companies-work-together-to-turn-product-waste-into-playgrounds/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Garnier partners with TerraCycle to recycle packaging into playgrounds to reduce waste to landfill ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Apr 2011 12:38:58 +0100</pubDate>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/companies-work-together-to-turn-product-waste-into-playgrounds/</guid>
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		<title>Ireland’s system of environmental impact assessment  to be amended</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/irelands-system-of-environmental-impact-assessment-to-be-amended/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Following a review by the European Court of Justice the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government outlines proposed legislative reforms ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Apr 2011 12:25:24 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Proposals for new rules on the taxation of energy products in the European Union</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/proposals-for-new-rules-on-the-taxation-of-energy-products-in-the-european-union/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The European Commission has presented its proposal to overhaul the outdated rules on the taxation of energy products in the European Union ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Apr 2011 12:21:24 +0100</pubDate>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/proposals-for-new-rules-on-the-taxation-of-energy-products-in-the-european-union/</guid>
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		<title>The Green Awards 2011</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/the-green-awards-2011/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The awards took place at the Burlington Hotel, Dublin on Thursday 14 April 2011 ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Apr 2011 10:49:33 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Research into material efficiency and resource conservation published</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/research-into-material-efficiency-and-resource-conservation-published/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ A European report on material efficiency and resource conservation for the German Environment Ministry and the Federal Environment Agency published ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2011 13:12:27 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>The impact of food waste and options for biodegradable plastics</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/the-impact-of-food-waste-and-options-for-biodegradable-plastics/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Reports from WRAP and the European Commission explore the impact of food waste and options for biodegradable plastics ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2011 12:52:12 +0100</pubDate>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/the-impact-of-food-waste-and-options-for-biodegradable-plastics/</guid>
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		<title>Developing the Green Economy in Ireland</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/developing-the-green-economy-in-ireland/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Forfás and the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Innovation publish progress report on the implementation of the recommendations from the 'Developing the Green Economy in Ireland' report ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2011 12:36:51 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Partnership between The Green Way and the Global Cleantech Cluster Association</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/partnership-between-the-green-way-and-the-global-cleantech-cluster-association/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The Green Way (An tSli Ghlas) partners with the Global Cleantech Cluster Association to expand opportunities for Ireland’s cleantech sector ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2011 12:31:14 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Key environmental messages from the UK Budget</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/key-environmental-messages-from-the-uk-budget/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The recent budget statement in the UK included a number of environmental announcements ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2011 12:20:18 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Energy, transport and environment indicators published</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/energy-transport-and-environment-indicators-published/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Eurostat publishes energy, transport and environment indicators published ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2011 17:50:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Work to preventing six billion gallons of water being wasted each year in Cork</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/work-to-preventing-six-billion-gallons-of-water-being-wasted-each-year-in-cork/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The losses, due to pipe breaks in the supply network, represent 45 per cent of the total water produced in the county ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2011 17:41:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Irish people generate some of the highest levels of household waste anywhere in the EU</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/irish-people-generate-some-of-the-highest-levels-of-household-waste-anywhere-in-the-eu/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Report shows that Ireland had the third highest rate per head of population in 2009 ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2011 17:32:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Green cleaning brand to increase use of renewable plastic packaging from next month</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/green-cleaning-brand-to-increase-use-of-renewable-plastic-packaging-from-next-month/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Ecover to use renewable plastic bottles made from 100 per cent sugar cane ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2011 17:28:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>NUI Galway signs up to the Green Campus Programme</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/nui-galway-signs-up-to-the-green-campus-programme/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Students and staff aim for a more balanced campus community by actively preventing and reducing environmental impacts and associated cost ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2011 17:22:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Fuel prices in Ireland increase by 26 per cent since this time last year</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/fuel-prices-in-ireland-increase-by-26-per-cent-since-this-time-last-year/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Ireland's fuel prices are now at the highest across Europe ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2011 17:14:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>UK construction industry on target to halve waste by 2012</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/uk-construction-industry-on-target-to-halve-waste-by-2012/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The construction industry is responsible for some 120 million tonnes of construction, demolition and excavation waste every year – around one third of all waste in the UK ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2011 17:06:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Report shows UK companies can save billions by helping the environment</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/report-shows-uk-companies-can-save-billions-by-helping-the-environment/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The UK Government has published a report which suggests British businesses can save around £23 billion a year by improving the way they use energy and water, and by reducing waste ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2011 17:01:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Making more of our materials</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/making-more-of-our-materials/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Working towards a more sustainable future will require producers and retailers to think again about how products are made and sold ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2011 16:39:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Global Resource Scarcities and Policies in the European Union report published</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/global-resource-scarcities-and-policies-in-the-european-union-report-published/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ A new report by PBL Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency examines global resource scarcities and policies in the European Union and the Netherlands ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2011 16:28:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/global-resource-scarcities-and-policies-in-the-european-union-report-published/</guid>
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		<title>Scottish Government publishes final report on climate change proposals and policies</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/scottish-government-publishes-final-report-on-climate-change-proposals-and-policies/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The Scottish Government has published details of how it plans to meet the country's statutory annual greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2011 15:38:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/scottish-government-publishes-final-report-on-climate-change-proposals-and-policies/</guid>
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		<title>Report on composting and anaerobic digestion sectors published</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/report-on-composting-and-anaerobic-digestion-sectors-published/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ InterTradeIreland publishes a report looking at the composting and anaerobic digestion sectors ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2011 14:37:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/report-on-composting-and-anaerobic-digestion-sectors-published/</guid>
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		<title>New regulation implementation by the European Commission</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/new-regulation-implementation-by-the-european-commission/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ European Commission regulation on health rules associated with animal by-products and derived products not for human consumption ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2011 13:39:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/new-regulation-implementation-by-the-european-commission/</guid>
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		<title>Study to calculate the environmental footprint of products and companies</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/study-to-calculate-the-environmental-footprint-of-products-and-companies/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ DG Environment and the Joint Research Centre Institute for Environment and Sustainability are working on two methodological guides for the calculation of the environmental footprint of products and companies ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2011 13:24:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/study-to-calculate-the-environmental-footprint-of-products-and-companies/</guid>
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		<title>Progress on opportunities afforded by the green economy.</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/progress-on-opportunities-afforded-by-the-green-economy/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The  'Developing the Green Economy
in Ireland' report published in November 2009 contained 55 recommendations relating to the green economy ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Mar 2011 12:36:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/progress-on-opportunities-afforded-by-the-green-economy/</guid>
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		<title>Environmental Compliance Assistance Programme for SMEs online survey</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/environmental-compliance-assistance-programme-for-smes-online-survey/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The European Commission has set up a programme to assist SME's to comply with environmental legislation and improve their environmental performance. ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:38:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/environmental-compliance-assistance-programme-for-smes-online-survey/</guid>
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		<title>Coca-Cola to license the beverage giant's plant-based packaging to Heinz</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/coca-cola-to-license-the-beverage-giants-plant-based-packaging-to-heinz/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The bottle technology uses a plastic sourced from sugarcane waste to replace 30 percent of the plastic in beverage bottles ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Mar 2011 16:08:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/coca-cola-to-license-the-beverage-giants-plant-based-packaging-to-heinz/</guid>
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		<title>Businesses owe 90 million Euros in water rates</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/businesses-owe-90-million-euros-in-water-rates/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The amount of money owed to councils in commercial water charges has trebled in just one year to 90 million Euros. ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Mar 2011 15:47:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/businesses-owe-90-million-euros-in-water-rates/</guid>
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		<title>New device to monitor water consumption and detect leaks</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/new-device-to-monitor-water-consumption-and-detect-leaks/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The device works in conjunction with a consumer’s water meter, alerting them when they are using excessive amounts of water, which may be a leak.
 ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Mar 2011 15:12:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Council issues guidance for the public on burning</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/council-issues-guidance-for-the-public-on-burning/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Clare County Council has launched a public information campaign, aimed at raising awareness of the issue of backyard burning and uncontrolled burning. ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Mar 2011 15:05:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/council-issues-guidance-for-the-public-on-burning/</guid>
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		<title>New report tracks the performance of local authorities</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/new-report-tracks-the-performance-of-local-authorities/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The Service Indicators in Local Authorities 2009 report from the Local Government Management Services Board measures the performance of local authorities across a range of services ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Mar 2011 14:54:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Consultation on a roadmap for a resource-efficient Europe</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/consultation-on-a-roadmap-for-a-resource-efficient-europe/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The European Commission roadmap for a resource-efficient Europe is part of the Europe Flagship Initiative of the Europe 2020 Strategy. ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Mar 2011 14:48:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Join Greenbusiness.ie on Facebook and Twitter</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/join-greenbusiness.ie-on-facebook-and-twitter/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Follow us on Twitter and Facebook to keep up to date with Greenbusiness.ie ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Mar 2011 12:23:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Steps to help reduce sustainable packaging costs published</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/steps-to-help-reduce-sustainable-packaging-costs-published/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The Green Economy Post publishes a eight-step guide to reducing sustainable packaging costs ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2011 11:53:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/steps-to-help-reduce-sustainable-packaging-costs-published/</guid>
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		<title>Report looks at environmental compliance in engineering sector in Ireland</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/report-looks-at-environmental-compliance-in-engineering-sector-in-ireland/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The report looks at environmental performance of 231 SME between 1995 and 2010 engineering companies and assesses regulatory compliance and best practice. ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2011 11:36:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Latest report on water quality in Ireland published</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/latest-report-on-water-quality-in-ireland-published/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The latest report on water quality in Ireland shows improvements in water quality, but more action is needed if Ireland is to achieve its European water quality obligations. ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2011 11:22:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Miniwaste inventory on bio-waste prevention good practices published</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/miniwaste-inventory-on-bio-waste-prevention-good-practices-published/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The Association of Cities and Regions for Recycling and Sustainable Resource Management has gathered a collection of good practices related to composting, smart gardening and food waste avoidance. ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Feb 2011 18:30:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Nike makes progress cutting its environmental impact</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/nike-makes-progress-cutting-its-environmental-impact/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Nike company explains its vision for addresses its biggest sustainability goals ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Feb 2011 17:06:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>US State of Green Business Report 2011</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/us-state-of-green-business-report-2011/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The fourth annual edition of the Green Business report continues efforts to measure the environmental impacts of the emerging green economy in the United States ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Feb 2011 16:58:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>New 'Green' support scheme launched for Welsh SMEs</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/new-green-support-scheme-launched-for-welsh-smes/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ A new support scheme helping businsses save money and help the environment and increase the amount of recycled content has been launched to help Welsh manufacturing SMEs ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Feb 2011 16:38:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Opening of 53 Million Euro Dairy Equipment and Rainwater Harvesting Schemes</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/opening-of-53-million-euro-dairy-equipment-and-rainwater-harvesting-schemes/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The Ministry for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food confirm that the Dairy Equipment and the Rainwater Harvesting Schemes will open for applications on Tuesday 1 March 2011. ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Feb 2011 12:48:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Ireland wins battle for EU funds to build efficient energy supply system</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/ireland-wins-battle-for-eu-funds-to-build-efficient-energy-supply-system/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Ireland to get European Union funds to help build energy infrastructure, linking the country to the rest of Europe for both gas and electricity supplies.  ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Feb 2011 12:36:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>National Energy Efficiency Action Plan Consultation </title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/national-energy-efficiency-action-plan-consultation/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Ireland is required to submit a second National Energy Efficiency Action Plan by end-June 2011 in accordance with the provisions of the Energy Services Directive. ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Feb 2011 12:23:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>ICT company cuts energy use by 20 per cent after 'radical' retrofit</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/ict-company-cuts-energy-use-by-20-per-cent-after-radical-retrofit/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Cork-based site is reducing its annual energy consumption by 20 per cent through the use of energy-saving technologies. ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Feb 2011 12:16:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Irish energy prices down 1 per cent in January</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/irish-energy-prices-down-1-per-cent-in-january/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The latest Bord Gais Energy Index decreased by 1 per cent in January, despite rising oil costs. ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Feb 2011 11:58:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>2009 Waste figures show Ireland is well advanced towards its EU waste objectives</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/2009-waste-figures-show-ireland-is-well-advanced-towards-its-eu-waste-objectives/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The Environmental Protection Agency's latest National Waste Report assesses Ireland's achievements against EU waste recovery and recycling targets ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Feb 2011 11:47:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Half of Irish firms taken action on energy efficiency</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/half-of-irish-firms-taken-action-on-energy-efficiency/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ A survey from the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland shows over half of all Irish companies have taken action to improve their energy efficiency in the last three years ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Feb 2011 14:20:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Scientists produce electricity from waste heat</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/scientists-produce-electricity-from-waste-heat/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Scientists at Trinity College Dublin find a way to capture and recycle the heat for electricity generation ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Feb 2011 14:10:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Irish business saves over 40m Euros through energy efficiency measures</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/irish-business-save-through-energy-efficiency-measures/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Chambers Ireland and ESB have launched a guide which gives examples of how businesses can reduce costs and become more environmentally aware through increased energy efficiency. ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Feb 2011 14:03:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Twenty one companies compete for 'Innovation of the year'</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/twenty-one-companies-compete-for-innovation-of-the-year/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The companies have been announced as finalists in the annual Irish Times InterTradeIreland Innovation Awards. ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Feb 2011 13:58:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Financial Services Ireland welcomes Green IFSC initiative</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/financial-services-ireland-welcomes-green-ifsc-initiative/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Financial Services Ireland has welcomed Government approval of the Green IFSC initiative. ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Feb 2011 13:49:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Achieving the European Union's 2020 sustainable growth goals </title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/achieving-the-european-unions-2020-sustainable-growth-goals/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The European Commission has launched a call to action urging wider use of the money to finance sustainable growth projects, and offering advice on how to improve the quality of investments. ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 13:34:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Reductions in emissions of 4 transboundary air pollutants between 1990 and 2009</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/reductions-in-emissions-of-4-transboundary-air-pollutants-between-1990-and-2009/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The EPA publishes information on Ireland’s position in 2009 in relation to meeting the 2010 obligations under the National Emissions Ceilings Directive ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Feb 2011 16:21:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Final position on end-of-waste status for recycled gypsum in Ireland</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/final-position-on-end-of-waste-status-for-recycled-gypsum-in-ireland/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The final position on end-of-waste status for recycled gypsum in Ireland was been published by the EPA. ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Feb 2011 15:56:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Europe - climate protection Potential of waste management</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/europe-climate-protection-potential-of-waste-management/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ A report assessing waste management and climate change in Germany has been published by the German Federal Environment Agency, the German Environment Ministry and the Federation of German Waste, Water and Raw Materials Industry Association ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Feb 2011 15:45:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Tesla launches battery recycling programme throughout Europe</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/tesla-launches-battery-recycling-programme-throughout-europe/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Tesla Motors has launched a comprehensive strategy to recycle its battery packs throughout Europe. ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Feb 2011 15:39:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>UK - big brands sign up to waste reduction pledges</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/uk-big-brands-sign-up-to-waste-reduction-pledges/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ More of the UK's best-known businesses yesterday sign up to schemes designed to cut waste levels and increase UK recycling rates. ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Feb 2011 15:34:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>New report on 'greening' the supply chain</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/new-report-on-greening-the-supply-chain/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The Carbon Disclosure Project launches its 2011Supply Chain Report ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Feb 2011 15:11:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Waste Programme Board learns about industry recycling initiatives</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/waste-programme-board-learns-about-industry-recycling-initiatives/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The Waste Programme Board recently visited Michelin Tyre factory to learn about its innovative recycling initiatives.  ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Feb 2011 15:05:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>UK - companies collaborate to tackle hazardous waste from the aluminium industry</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/uk-companies-collaborate-to-tackle-hazardous-waste-from-the-aluminium-industry/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The partnership will see Mitsubishi Corporation and Tetronics working together to treat the hazardous waste that is generated during the manufacturing of aluminium. ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Feb 2011 15:02:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Plastic-free mouse designed for composting</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/plastic-free-mouse-designed-for-composting/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Fujitsu is increasing its use of non-petroleum-based materials with a new mouse made with a compostable shell.  ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Feb 2011 14:56:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Three steps to greening your restaurant</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/three-steps-to-greening-your-restaurant/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ There are three big ways in which restaurants have using green ideas - composting, recycling and growing their own produce. ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Feb 2011 14:49:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>New compostable adhesive for use on flexible packaging </title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/new-compostable-adhesive-for-use-on-flexible-packaging/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Germany's BASF has developed a new biodegradable adhesive used on flexible packaging ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Feb 2011 14:42:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>The European Environment Agency releases its latest Environment State and Outlook report</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/the-european-environment-agency-releases-its-latest-environment-state-and-outlook-report/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The European Environment Agency (EEA) has released its fourth Environment State and Outlook report - SOER 2010. ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Jan 2011 14:09:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Climate Change Lecture Series now available on EPA's YouTube Channel</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/climate-change-lecture-series-now-available-on-epas-youtube-channel/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ All the lectures from the Environmental Protection Agency’s climate change lecture series are now available on YouTube. ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Jan 2011 11:06:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Green IFSC initiative to get go-ahead before March</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/green-ifsc-initiative-to-get-go-ahead-before-march/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The creation of a 'Green IFSC' is believed to be scheduled for March reports the Irish Independent ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Jan 2011 10:52:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>EU moving towards 'recycling society' but opportunities for progress remain</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/eu-moving-towards-recycling-society-but-opportunities-for-progress-remain/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The European Commission has published a report on Member States' performance in the prevention and recycling of waste. ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Jan 2011 10:41:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>PepsiCo maps out path to zero environmental impact</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/pepsico-maps-out-path-to-zero-environmental-impact/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ PepsiCo UK & Ireland unveils significant savings in water consumption, energy use and waste sent to landfill ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Jan 2011 10:31:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>EPA 2010 End of Year Statement</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/epa-2010-end-of-year-statement/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Ireland’s environment continues to be of high quality according to the EPA 2010 End of Year Statement ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Jan 2011 10:23:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Review of business waste prevention</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/review-of-business-waste-prevention/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ A project by the UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs to look at evidence of business waste prevention ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Jan 2011 10:14:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>UK - Office of Fair Trading to examine advanced treatment of organic waste</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/uk-office-of-fair-trading-to-examine-advanced-treatment-of-organic-waste/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The Office of Fair Trading has announced a market study, supported by Ofwat, looking at the market for treatment of organic waste. ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Jan 2011 10:03:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Dublin company aims to become global leader in solar cell technology</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/dublin-company-aims-to-become-global-leader-in-solar-cell-technology/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ SolarPrint develops a unique solar cell that converting even the lowest light levels into energy ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jan 2011 12:52:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>KFC and Pizza Hut owner outlines packaging vision</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/kfc-and-pizza-hut-owner-outlines-packaging-vision/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The company behind KFC and Pizza Hut has outlined a packaging vision that includes reduction, recycling and consumer education in its latest corporate social responsibility report ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jan 2011 12:22:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Scientists develop intelligent food packaging to help cut food waste</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/scientists-develop-intelligent-food-packaging-to-help-cut-food-waste/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Intelligent packaging that warns consumers when food is starting to go off is being developed by scientists at Strathclyde ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jan 2011 12:13:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>EPA to consult on the European Communities (Environmental Liability) Regulations</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/epa-to-consult-on-the-european-communities-environmental-liability-regulations/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The purpose of these Regulations is to establish a framework of environmental liability based on the 'polluter-pays' principle, to prevent and remedy environmental damage. ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jan 2011 12:07:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>England - government urged to revamp waste management policy</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/england-government-urged-to-revamp-waste-management-policy/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ A report from the Institution of Civil Engineers warns efforts to reduce waste to landfill is reducing potential of reusable materials ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jan 2011 11:55:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Legislation to impose levy on landfill and incineration</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/legislation-to-impose-levy-on-landfill-and-incineration/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Levy imposted by the Minister for the Environment aims to encourage recycling and meet waste reduction targets ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Jan 2011 12:18:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>LED lighting market predicted to grow</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/led-lighting-market-predicted-to-grow/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Manufacturer Philips sees LEDs making up 50 per cent of lighting revenue by 2015 ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Jan 2011 12:16:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>500m Euro electricity plant gets go-ahead</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/500m-euro-electricity-plant-gets-go-ahead/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Gas-powered electricity plant on the Shannon Estuary to be built by Spanish energy company Endesa ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Jan 2011 12:16:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Smart meters to help control energy costs</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/smart-meters-to-help-control-energy-costs/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Veutility introduces system that monitors energy use in minute detail, right down to consumption by individual appliances ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Jan 2011 12:15:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Australia - Qantas to convert rubbish into fuel</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/australia-qantas-to-convert-rubbish-into-fuel/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Food waste and grass clippings could one day help fuel airline's passenger jets ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Jan 2011 12:14:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>UK - review of future resource risks faced by business </title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2011/uk-review-of-future-resource-risks-faced-by-business/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The UK Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs publishes a study into resource risks faced by business  ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Jan 2011 12:14:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>UK firms waste 1.6 billion pounds a year on energy</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/uk-firms-waste-1.6-billion-pounds-a-year-on-energy/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Analysis of data from over 1,000 firms in the UK shows large UK businesses waste at least 1.6 million pounds by not using energy efficiency ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Dec 2010 11:34:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>European Week for Waste Reduction 2010 video</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/european-week-for-waste-reduction-2010-video/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The European Week for Waste Reduction recently took place all over Europe ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Dec 2010 15:45:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>European Week for Waste Reduction 2010 speakers</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/european-week-for-waste-reduction-2010-speakers/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The European Week for Waste Reduction recently took place all over Europe ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Dec 2010 13:44:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>European Week for Waste Reduction 2010</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/european-week-for-waste-reduction-2010/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The European Week for Waste Reduction recently took place all over Europe ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Dec 2010 13:33:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Starbucks moves closer on cup-to-cup recycling goal</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/starbucks-moves-closer-on-cup-to-cup-recycling-goal/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Starbucks Coffee Company is one step closer to its goal of ensuring 100 percent of its cups are reusable or recyclable by 2015 ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Dec 2010 11:24:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>SEAI/BWG Bioenergy Geographic Information System</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/seaibwg-bioenergy-geographic-information-system/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The SEAI/BWG Bioenergy Geographic Information System is now available online ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Dec 2010 11:18:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Tax relief boost for energy savers</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/tax-relief-boost-for-energy-savers/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ People who attempt to make their homes more energy efficient will be rewarded with standard-rate tax relief on costs up to 10,000 euros. ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Dec 2010 11:18:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Tribunal says UK water companies outside environmental data rules</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/tribunal-says-uk-water-companies-outside-environmental-data-rules/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Water companies are not subject to the Environmental Information Regulations, according to a decision by the Upper Tribunal ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Dec 2010 11:36:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>EEA - The European environment - state and outlook 2010</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/eea-the-european-environment-state-and-outlook-2010/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The SOER 2010 Synthesis provides an overview of the European environment's state, trends and prospects, integrating the main findings of SOER 2010. ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Dec 2010 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>UK WRAP's Materials Pricing Report </title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/uk-wraps-materials-pricing-report/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The Materials Pricing Report is a free subscription service for buyers and sellers of recyclable materials ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Dec 2010 10:52:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>REACH registration levels lower than expected</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/reach-registration-levels-lower-than-expected/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ More than 24,600 REACH registrations have been submitted by the first registration deadline for the EU chemicals regime ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Dec 2010 10:27:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>EPA Stop Food Waste Movement launch</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/epa-stop-food-waste-movement-launch/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Three of Ireland's top chefs are supporting the EPA's Stop Food Waste Movement ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 2010 11:08:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Investing for Ireland's future energy needs</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/investing-for-irelands-future-energy-needs/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The Government has set a target of generating 40 per cent of the nation's energy needs from renewable sources by 2020 ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 2010 11:08:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>UK - focus on environmental performance for business</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/uk-focus-on-environmental-performance-for-business/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The UK's Environment Agency publishes a review of industry's environmental performance in England and Wales  ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 2010 11:04:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>The Environmental Protection Agency investigates landfill charges</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/the-environmental-protection-agency-investigates-landfill-charges/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has launched an investigation into the operation of more than a dozen public and private landfills ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Nov 2010 13:27:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Composting and Anaerobic Digestion Association relaunched</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/composting-and-anaerobic-digestion-association-relaunched/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Eamon Ryan, Minister for Communication, Energy and Natural Resources, last week relaunched the Composting and Anaerobic Digestion Association of Ireland ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Nov 2010 13:21:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>UK - London Stansted's strategy to manage waste</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/uk-london-stansteds-strategy-to-manage-waste/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Stansted airport is hoping to send 0% of waste direct to landfill and recycle 60% by 2015 ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 2010 10:44:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Toilet paper without a tube</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/toilet-paper-without-a-tube/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Toilet paper manufacturer Kimberly-Clark has unveiled its new tube-free line of toilet paper at Wal-Mart and Sam's Club stores throughout the northeastern United States of America ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Nov 2010 10:40:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>New record set for the amount of electricity produced by wind power</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/new-record-set-for-the-amount-of-electricity-produced-by-wind-power/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ On Thursday 28th October at 7.45pm National grid operator EirGrid said that 1,196 megawatts of electricity were generated from wind, enough to power 250,000 homes ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Nov 2010 10:54:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>New more energy efficient and eco-friendly LED displays</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/new-more-energy-efficient-and-eco-friendly-led-displays/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Computer company Dell recently unveiled some new LED displays that are more energy efficient and eco-friendly ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Nov 2010 10:53:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Best practice in waste prevention and management</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/best-practice-in-waste-prevention-and-management/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Ten European regions have created a network to share best practice in waste prevention and management ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Nov 2010 10:52:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>A green economy the only way to emerge from recession</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/a-green-economy-the-only-way-to-emerge-from-recession/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Connie Hedegaard, EU Climate Change Commissioner, has warned that unless Ireland makes deep cuts in its greenhouse gas emissions and reduces consumption of fossil fuels, it will never emerge from recession ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Nov 2010 10:51:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Environmental tax reform</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/environmental-tax-reform/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The introduction of a range of environmental taxes and charges could raise up to 1.5 billion Euros annually ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Nov 2010 10:50:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>SEAI maps out opportunities for energy and carbon dioxide reduction</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/seai-maps-out-opportunities-for-energy-and-carbon-dioxide-reduction/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) has unveiled a series of energy roadmaps for ccean energy, bio-energy and energy efficiency ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Nov 2010 10:49:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Clean Technology Centre leads major national healthcare programme</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/clean-technology-centre-leads-major-national-healthcare-programme/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The Clean Technology Centre is working directly with healthcare organisations on using prevention tools and techniques developed in the course of previous projects ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Nov 2010 10:49:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Feasibility study grant aid</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/feasibility-study-grant-aid/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ A call for proposals aimed at encouraging the development of business ideas working with recyclable materials ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Nov 2010 10:48:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Oireachtas Committee publishes climate change bill</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/oireachtas-committee-publishes-climate-change-bill/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The Oireachtas Joint Committee on Climate Change and Energy Security has published a Climate Change Bill for Ireland ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Nov 2010 10:31:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>A review of waste management in Ireland</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/a-review-of-waste-management-in-ireland/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The availability of waste management services and the associated costs continue to be important competitiveness issues for enterprise in Ireland ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Nov 2010 10:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>New forum on the Implementation of the Waste Shipment Regulations</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/new-forum-on-the-implementation-of-the-waste-shipment-regulations/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The European Union has launched a new forum on the Implementation of the Waste Shipment Regulations ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Nov 2010 10:29:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Recycling company shortlisted in Repak Awards 2010</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/recycling-company-shortlisted-in-repak-awards-2010/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Thorntons Recycling shortlisted as a Finalist by Repak for the fourth year running in its 'Large Operator Recovery' category ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Nov 2010 10:27:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Energy costs from leaving computers on overnight adds up for Irish firms</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/energy-costs-from-leaving-computers-on-overnight-adds-up-for-irish-firms/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Leaving computers on overnight can add to a company's energy costs and carbon footprint ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Nov 2010 10:27:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Launch of new water education pack for students</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/launch-of-new-water-education-pack-for-students/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council launches a water education pack to be distributed to all primary schools in the county ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Nov 2010 10:25:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Siemens offers to install domestic water meters</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/siemens-offers-to-install-domestic-water-meters/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Energy company Siemens presents offer to lend the Government money to install domestic water meters ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Nov 2010 10:24:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Dungannon-based packaging company wins UTV Business Eye Award</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/dungannon-based-packaging-company-wins-utv-business-eye-award/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Greiner Packaging Ltd, based in Dungannon, wins the UTV Business Eye Award for 'Environmental Project Of the Year' ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Nov 2010 10:23:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Second National Biodiversity Plan public consultation</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/second-national-biodiversity-plan-public-consultation/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Environment Minister John Gormley TD has invited observations from interested organisations and members of the public on the content and substance of the draft of Ireland's second National Biodiversity Plan ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Oct 2010 12:21:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>EirGrid launches SmartGrid iPhone application</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/eirgrid-launches-smartgrid-iphone-application/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ EirGrid has launched SmartGrid - an iPhone application that allows users to browse and view their energy-related data ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Oct 2010 12:21:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Businesses Green Wexford Festival Opera and lead the way to a Greener Wexford</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/businesses-green-wexford-festival-opera-and-lead-the-way-to-a-greener-wexford/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ As part of the Wexford Festival Opera, 16 Wexford businesses were certified 'green' at an awards ceremony on Tuesday, 5th October ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Oct 2010 12:16:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Coffee eco packaging wins Repak Recycling Award</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/coffee-eco-packaging-wins-repak-recycling-award/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Prevention of packaging was the big winner at the 9th annual Repak Recycling Awards, which took place in the National Convention Centre on Thursday, 7th October ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Oct 2010 12:15:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Lily O'Brien's go green</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/lily-obriens-go-green/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Irish Chocolate makers Lily O'Brien's is switching to leading independent energy supplier Energia in a major new green energy deal ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Oct 2010 11:22:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>GreenWorks Ireland to provide free training places in sustainable technologies</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/greenworks-ireland-to-provide-free-training-places-in-sustainable-technologies/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ GreenWorks Ireland is to provide 1500 free training places in sustainable technologies ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2010 12:14:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>EPA licensing has significant influence on emission reductions</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/epa-licensing-has-significant-influence-on-emission-reductions/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ A recent study by Trinity College, Dublin has found that pollution emissions from licensed industry have fallen due to regulation ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2010 12:12:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>'Working 9 to 5' - but Irish people are not recycling enough in these hours</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/working-9-to-5-but-irish-people-are-not-recycling-enough-in-these-hours/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Research carried for Repak Recycling Week shows that Irish people have much better recycling habits in the home than the workplace ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2010 12:09:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>1,000 firms use government innovation vouchers</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/1000-firms-use-government-innovation-vouchers/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Over 1,000 small Irish firms have used a 5,000 Euro Government innovation voucher which allows them to link with college researchers to solve business and technical problems  ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2010 12:01:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Public Consultation on draft quality requirements for compost</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/public-consultation-on-draft-quality-requirements-for-compost-manufactured-from-source-segregated-se/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ This draft Irish Standard specifies quality requirements for compost produced from source segregated separately collected biodegradable materials including biodegradable municipal waste ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2010 11:24:00 +0100</pubDate>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/public-consultation-on-draft-quality-requirements-for-compost-manufactured-from-source-segregated-se/</guid>
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		<title>One million tonnes of UK waste prevented through Courtauld success</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/one-million-tonnes-of-uk-waste-prevented-through-courtauld-success/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The UK's grocery sector has prevented 1.2 million tonnes of food and packaging waste from entering the household waste stream over the last five years, figures published by Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Sep 2010 13:35:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Planning sought for first Irish geothermal</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/planning-sought-for-first-irish-geothermal/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ GT Energy has lodged a planning application with South Dublin County Council for Ireland's first geothermal electricity plant tjhat will harness power from the heat deep under the earth in south Co Dublin ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Sep 2010 13:34:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>64% of new power to be renewable over next decade</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/64-of-new-power-to-be-renewable-over-next-decade/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The EU executive's update on its energy trends to 2030 report, published without any public announcement, projects that renewable electricity will account for 64% of new electricity generation capacity installed over the next decade up to 2020. Gas will make up 7%, coal 12%, nuclear 4% and oil 3% ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Sep 2010 16:53:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>What if today's CO2-emitting devices were the last?</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/what-if-todays-co2-emitting-devices-were-the-last/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ What would happen if cars, trucks, power plants and factories that now give off climate-warming carbon dioxide were allowed to die after their expected lifespans - and no new ones were built? ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Sep 2010 16:49:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Minister defends price rise</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/minister-defends-price-rise/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Energy Minister Eamon Ryan has defended next month's electricity price hike, but he promised to re-examine the levy paid by domestic and business users to subsidise inefficient peat-fuelled generating stations ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Sep 2010 16:42:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>EPA's Environment in Focus online indicators site launched</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/epas-environment-in-focus-online-indicators-site-launched/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Environment in Focus allows easier public access to environmental data that has been gathered by the EPA and external bodies. Information is presented as a dashboard of key environmental indicators arranged under seven themes - climate change, air, water, waste, land, nature and socio-economics ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Sep 2010 16:35:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>SFA Awards 2011</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/sfa-awards-2011/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The SFA National Small Business Awards 2011 have been officially launched by Awards Patron, An Taoiseach, Brian Cowen, TD ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Sep 2010 16:34:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>WWF issues call for green business game-changers</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/wwf-issues-call-for-green-business-game-changers/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Has your company developed a genuinely innovative solution to an environmental challenge? - Then WWF wants to hear from you! ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Sep 2010 16:34:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Determinants of water connection type and ownership of water-using appliances in Ireland</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/determinants-of-water-connection-type-and-ownership-of-water-using-appliances-in-ireland/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Developing optimal policies on management of water resources, investment in relevant infrastructure and the protection of the environment requires data on the current and likely future demand for water services ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Sep 2010 16:32:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Shabra Opens State-of-the-art 3.5m Euro plastic bottle sorting plant in Monaghan</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/shabra-opens-state-of-the-art-3.5m-euro-plastic-bottle-sorting-plant-in-monaghan/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Shabra Group, Ireland's only fully integrated reprocessing, recycling, manufacturing and supply company for plastic bottles and film, has officially opened a new 3.5 million Euro plastic bottle sorting plant at its site in Castleblayney, County Monaghan. The state-of-the-art extension, supported by the Enterprise Ireland Growth Fund, is the only one of its kind here and among the best in Europe ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Sep 2010 16:27:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>EPA reports dramatic fall in the number of landfills</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/epa-reports-dramatic-fall-in-the-number-of-landfills/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The EPA's Office of Environmental Enforcement (OEE) has published its Focus on Landfilling in Ireland report. The report examines the standards of operation and management at landfills in Ireland and charts the progress made since the EPA began licensing this sector 15 years ago ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Sep 2010 16:21:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Plastic-bottle recycling - not always lowest-carbon option</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/plastic-bottle-recycling-not-always-lowest-carbon-option/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ For countries with adequate space and little recycling infrastructure, disposing of bottles in landfill generates a lower carbon footprint than recycling or incineration ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:18:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Biodegradable and compostable food packaging overview</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/biodegradable-and-compostable-food-packaging-overview/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Shifting opinions on sustainability means that biodegradable and compostable plastics are no longer seen as destined to replace all traditional packaging - but are now viewed as one option among many, according to a new report by industry experts ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:17:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Lifetime Lab is first accredited ECO centre in Ireland</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/lifetime-lab-is-first-accredited-eco-centre-in-ireland/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Lifetime Lab at the Old Cork Waterworks has become the first tourist attraction in Ireland to receive the internationally recognised ECO centre accreditation from An Taisce ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:16:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Cork County Council Sells Waste Collection Business to Country Clean Recycling</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/cork-county-council-sells-waste-collection-business-to-country-clean-recycling/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Cork County Council has sold its waste collection business to Country Clean Recycling, following a competitive process involving a number of waste management companies operating in the private sector ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:15:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Electricity costs for industries to rise</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/electricity-costs-for-industries-to-rise/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Industries face a second potential hike in their energy costs from next month as the State plans to reduce credits allowed to businesses that use large amounts of electricity. ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:14:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>rx3 rethink recycle remake Newsletter now online</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/rx3-rethink-recycle-remake-newsletter-now-online/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The rx3 rethink recycle remake newsletter, edition 2, September 2010, is now available online ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:12:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Mr Binman launches 'Bag for Life' with WLR fm</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/mr-binman-launches-bag-for-life-with-wlr-fm/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Mr Binman, the regional waste collection and recycling company, and Waterford radio station WLP fm have launched the Mr Binman/Deise AM Bag for Life campaign to reduce the use of plastic bags in the South East. ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:11:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>In search of the light fantastic</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/in-search-of-the-light-fantastic/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ As LEDs (light-emitting diodes) become an increasingly promising replacement for traditional light sources, numerous Irish companies are seeking - and finding - niches in a burgeoning market. ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Aug 2010 17:38:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Low Carbon Entrepreneurs website goes live</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/low-carbon-entrepreneurs-website-goes-live/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Five members of the Challenge Europe Project (from Meath, Dublin, Belfast and the USA) have launched - lowcarbonentrepreneurs.com - a website providing information which entrepreneurs need to start new businesses that take advantage of the emerging green economy. ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Aug 2010 17:35:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>UK WRAP publish report - Realising the value of recovered plastics - an update</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/uk-wrap-publish-report-realising-the-value-of-recovered-plastics-an-update/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ WRAP has produced an update of the UK recovered plastic market situation. It is  part of a series of reports that examine current UK economic conditions in the markets for recovered materials. ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Aug 2010 17:34:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Responsibility deals the way forward for UK business waste</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/responsibility-deals-the-way-forward-for-uk-business-waste/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The UK Government wants to work with UK businesses to help them reduce their waste and increase recycling through voluntary responsibility deals, Environment Minister Lord Henley said today. Working with businesses to put in place voluntary responsibility deals on waste will remove the need for further regulation and will lead to less waste and more recycling with the added benefits of businesses saving money and helping to protect the environment. ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Aug 2010 17:31:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>DEFRA (UK) update the Greenhouse Gas Conversion Factors for Company Reporting</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/defra-uk-update-the-greenhouse-gas-conversion-factors-for-company-reporting/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Defra, in partnership with Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC), has published the 2010 update to the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Conversion Factors for Company Reporting ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Aug 2010 17:30:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>EU - Policy Review shows need to address the challenge of resource efficiency</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/eu-policy-review-shows-need-to-address-the-challenge-of-resource-efficiency/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The 2009 Environment Policy Review - which reports on EU policy developments from last year and looks in detail at EU and Member States' environmental trends and policy performance - was published last week. ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Aug 2010 17:26:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>37,000 Users of the Dublin Bike Scheme</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/37000-users-of-the-dublin-bike-scheme/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ About 37,347 people have signed up to the scheme - which will celebrate its first year in operation next month - and only one of the 450 bikes made available to commuters has gone missing since last September. ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Aug 2010 17:23:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Minister defends electricity levy</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/minister-defends-electricity-levy/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The Government and the energy regulator have defended the decision to introduce a new levy that will lead to an increase in electricity prices of up to 5 per cent. ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Aug 2010 17:22:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Watchdog hits out at renewable energy levy</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/watchdog-hits-out-at-renewable-energy-levy/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ A row has erupted over government plans to hit consumers with an electricity levy of more than Euro 30 a year to fund green energy. ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Aug 2010 17:18:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Cargo ship powered by wind turbines</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/cargo-ship-powered-by-wind-turbines/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ A state-of-the art cargo ship powered by wind turbines has arrived in Ireland after completing its maiden voyage ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Aug 2010 17:16:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>EPS to develop small-scale anaerobic digestion systems</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/eps-to-develop-small-scale-anaerobic-digestion-systems/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The Cork based water treatment specialist, EPS has entered into a Euro 2million research partnership to develop small scale anaerobic digestion systems for meat processors ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Aug 2010 17:15:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Householders and illegal dumping of waste</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/householders-and-illegal-dumping-of-waste/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Householders are illegally dumping their rubbish in isolated rural spots because they cannot afford to pay for it to be collected.
 ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Aug 2010 17:13:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>'My environment, my film' - competition and workshop</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/my-environment-my-film-competition-and-workshop/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The EU Commission in Ireland, Cultivate and Darklight are inviting you to make a short movie on 'Your Environment'. The theme could be anything from climate change to positive steps that we can take to protect our local environment - the choice is yours ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Aug 2010 10:11:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Free Trade service moves to new home</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/free-trade-service-moves-to-new-home/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ DublinWaste.ie's Free Trade Ireland service has been made bigger and better ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Aug 2010 10:06:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Oil demands slows, forecast by International Energy Agency (IEA)</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/oil-demands-slows-forecast-by-international-energy-agency-iea/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Global oil demand growth will slow next year, leaving the market with comfortable supplies until at least the middle of next year, the International Energy Agency said in its monthly report last week ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2010 10:17:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Revised bottled water standards introduced</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/revised-bottled-water-standards-introduced/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Standards for bottled water have been introduced to reflect changes in European and national legislation on food hygiene ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2010 10:14:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Consultation on a proposed cap to incineration capacity as a proportion of municipal waste</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/consultation-on-a-proposed-cap-to-incineration-capacity-as-a-proportion-of-municipal-waste/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ In summer 2009, the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government conducted a public consultation on an Environmental Report, prepared by environmental consultants according to Strategic Environmental Assessment requirements ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2010 10:10:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>New Draft Statement of Waste Policy</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/new-draft-statement-of-waste-policy/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Mr. John Gormley, TD, Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, has launched a public consultation on a Draft Statement of Waste Policy ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2010 10:06:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>New Food Waste Regulations and website www.foodwaste.ie</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/new-food-waste-regulations-and-website-www.foodwaste.ie/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ 1 July 2010 is the date the Waste Management (Food Waste) Regulations (SI 508 of 2009) entered into force in Ireland. The website www.foodwaste.ie contains further information about the Food Waste Regulations ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jul 2010 10:03:00 +0100</pubDate>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/new-food-waste-regulations-and-website-www.foodwaste.ie/</guid>
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		<title>Ford cars to use bio-foam instead of lastic based foams</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/ford-cars-to-use-bio-foam-instead-of-lastic-based-foams/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Weeding out petroleum-based materials in favor of bio-based alternatives has helped Ford reduce the environmental impacts of its vehicles ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jul 2010 16:41:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Wales Plant to generate Energy from Food Waste</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/wales-plant-to-generate-energy-from-food-waste/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ InSource Energy's Â£5m facility will convert RF Brookes' food waste into energy to help power the factory, which is the leading supplier of ready meals to Marks & Spencer, providing significant savings in waste disposal and energy bills and reducing carbon emissions by around 8,500 tonnes per year.
 ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jul 2010 16:39:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Biodegradable bottles for Drinking Water</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/biodegradable-bottles-for-drinking-water/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Over 190 million litres of bottled water were consumed in Ireland in 2008, indicating that the average person drinks 45 litres of bottled water per year ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jul 2010 16:37:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Under counter bottle crusher for Pubs and Hotels</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/under-counter-bottle-crusher-for-pubs-and-hotels/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Castlebar design of 'Baby Jaws' is reducing waste costs in the UK hospitality sector ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jul 2010 16:34:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>New Water Treatment Plant to secure South West Kildare water supply</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/new-water-treatment-plant-to-secure-south-west-kildare-water-supply/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Minister John Gormley has approved funding of &euro;2.4 million for a new Athy water treatment plant and supply pipes, which is the main component of the River Barrow Abstraction Scheme. 
 ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jul 2010 16:33:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Environmental Funding Opportunity for Business</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/environmental-funding-opportunity-for-business/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The Environmental Protection Agency has funding available in grant aid under Phase 5 of the Cleaner Greener Production Programme (CGPP5) and the EPA National Waste Prevention Programme (NWPP) to assist organisations to become cleaner and greener. ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jul 2010 10:41:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>DunLaogharie Chamber EnviroCom Awards</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/dunlaogharie-chamber-envirocom-awards/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Businesses, not-for-profits and public agencies throughout Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown are being encouraged to 'go green' in their production and operational processes through the EnviroCom Awards ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jun 2010 12:53:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Water Rationing Urged by Councils as supplies are running low</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/water-rationing-urged-by-councils-as-supplies-are-running-low/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Water supplies in many counties are at seriously low levels after weeks of dry weather - some local authorities may have to impose restrictions on water usage, to curb high water demands and forecasters have warned there will be little respite, with only scattered showers expected ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jun 2010 12:49:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>FTSE Index Launches Carbon Index for listed Companies</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/ftse-index-launches-carbon-index-for-listed-companies/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ In London the FTSE Index Group launched two products on Wednesday that weight London-listed companies according to carbon risk ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2010 12:46:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>10million Euro Commercialisation Fund from Enterprise Ireland </title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/10million-euro-commercialisation-fund-from-enterprise-ireland/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Enterprise Ireland to help scientists turn research discoveries into commercial ventures ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2010 12:43:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>UK Sainsbury's tests new technology to reduce food waste</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/uk-sainsburys-tests-new-technology-to-reduce-food-waste/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Sainsbury's has invested in new technology that will allow the retailer to make real-time supply chain decisions aimed at reducing food waste caused by unexpected weather ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2010 12:41:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>UK Co-operative Group switch to recycled shopping baskets</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/uk-co-operative-group-switch-to-recycled-shopping-baskets/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ UK Co-operative Group set to roll out of the UK's first 100% recycled plastic shopping basket to thousands of its food stores across Great Britain ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2010 12:40:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>UK Marks and Spencers increases recycling rates and introduces alternative food wrapping</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/uk-marks-and-spencers-increases-recycling-rates-and-introduces-alternative-food-wrapping/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ UK Marks and Spencer announces progress on its sustainability agenda, and innovative new paper wrapping ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2010 12:38:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Environment Minister John Gormley has ruled out a flat-rate water charge</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/environment-minister-john-gormley-has-ruled-out-a-flat-rate-water-charge/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ No environmental benefit in a flat-rate water charge ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2010 12:35:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>ESBI to explore Geothermal and Wave Energy in Joint Ventures </title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/esbi-to-explore-geothermal-and-wave-energy-in-joint-ventures/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ ESBI has joined forces with GT Energy to develop Geothermal Energy, as well as with Vattenfall and Wavebob to develop Wave Energy projects in Ireland ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2010 12:34:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>24hr Environmental Complaint Phone Line</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/24hr-environmental-complaint-phone-line/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Tipperary County Council and EPA Launch Environmental Complaints Telephone Service 1850 365 121 ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2010 12:33:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Repak offers up to 50% reduction on joining fees</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/repak-offers-up-to-50-reduction-on-joining-fees/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Repak is waiving its joining fee for new independent retail members until August ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2010 12:31:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>New Pizza Box Design</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/new-pizza-box-design/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ NewYork Pizza Box breaks down into 'four plates' ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 14:56:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>EPA helps develop network of prevention experts</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/epa-helps-develop-network-of-prevention-experts/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Report on National Waste Prevention Programme Conference, 3rd June 2010 ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 14:52:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>New Food Waste Regulations </title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/new-food-waste-regulations/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Segregation of food waste required as of 1st July 2010 ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 14:50:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Warning over Greenwashing</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/warning-over-greenwashing/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Complaints are on the increase regarding companies which claim green credentials in order to sell more of their products ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 14:48:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>EPA grants licence to Fingal County Council</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/epa-grants-licence-to-fingal-county-council/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The EPA has issued a licence to Fingal County Council to develop an engineered landfill facility and public recycling facility at Nevitt, Lusk, County Dublin ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2010 14:41:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>South Tipperary Environmental Awards</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/south-tipperary-environmental-awards/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ South Tipperary County Council is currently seeking entries to the South Tipperary Environmental Awards 2010 ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2010 14:39:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Dublin Councils to Appeal Waste Collection Ruling </title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/dublin-councils-to-appeal-waste-collection-ruling/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Dublin City Council is to appeal a High Court decision which stopped it from controlling the waste collection market in the city, while DunLaoghaire-Rathdown stops household waste services. ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 25 May 2010 10:42:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Water scarcity and droughts - a major concern for many areas in Europe</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/water-scarcity-and-droughts-a-major-concern-for-many-areas-in-europe/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The European Commission has published a report on the progress of Member States in addressing water scarcity and droughts.  ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 25 May 2010 10:41:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>ECO-UNESCO Young Environmentalist Awards 2010 Ceremony</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/eco-unesco-young-environmentalist-awards-2010-ceremony/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Plastic Fantastic and Cycle-Power Juice Makers! ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 25 May 2010 10:38:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Government - New Support Price Structure for Bio-Energy </title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/government-new-support-price-structure-for-bio-energy/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Energy Minister Eamon Ryan has announced the Government's new support price structure for bio-energy generation. ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 25 May 2010 10:36:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Waste as a Resource -The rx3 Sustainable Innovation Forum</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/waste-as-a-resource-the-rx3-sustainable-innovation-forum/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Information is now available on innovative ideas about what can be done with waste  ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 25 May 2010 10:35:00 +0100</pubDate>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/waste-as-a-resource-the-rx3-sustainable-innovation-forum/</guid>
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		<title>Green your Business - in time for the Fleadh Ghlas</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/green-your-business-in-time-for-the-fleadh-ghlas/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Cavan County Council are currently seeking interested parties to participate in a pilot project on 'Greening your Business' in preparation for the Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann.  The program is free of charge and places are limited. ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 18 May 2010 10:33:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>REPAK Spring 2010 edition of 'Positive Packaging'</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/repak-spring-2010-edition-of-positive-packaging/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The Spring edition of 'Positive Packaging' newsletter is available ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 18 May 2010 10:27:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>40 ways to green the workplace </title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/40-ways-to-green-the-workplace/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Everyone involved in office space - owners and property managers as well as tenant office managers and employees - has a shared responsibility for reducing the environmental impact of our business activities.  ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 04 May 2010 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>US drinkmaker trims waste at plant</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/us-drinkmaker-trims-waste-at-plant/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The beverage and spirit manufacturer Diageo has commenced  key sustainability initiatives at two of its North American facilities. ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 04 May 2010 14:51:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Tesco, Sainsbury's and Ecover products 'lack evidence' for green claims - Which? UK</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/tesco-sainsburys-and-ecover-products-lack-evidence-for-green-claims-which-uk/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Consumer group 'Which?' have recently carried out a study into the exaggerated or unsubstantiated claims being used by some companies selling 'eco' products in the UK.   ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 04 May 2010 14:48:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Pepsi Corporation to install thousands of recycling machines in the USA</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/pepsi-corporation-to-install-thousands-of-recycling-machines-in-the-usa/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The US soft drinks giant plans to make it more convenient for consumers to recycle on the go by installing thousands of recycling machines in petrol stations, public parks & public stadiums in the USA. ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 04 May 2010 14:44:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Environmental Management Programme helps hotels save 1000 Euro per year</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/environmental-management-programme-helps-hotels-save-1000-euro-per-year/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The Green Hospitality Awards (GHA) has proved to be the most successful environmental management programme in Europe. ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Apr 2010 18:20:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Rx3 announce shortlist for 60 Green Minutes</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/rx3-announce-shortlist-for-60-green-minutes/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Rx3 (formerly known as the Market Development Programme) has announced the shortlist for the 60 Green Minutes competition.  ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Apr 2010 18:18:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>South Dublin Eco Week 19th to 24th April</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/south-dublin-eco-week-19th-to-24th-april/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ South Dublin County Council has announced its 6th annual Eco Week 2010 taking place from 19th to 24th April.   ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Apr 2010 18:16:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>EnviroCom 2010 Awards - Networking event &amp; Launch</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/envirocom-2010-awards-networking-event-launch/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Join Minister Eamon Ryan for the launch of the EnviroCom Awards 2010 at the Nutgrove Shopping Centre at 6.30pm on Monday 12th April. ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Apr 2010 18:11:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>UK -Nestle has the most improved recyclable Easter egg packaging </title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/uk-nestle-has-the-most-improved-recyclable-easter-egg-packaging/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ A summary report has been undertaken by Environmental Audit Select Committee MP for East Dunbartonshire Jo Swinson and is entitled Easter Egg Packaging: Annual Progress Report 2010. ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Apr 2010 18:08:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>2010 emerges as the year of green marketing</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/2010-emerges-as-the-year-of-green-marketing/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Businesses are entering a new era of green marketing that will focus less on companies' own environmental credentials and, instead, seek to promote the way in which products can help customers reduce their carbon impact. ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Apr 2010 18:06:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>UK WRAP scheme launches novel projects to explore SME recycling opportunities</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/uk-wrap-scheme-launches-novel-projects-to-explore-sme-recycling-opportunities/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Two pilot projects will explore new ways to overcome barriers to recycling for small and medium-sized enterprises. ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Apr 2010 18:02:00 +0100</pubDate>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/uk-wrap-scheme-launches-novel-projects-to-explore-sme-recycling-opportunities/</guid>
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		<title>90% of people are unaware of their daily water usage</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/90-of-people-are-unaware-of-their-daily-water-usage/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ As the introduction of domestic water charges looms, a new survey has found that 9 out of 10 people have no idea how much water they use on a daily basis. ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Apr 2010 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>CTC publishes food waste prevention guide</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/ctc-publishes-food-waste-prevention-guide/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The Clean Technology Centre (CTC) has recently published a food waste minimisation guide for the hospitality sector. ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Apr 2010 17:57:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Envirocentre Newsletter February/March</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/envirocentre-newsletter-februarymarch/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The February/March EnviroCentre Newsletter Edition has just been issued and features a range of interesting stories and features ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2010 17:39:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>EU consider changing REACH chemical law</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/eu-consider-changing-reach-chemical-law/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Parts of the 1000-page REACH chemicals regulation remain unclear and need to be amended in order to speed up the subsitution of hazardous chemicals with safer ones, EU Environment Commissioner Janez Potocnik said last week ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2010 14:33:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>New opportunities for British business</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/new-opportunities-for-british-business/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ A report published today entitled 'Less is More: Business Opportunities in Waste and Resource Management' outlines opportunities for business across the product supply chain, from design through to waste management ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 14:26:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>EU handbook on how to assess the environment impact of products</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/eu-handbook-on-how-to-assess-the-environment-impact-of-products/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ European Environment Commissioner Janez Potocnik has launched an authoritative guide for policy-makers and business on how to assess the environmental impact of products ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2010 14:25:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>US Green Marketing best practices shared by executives</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/us-green-marketing-best-practices-shared-by-executives/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ High-profile leaders gathered to discuss opportunities in the world of environmental capital at the Eco:nomics Conference and to identify the best practices when applying green marketing ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2010 14:24:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Crowley invests 4 million euro in energy initiative</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/crowley-invests-4-million-euro-in-energy-initiative/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Dotcom survivor Norman Crowley has invested â‚¬4 million in a new business venture he believes will create thousands of jobs in energy efficiency ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2010 14:21:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>ESB one of the worst offenders for energy inefficiency</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/esb-one-of-the-worst-offenders-for-energy-inefficiency/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Some of the worst offenders for energy inefficiency include government offices, HSE facilities and the ESB ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2010 14:20:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Teagasc Internatiional Conference 'A Climate for Change - Opportunities for Carbon-Efficient Farming' </title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/teagasc-internatiional-conference-a-climate-for-change-opportunities-for-carbon-efficient-farming/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The Teagasc Working Group on Greenhouse Gas Emissions has announced that an international conference, entitled - 'A Climate for Change - Opportunities for Carbon-Efficient Farming' - will be held in Dublin on 24 - 25 June next ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2010 14:18:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/teagasc-internatiional-conference-a-climate-for-change-opportunities-for-carbon-efficient-farming/</guid>
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		<title>Tesco to construct Irelands tallest turbines</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/tesco-to-construct-irelands-tallest-turbines/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Tesco Ireland is to be granted permission to construct 2 300-foot high wind turbines at its distribution centre in North Dublin ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2010 14:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Minister urges Irish citizens to participate in Earth Hour 2010</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/minister-urges-irish-citizens-to-participate-in-earth-hour-2010/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Mr. John Gormley, TD, is urging everyone across Ireland to join with one billion people around the globe to take part in Earth Hour on Saturday 27th March at 8.30pm, by turning off the lights in their homes and businesses ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2010 14:14:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Limerick School finances waterless urinals with pay-as-you-save</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/limerick-school-finances-waterless-urinals-with-pay-as-you-save/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The Model School in Limerick City has invested in waterless urinal systems to offset the scale of metered water charges introduced for schools and educational centres in January ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:11:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Green Energy Hub for Shannon</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/green-energy-hub-for-shannon/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The Shannon region is set to become a green energy hub ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:10:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>The United Nations Green Ecomony Initiative</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/the-united-nations-green-ecomony-initiative/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The Green Economy Initiative (GEI) is designed to assist governments in 'greening' their economies by reshaping and refocusing policies, investments and spending towards a range of sectors - such as clean technologies, renewable energies, water services, green transportation, waste management, green buildings and sustainable agriculture and forests. ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:47:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Online Irish Plastic Recyling Exchange</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/online-irish-plastic-recyling-exchange/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ A new website - www.irishplastics.com - has recently been launched ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:08:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Green IT - Big Success for Small Enterprises</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/green-it-big-success-for-small-enterprises/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Green IT not only benefits the environment, but can also help the bottom-line by cutting costs and generating revenue ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:07:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Dry ice blasting - a new environmentally friendly cleaning process</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/dry-ice-blasting-a-new-environmentally-friendly-cleaning-process/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Cork-based Alternative Maintenance Services Ltd was set-up to satisfy a growing demand for an alternative, environmentally friendly and low cost cleaning solution in many industries ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:04:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Shortlist for The Green Awards</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/shortlist-for-the-green-awards/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The shortlist for The Green Awards has been announced ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:59:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Ireland ahead on renewable targets</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/ireland-ahead-on-renewable-targets/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Ireland met its targets for generating 15 per cent of electricity from renewable sources by 2010 in January, a conference in Dublin was told last week ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:57:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Rx3 Sustainability Innovation Forum</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/rx3-sustainability-innovation-forum/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ rx3 - 'rethink, recycle, remake' - formerly known as the Market Development Programme - is hosting the Sustainable Innovation Forum in order to demonstrate opportunities working with waste resources on the 27th April 2010 in the Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Dublin ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:56:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Rainwater harvesting</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/rainwater-harvesting1/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Rainwater harvesting is the accumulation and storage of rainwater for nonpotable use ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2010 13:51:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Ireland needs to see the benefits of rainwater harvesting</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/ireland-needs-to-see-the-benefits-of-rainwater-harvesting/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Senator Ciaran Cannon (Galway) has urged the Irish public & government to invest in rainwater harvesting systems in an effort to prevent future water shortages ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:43:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Irish landfill tax to rise by 300%</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/irish-landfill-tax-to-rise-by-300/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The Minister for the Environment John gormley has announced that the government tax on landfill is set to rise by 300% by 2012 ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:38:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>ISO publishes new updated information on 14000 family standards</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/iso-publishes-new-updated-information-on-14000-family-standards/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) has recently published a new brochure providing basic information on the ISO 14000 series of standards ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Europe unites to build renewable energy supergrid</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/europe-unites-to-build-renewable-energy-supergrid/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ By autumn of this year the governments of the nine countries involved in the renewables supergrid (Germany, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Denmark, Sweden, Ireland and the UK) hope to have a plan in place to start building a high-voltage direct current network  within the next decade ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2010 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>European Union starts to screen raw materials critical list</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/european-union-starts-to-screen-raw-materials-critical-list/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ In 2008 the EU Enterprise Commissioner presented a new 'integrated strategy' for raw materials under growing concerns about global scarcity ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2010 15:18:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Water restrictions in place throughout the country</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2010/water-restrictions-in-place-throughout-the-country/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ County councils have begun to ration water supplies all over the country due to decreasing reservoir supplies and burst pipes ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2010 15:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>UK Enterprise Minister opens sustainable development workshop</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/uk-enterprise-minister-opens-sustainable-development-workshop/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Northern Ireland Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has urged local companies to apply sustainable development principles to their operations and secure significant cost savings ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 10:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>60 Green Minutes Competition 2010</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/60-green-minutes-competition-2010/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ An exciting green competition to encourage the development of business ideas working with waste materials ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>UK retailer Marks and Spencer sign green power deal</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/uk-retailer-marks-spencer-sign-green-power-deal/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ UK retailer Marks and Spencer has signed a 40-year deal with SmartestEnergy in Scotland which will lead to the company powering its Scottish stores and offices using renewable energy sources from April 2010 ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/uk-retailer-marks-spencer-sign-green-power-deal/</guid>
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		<title>SEI Sustainable Energy Awards 2009</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/sei-sustainable-energy-awards-2009/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ SEI (Sustainable Energy Ireland) announced the winners of their 2009 Sustainable Energy Awards ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>The European Week for Waste Reduction</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/the-european-week-for-waste-reduction/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The first ever European Week for Waste Reduction (EWWR) will take place between 21st and 29th November 2009 ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>International Waste Policy</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/international-waste-policy/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The Minister for the Environment, John Gormley, yesterday published a review of waste management policy in Ireland calling it a 'blueprint for change which will drive innovation and job creation' ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:28:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>50 Companies Add U.K.-Specific Recycling Label to Packaging</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/50-companies-add-u.k.-specific-recycling-label-to-packaging/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The UK On-Pack Label Scheme aims to set up one common recycling label for use on packaging in the UK and to increase recycling rates ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:27:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Cadbury replaces roses tin with cardboard box</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/cadbury-replaces-roses-tin-with-cardboard-box/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Cadbury Ireland, the confectionary giant, is trialling a 100% sustainably sourced cardboard replacement for its traditional Roses tin ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:07:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Sainsbury's proposes reduction in fridge CO2 emissions</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/sainsburys-proposes-reduction-in-fridge-co2-emissions/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ British supermarket chain Sainsbury's has announced new CO2 emission reduction plans ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:07:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Flahavans announces major investment</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/flahavans-announces-major-investment/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ One of Ireland's longest running family businesses, Flahavans, has announced that they are to invest €1.6m in its oat mill in Kilmacthomas in Wexford ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:05:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>SEI's Energy in Transport Report 2009 reveals key trends</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/seis-energy-in-transport-report-2009-reveals-key-trends/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Sustainable Energy Ireland (SEI) has launched their Energy in Transport report for 2009 ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:01:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>WRAP says that UK companies could save 6.4bn pounds a year through efficiency alone</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/wrap-says-that-uk-companies-could-save-6.4bn-a-year-through-efficiency-alone/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The UK government-backed scheme WRAP (Waste Resources Action Programme) has today announced that UK businesses could reduce emissions by 254 million tonnes at no cost ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:59:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>European Week for Waste Reduction (EWWR)</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/european-week-for-waste-reduction-ewwr1/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Sat, 21st November 2009 - Sun, 29th November 2009: Europe-wide including national events in Ireland ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Irish businesses could save €300m in energy costs</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/irish-businesses-could-save-300m-in-energy-costs/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Ireland's small businesses could save €300m a year through simple actions to reduce energy costs, according Sustainable Energy Ireland ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:58:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Northern Ireland Minister welcomes survey results on environmental practices</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/northern-ireland-minister-welcomes-survey-results-on-environmental-practices/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Northern Ireland Environment Minister Edwin Poots has praised the responsible approach local businesses are taking to embracing responsible environmental practices ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:56:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/northern-ireland-minister-welcomes-survey-results-on-environmental-practices/</guid>
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		<title>NUI Galway calls for business to participate in new city project</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/nui-galway-calls-for-business-to-participate-in-new-city-project/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ NUI Galway's School of Geography, in partnership with Galway City Council, is looking to gather information on green businesses and eco-buildings around Galway City for a new project - Galway Green Map ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:55:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/nui-galway-calls-for-business-to-participate-in-new-city-project/</guid>
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		<title>Schools face huge hike in water bills</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/schools-face-huge-hike-in-water-bills/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Schools face massive increases in water charges from next January when they will have to pay according to usage ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:52:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/schools-face-huge-hike-in-water-bills/</guid>
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		<title>Radical climate change measures proposed for Ireland</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/radical-climate-change-measures-proposed-for-ireland/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ A report published today by the all-party Committee on Climate Change has stated that in order for Ireland to reach its greenhouse gas emission targets, responsibility must lie with the Taoiseach ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:51:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Sustainable Energy Ireland says €300 million in energy costs could be saved by Irish business every year</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/sustainable-energy-ireland-says-300-million-in-energy-costs-could-be-saved-by-irish-business-every-year/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Ireland's small businesses could save €300 million a year through simple actions to reduce energy costs, Sustainable Energy Ireland (SEI) announced today ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:49:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Carbon tax will be only new tax in Budget</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/carbon-tax-will-be-only-new-tax-in-budget/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Minister for Finance Brian Lenihan has said there will be no new taxes in the forthcoming Budget - apart from a carbon tax ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:47:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Green chips man wins over the 'Dragons'</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/green-chips-man-wins-over-the-dragons/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ 'Green' chips could soon be on the menu in fast food outlets after a Wexfordman won a business start-up competition with a new heating system for deep fryers ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:46:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Irish CEO's convene to discuss collaborative approach to climate change action</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/irish-ceos-convene-to-discuss-collaborative-approach-to-climate-change-action/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Over 100 CEO's from Ireland's top companies convened at Collins Barracks to discuss a collaborative business response to climate change ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:45:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>5000 jobs and €33 million committed to-date</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/5000-jobs-and-33-million-committed-to-date/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Energy Minister Eamon Ryan has urged householders to avail of the Government's Home Energy Saving Scheme, as well over half of the budget has already been applied for ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:44:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Repak ramp up with initiatives to help businesses in Packaging Prevention</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/repak-ramp-up-with-initiatives-to-help-businesses-in-packaging-prevention/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Repak has launched a number of initiatives to help businesses deliver on its packaging prevention program ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:13:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Cadbury takes big bite out of packaging at Repak Recycling Awards</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/cadbury-takes-big-bite-out-of-packaging-at-repak-recycling-awards/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Cadbury Limited was awarded a recycling accolade for its work in reducing the packaging on its Easter eggs and introducing new packaging formats which lead to a reduction of 730 tonnes of packaging ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:11:00 +0100</pubDate>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/cadbury-takes-big-bite-out-of-packaging-at-repak-recycling-awards/</guid>
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		<title>Following a greener path</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/following-a-greener-path/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Over 270,000 second-level students across Ireland are taking part in the Green Schools Programme and it's making a major difference to their wider community ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:10:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Abbott Ireland awarded Outstanding Achievement in Corporate Social Responsibility</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/abbott-ireland-awarded-outstanding-achievement-in-corporate-social-responsibility/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Abbott Ireland has won the Overall Outstanding Achievement in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) at Chambers Ireland's President's Awards for CSR, which were held in Dublin on 24th September ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:08:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Strawberry Trees Forever!</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/strawberry-trees-forever/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The Tree Council of Ireland and Tetra Pak have joined together to launch Tree Day ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:56:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>UK - 2009 survey of public attitudes and behaviours towards the environment</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/survey-of-public-attitudes-and-behaviours-towards-the-environment/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The UK Government's Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs has published a 2009 survey gives a representative picture of what people in England think, and how they behave, across a range of issues ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:53:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>The time is ripe for green accounting</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/the-time-is-ripe-for-green-accounting/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ At the G20 Summit in Pittsburgh, the French President, Nicholas Sarkozy called for a revolution in the way national wealth is measured, criticising 'GDP fetishism' and calling for a more balanced reading of countries' performance ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:45:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Call for urgent action on Irish green economy</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/call-for-urgent-action-on-irish-green-economy/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Ireland cannot afford to wait before investing in the green economy, the director general of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has said ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:44:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Irish Plastic bag levy to be doubled</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/irish-plastic-bag-levy-to-be-doubled/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The Department of Environment has indicated that a Bill which would lead to the doubling of the plastic bag levy to 44 cent is to be introduced later this year ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:43:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>UK: High recycled glass content boosted by research </title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/uk-high-recycled-glass-content-boosted-by-research/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ A study carried out on behalf of WRAP has shown that consumers are just as likely to purchase products in containers made with mixed coloured recycled glass as they are to purchase those made from clear glass ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2009 16:42:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>UK implements standard to help improve energy efficiency</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/uk-implements-standard-to-help-improve-energy-efficiency/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ BSI have recently published a new standard which has the potential to help organisations to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2009 16:41:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>USA: Starbucks Kicks Off Cup-Recycling Pilot Program in NYC</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/cup-recycling-pilot-programme/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Coffee giant Starbucks in New York, USA has recently launched a pilot programme in seven of its stores to start the ball rolling making its coffee cups recyclable by 2012 ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2009 16:36:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Irish Energy Standard saves Irish businesses €100m and leads the way in Europe</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/irish-energy-standard-saves-irish-businesses/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Large Irish businesses have saved over €100 million on energy costs since the introduction four years ago of the Irish Energy Management Standard, which forms the basis of the new EU-wide Energy Management Standard adopted by the EU on 10th September 2009 ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:36:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Toyota Motor Europe publishes 2009 Sustainability Report</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/auto-maker-publishes-sustainability-report/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Toyota Motor Europe (TME) continues to achieve year-on-year reductions in CO2 emissions and step up its reliance on 'green energy', according to data released in its 2009 Sustainability Report ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 12:32:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>UK - How one brewery turned its beer green</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/uk-how-one-brewery-turned-its-beer-green/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ After brewing at the same site since 1872, Adnams, a medium-sized brewer based in Southwold in Suffolk, decided to use the modernisation of its Victorian brewery as an opportunity to turn its beer green ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2009 16:32:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Change.ie Ezine</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/change-ie-ezine/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Change.ie has launched the latest issue of its Ezine ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2009 16:20:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Kraft Foods launches Kenco recycling brigade</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/food-manufacturer-recycling-brigade/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Following a successful roll-out in the US, global food giant Kraft Foods is to launch an innovative new recycling scheme designed to encourage consumers to return their food packaging ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2009 12:29:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Ireland's first self-sustaining mobile base station cuts emissions</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/irelands-first-self-sustaining-mobile-base-station-cuts-emissions/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Ireland's second largest mobile phone operator - Telefonica O2 - has revealed an ambitious plan to reduce CO2 emissions by 30pc by 2015 and has begun by using self-sustaining base stations to curtail its reliance on electricity and diesel fuel ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2009 12:28:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Prison term for anyone caught burning rubbish in backyard</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/prison-term-for-anyone-caught-burning-rubbish-in-backyard/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Anyone caught burning rubbish in their backyard will now face fines of up to &euro;3,000 or 12 months in prison under new regulations ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2009 12:27:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Northern Ireland - Small businesses embrace greener business practices</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/northern-ireland-small-businesses-embrace-greener-business-practices/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The number of small businesses in Northern Ireland taking action to improve their energy and water efficiency has doubled in just two years, to a level higher than anywhere else in the UK ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2009 12:25:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>US/Global - Kraft Overhauls Its Manufacturing Ops to Cut Water Use by 21 Percent</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/manufacturing-ops-to-cut-water-use/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The snack food giant Kraft Foods has announced a reduction in its global plant water use by >20% in less than 3 years ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2009 12:22:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>UK Dairy industry gets pat on the back for carbon footprinting</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/uk-dairy-industry-gets-pat-on-the-back-for-carbon-footprinting/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Farmers in the UK are teaming up with Carbon Trust (a government initiative set up to accelerate the move towards a low carbon economy) to develop new guidelines for carbon footprinting for the dairy industry ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2009 12:21:00 +0100</pubDate>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/uk-dairy-industry-gets-pat-on-the-back-for-carbon-footprinting/</guid>
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		<title>OECD surveys sustainable materials management initiatives</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/oecd-surveys-sustainable-materials-management-initiatives/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The OECD has produced an inventory of international initiatives related to development of sustainable materials management as a viable alternative to traditional waste management ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:16:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Visitor Survey shows tourists are voting green</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/visitor-survey-shows-tourists-are-voting-green/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Fifty-two percent of visitors to Ireland would seek to stay in a hotel that has reduced its environmental impact and 35% would pay more - according to Failte Ireland's Visitor Attitude Survey 2008 ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:15:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Village scheme leads the way in reducing waste </title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/village-scheme-leads-the-way-in-reducing-waste/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ A pilot waste reduction project being carried out in a small village in Co Cork looks set to become a model for the rest of the country ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:13:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Greenbusiness.ie website survey</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/greenbusiness-website-survey/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Share your thoughts on the Greenbusiness.ie website ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2009 12:13:00 +0100</pubDate>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/greenbusiness-website-survey/</guid>
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		<title>Launch of the EPA report STRIVE: Innovation for a Green Economy - Environment and Technology: A win-win story</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/launch-of-the-epa-report/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Mr. John Gormley T.D., Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government today (29 June 2009) launched a new report by the Environmental Protection Agency entitled STRIVE - Innovation for a Green Economy - Environment and Technology: A Win-Win Story ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2009 12:11:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>UK Retailers to Test Reusable Packaging</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/uk-retailers-to-test-reusable-packaging/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Working in collaboration with companies such as Asda, Crown Paints and B&Q, WRAP have announced plans to examine the commercial significance of reusable packaging ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 12:09:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Solar energy pioneers bag €1.6m investment</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/solar-energy-pioneers-bag-investment/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ A fledgling Irish company developing a new way of capturing solar energy to power everything from laptops to mobile phones has bucked the recession by raising €1.6m from investors, including €350,000 in public funds ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 12:08:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>IBM Reports Progress Toward CSR Goals</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/ibm-reports-progress-toward-csr-goals/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The IT services and business consulting giant IBM in the USA have released it's latest corporate responsibility report 2008/2009 ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2009 12:06:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>UK businesses sitting on untapped cost saving of around £10 million per day</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/uk-businesses-sitting-on-untapped-cost-saving-of-around-10-million-per-day/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ UK businesses are collectively missing out on combined cost savings of as much as £10 million per day by failing to maximise the potential of water efficiency, say sustainable business experts Envirowise ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:23:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>UK Plastics industry pledges to double recycling rates</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/uk-plastics-industry-pledges-to-double-recycling-rates/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The Plastics Challenge 2020 is a new campaign launched by the plastics industry in the UK to challenge itself, the UK government and consumers to recycle more plastic and divert more from landfill ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:04:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Minister launches Green Awards 2009</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/minister-launches-green-awards-2009/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The Green Awards 2009 has been launched by Environment Minsiter John Gormley TD ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:03:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>BSI launches energy management standards</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/bsi-launches-energy-management-standards/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The British Standards & Certification body (BSI) has announced the release of a new standard BS EN 16001 which gives guidance to businesses on how to manage energy across their facilities ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:01:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Airtricity to create 200 new jobs</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/airtricity-to-create-new-jobs/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Airtricity, the Scottish-owned electricity supplier has announced plans to expand its business in Ireland in a hope to win new customers ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Pioneering food &amp; drink project identifies real cost benefits for NI companies</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/project-identifies-real-cost-benefits-for-ni-companies/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ A recent campaign designed to help food and drink companies across Northern Ireland find ways of improving resource efficiency, has identified a staggering &pound;1.3 million worth of potential cost savings, with 17 companies alone averaging a saving of almost &pound;58,430 after participating in a specifically targeted initiative ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:58:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Immediate action needed to restore competitiveness</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/immediate-action-needed-to-restore-competitiveness/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Forf&aacute;s Ireland (The national policy advisory board for enterprise & science), have announced actions that call for increased competitiveness in the Irish market ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:21:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>PepsiCo Opens Green Beverage Plant in China</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/green-beverage-plant-in-china/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Pepsi have announced the opening of China's first green beverage plant in the city of Chonqing in western China ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:15:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Supermarket group takes up practical farming</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/supermarket-group-takes-up-practical-farming/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Morrisons supermarket in the UK have announced a new initiative which sees the company investing in sustainable farming ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:20:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>USA - green dining best practices help companies cut costs, waste and pollution</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/usa-green-dining-best-practices-help-companies-cut-costs-waste-and-pollution/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Random House and the Hearst Corporation have found that serving up a menu based on green dining practices can save their companies thousands of dollars while cutting down on waste and pollution ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:16:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Mobile phone manufacturers back energy and waste saving standard phone charger</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/mobile-phone-manufacturers-back-standard-phone-charger/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Ten mobile phone manufacturers have signed up to a new initiative to standardise the mobile phone charger across Europe ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:16:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Wales - survey finds businesses in Wales are binning profits</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/wales-survey-finds-businesses-in-wales-are-binning-profits/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ A survey of 1,500 commercial and industrial businesses in Wales has revealed that many are still wasting money by sending their waste to landfill ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:14:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>World - water risks ripple through beverage industry </title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/world-water-risks-ripple-through-beverage-industry/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ In New York, some restaurants have started taking bottled water off their menu, in a move aimed at responding to consumer concern about the environment ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:58:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Sainsbury's throws out cereal boxes in packaging overhaul</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/supermarket-throws-out-cereal-boxes/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Sainsbury's supermarket in the UK have announced that in a bid to reduce its packaging by a third by 2015 it has decided to phase out the use of cereal boxes ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:55:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Do your bit for water conservation!</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/do-your-bit-for-water-conservation/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ To help conserve water, Kildare County Council is selling water butts at cost price of &euro;40 on Friday June 26 from 9.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. at Aras Chill Dara in Naas ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:53:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Europe - worries about access to key raw materials </title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/europe-worries-about-access-to-key-raw-materials/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ European Union ministers have supported plans to ensure industries get better access to raw materials, as competition for access to commodities such as rare metals becomes fiercer with globalisation ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 15:51:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Bord na Mona plans Offaly wind farm</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/bord-na-mona-plans-offaly-wind-farm/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Bord na Mona has announced details of a major development for Mountlucas in county Offaly ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 15:50:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Global Wind Day reaches tens of thousands of people</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/global-wind-day-reaches-tens-of-thousands-of-people/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ On 15 June, tens of thousands of people from around the world joined in celebrating the enormous benefits of wind power during the first ever Global Wind Day ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 15:50:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Launch of BUILD UP web portal to help cut energy consumption for buildings</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/web-portal-to-help-cut-energy-consumption-for-buildings/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The European Commission has launched the BUILD UP web portal as a tool for sharing information on reducing energy use of buildings ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:48:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Cycle to Work Day and urban commuting</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/cycle-to-work-day-and-urban-commuting/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Wednesday 17 June is Ireland's first Cycle to Work day ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:46:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Minister announces plan for developing geothermal energy in Ireland</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/minister-announces-plan-for-developing-geothermal-energy-in-ireland/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The Minister of State for Natural Resources, Conor Lenihan TD, has announced that the Department and the Geothermal Association of Ireland co-hosted a workshop on Tuesday 16th June 2009 which examined options for developing a regulatory framework for geothermal energy in Ireland ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:46:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Over 40,000 BER Certificates issued by SEI in first 6 months of 2009</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/ber-certificates-issued/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Sustainable Energy Ireland (SEI) has announced new figures for the Building Energy Rating (BER) scheme, which show that over 40,000 BER certificates have been issued by SEI since 1st January 2009 when it became mandatory by law for all homes offered for sale or rent to have a BER ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:44:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Sainsbury's Rolls Out Kinetic Energy Generator</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/supermarket-rolls-out-kinetic-energy-generator/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Sainsbury's in the UK have just revealed a new 'people-powered' kinetic energy system which they are hoping to roll out in stores across the country ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:42:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Landfilling down as Europe shifts to better waste management</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/landfilling-down-as-europe-shifts-to-better-waste-management/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The EEA report - 'Diverting waste from landfill' - finds that the EU Landfill Directive has been a positive force in altering management of biodegradable municipal waste in the EU ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:35:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Coke sells 'Easy-Crush' bottles to reduce landfill waste</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/easy-crush-bottles-to-reduce-landfill-waste/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Companies around the world have been taking a number of steps to counteract the wastefulness and environmental impacts of bottled water - trimming materials from bottle caps and labels and redesigning bottle shapes to minimise plastic use ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:35:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Coca Cola Plant goes Zero Waste</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/coca-cola-plant-goes-zero-waste/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Coca-Cola's Scottish factory today announced plans to completely stop sending waste to landfill by the end of 2011 - another significant step towards making Scotland a zero waste society ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:42:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>National Bike Week 14th - 21st June 2009</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/national-bike-week-2009/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Ireland's first National Cycle Policy Framework, recently launched by the Minister for Transport, details actions that will be taken to deliver a culture of cycling in Ireland by 2020 ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:39:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Kerbside or co-mingled collections - Quality should come first</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/kerbside-or-co-mingled-collections/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Sorting household recycling at the kerbside is the best and cheapest option in most cases, according to Waste &amp; Resources Action Programme ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:37:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Natural energy project well received</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/natural-energy-project-well-received/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The breakthrough natural energy project launched by Spirit of Ireland last month has received an "overwhelming" response from the public ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:33:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>New Irish start-up saving almost 20% on fuel costs</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/new-irish-start-up-saving-on-fuel-costs/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Technology from a new NUI Galway start-up company - eagleEdge Ltd. - is cutting almost 20% off fuel bills in the haulage and transport industries ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:32:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Surface Power Solar announces €20m distribution agreement </title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/surface-power-solar-announces-distribution-agreement/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ An Irish firm who, earlier this year, launched the world's most efficient solar hot water panel, has agreed a €20 million deal to have the breakthrough product distributed throughout the Republic of Ireland ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:31:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>NI wind turbine manufacturer secures six-figure deal in Scotland</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/ni-wind-turbine-manufacturer-secures-six-figure-deal-in-scotland/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Westwind Turbines, a County Antrim firm which received Invest Northern Ireland support to develop its wind turbines, has secured a major six-figure deal with a Scottish organisation and doubled its production over the past year ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:30:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Accenture to Implement Smart Grid, Meters, Buildings throughout Amsterdam</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/accenture-to-implement-smart-grid-meters-buildings/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Amsterdam is to become the EU's first 'intelligent city' ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:29:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Energy from food plants gets government funding</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/energy-from-food-plants-gets-government-funding/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Five UK companies have been given &pound;10 million of government funding to develop energy from organic waste ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:28:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>NOW welcomes wind energy directive</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/now-welcomes-wind-energy-directive/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The National Offshore Wind Association of Ireland (NOW Ireland) has welcomed the publication of the EU Renewable Energy Directive, which requires national Governments to publish national renewable energy action plans ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:22:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>UK Retailers Tesco, Marks &amp; Spencer Report Progress in Reducing Carbon Emissions</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/uk-retailers-report-progress-in-reducing-carbon-emissions/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ UK retail giants Tesco and Marks & Spencer have shown major steps in reducing their carbon footprints ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2009 15:20:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>450 rental scheme bicycles available at 40 Dublin sites from July</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/rental-scheme-bicycles-available-at-forty-dublin-sites/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Dublin city will launch its long awaited bicycle rental scheme in July 2009 ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 15:19:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Solar panel prices to plummet</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/solar-panel-prices-to-plummet/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The average price of solar panels will drop by over a quarter this year, as falling demand and increased supplies of polysilicon combine to drive down prices ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 15:18:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Energia seals €3.6 million Waterford deal</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/energia-seals-waterford-deal/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Three local authorities in Co. Waterford have signed a €3.6 million deal with electricity provider Energia ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 15:17:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Wind Farm to create 150 jobs</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/wind-farm-to-create-jobs/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ A Cavan company is to create 150 jobs at 10 new wind farms, producing enough electricity to power 135,000 houses annually ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 15:15:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Airtricity buys Co. Tyrone Wind Farm</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/airtricity-buys-co.-tyrone-wind-farm/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Airtricity has agreed to buy the eight turbine Slieve Divena Phase II wind farm project in Co Tyrone for an undisclosed sum from RES UK and Ireland Ltd ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 15:14:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>National Bike Week</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/national-bike-week/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Ireland's first National Cycle Policy Framework, recently launched by the Minister for Transport, details actions that will be taken to deliver a culture of cycling in Ireland by 2020 ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 15:13:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Ecochem goes carbon neutral</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/ecochem-goes-carbon-neutral/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The CO2 footprint of Ecocem's GGBS cement has, in 5 years, gone from 60kg/tonne to 30kg/tonne to 25kg/tonne - and is now 0kg/tonne.  This is compared to a carbon footprint of ordinary cement of approximately 900kg/tonne ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 15:11:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>UK wastes millions by overcharging phones</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/uk-wastes-millions-by-overcharging-phones/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Up to 85,000 tonnes of CO2 could be saved per year if mobile phone users stopped overcharging their phones ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:09:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>World Environment Day - check out your environment online</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/world-environment-day-check-out-your-environment-online/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ On World Environment Day the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) encourages everyone to become more familiar with your own environment from the comfort of your computer ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Dell USA Renewable Power Sourcing climbs to 26 percent</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/dell-usa-renewable-power-sourcing-climbs-to-26-percent/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Dell has announced that it has increased its worldwide renewable power sourcing to 26% - a 20% increase on 2008 figures ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 14:59:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>HP outines aggressive green agenda</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/hp-outines-aggressive-green-agenda/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Over the last 50 years Hewlett Packard has been an industry leader in reducing its impact on the environment ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 14:57:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Tesco to trial electric car charging points</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/tesco-to-trial-electric-car-charging-points/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Tesco is poised to announce the latest phase of its sustainability push with a commitment to trial electric car-charging points at its store and build what it claims will be the world's first 'zero-carbon' supermarket ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 14:56:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Energy-efficiency scheme is launched</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/energy-efficiency-scheme-is-launched/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ A scheme to help homeowners save money by making their homes more energy-efficient was launched last week ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 14:54:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>UK's first RecycleBank trial to kick off</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/uks-first-recyclebank-trial-to-kick-off/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ In the UK, the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead - and its contractor Veolia - have announced a June 1 start date for trialling the groundbreaking recycling incentive scheme RecycleBank ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2009 14:53:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Meath breaks recycling record</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/meath-breaks-recycling-record/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Meath, who scooped fourth place in the ERP (European Recycling Platform) recycling poll in 2008, has gone one step further, by breaking their own record and collecting more electronic waste than ever before ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2009 14:52:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Dublin Brown Bins</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/dublin-brown-bins/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Brown Bins are currently being delivered to households across the Dublin City Council area, with collections taking place every fortnight ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2009 14:51:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Irish company to develop new technologies in England's Northwest</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/irish-company-to-develop-new-technologies/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Irish-owned electrical engineering solutions company - Enersol - have chosen England's Northwest to set up their first international base, creating up to 30 jobs in the region over the next 3 years ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2009 14:49:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Minister Gormley announces highlights of new Planning Legislation</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/minister-gormley-announces-highlights-of-new-planning-legislation/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Mr. John Gormley, TD, has announced that the Government had approved publication of the Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill, 2009 ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2009 14:48:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Major wind farm planned for west of Ireland</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/major-wind-farm-planned-for-west-of-ireland/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ A wind energy development co-operative in Co Clare has announced plans to construct one of Ireland's largest wind farms ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2009 14:47:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Ireland's Energy Efficiency Improving - SEI</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/irelands-energy-efficiency-improving/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The Irish economy recorded savings of &euro;750 million in 2007 as a result of energy efficiency measures undertaken since 1995 ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2009 14:45:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Tetra Pak launches Europe's first ever FSC-certified milk cartons in Ireland</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/tetra-pak-launches-europes-first-ever-fsc-certified-milk-cartons-in-ireland/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Tetra Pak Ireland has announced the first-ever Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-certified carton into the Irish market, in its latest move to ensure its cartons have the strongest environmental story possible ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2009 14:45:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>New figures show renewable energy now accounts for 12.2% of electricity supply</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/new-figures-show-renewable-energy-figures/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The percentage of Ireland's electricity supply coming from renewable energy has now risen to an impressive 12.2% in 2008 - up from 9.4% in 2007 ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 14:42:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Air flush toilet could save UK 85bn litres of water a day </title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/air-flush-toilet-could-save-uk-85bn-litres-of-water-a-day/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ New technology promises to flush water-wasting toilets down the pan ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 14:41:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Online tool helps measure emissions</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/online-tool-helps-measure-emissions/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[  An online tool to help organisations measure their carbon emissions has been launched by the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government John Gormley TD ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 14:41:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Study to create breakthrough in sustainable food grade packaging options </title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/study-to-create-breakthrough-in-sustainable-food-grade-packaging-options/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ WRAP has recently begun a scoping project with the aim of enabling retailers and brands to use recycled polypropylene plastic in food packaging ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 14:39:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Water-free toilets to save shopping centre €5k a year</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/water-free-toilets-to-save-shopping-centre-money/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ One of Dublin southside's most popular shopping centres has just gone waterless in a revolutionary new initiative which will cut costs and help the environment ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 14:38:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Budweiser Brewery Uses Solar Energy to Help Power Plant</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/budweiser-brewery-uses-solar-energy-to-help-power-plant/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The Budweiser Brewery in California USA has in place a huge resource efficiency initiative which includes generating energy to power onsite operations and recycling the majority of its waste ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 15:25:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>£1.5m WRAP grant to pave the way for innovative recycling plant</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/grant-to-pave-the-way-for-innovative-recycling-plant/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ One of the most advanced recycling facilities in Europe is to be built in Northern Ireland as result of a £1.5m grant from waste advisory body WRAP, which will significantly boost Northern Ireland's recycling credentials ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 14:31:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Government launches WEEE mark II consultation</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/government-launches-weee-mark-ii-consultation/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Department for Business inviting feedback on EU proposals to toughen up e-waste laws ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 14:29:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>New Site Launches to Encourage Product Stewardship</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/new-site-launches-to-encourage-product-stewardship/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Product Policy Institute (PPI) has launched its new website, emphasizing its focus on helping communities and local governments develop extended producer responsibility policies ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 14:27:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>New recycling label launched</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/new-recycling-label-launched/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The On-Pack Recycling Label Scheme from the British Retail Consortium aims to alleviate customer frustration when trying to figure out what can and can't be recycled ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 14:26:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Kingspan builds up solar ambitions</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/kingspan-builds-up-solar-ambitions/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Developer of insulated building panels working on plans to integrate solar technology into buildings' walls ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 14:25:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Mid-Sized Businesses are Buying In to Green IT: Report</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/mid-sized-businesses-are-buying-in-to-green-it/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ A New York based study of 1000 medium sized companies has revealed that initiatives which save money quickly are top of the list for resource efficiency ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 14:24:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Clare set to get third wind farm</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/clare-set-to-get-third-wind-farm/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ A third wind farm for Co Clare is set to get the green light this year as part of the Government's bid to increase its electricity from green sources to 20 per cent by 2020 ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 14:23:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Marriott Hotels Cuts Back on Free Newspapers to Reduce Waste</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/marriott-hotels-cuts-back-on-free-newspapers-to-reduce-waste/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The Marriot Hotel chain has announced that as of June 1st 2009 it will stop automatically giving guests a free newspaper in an initiative to reduce their waste and cut greenhouse gas emissions ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 14:23:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>First MBT plant wins approval in Northern Ireland</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/first-mbt-plant-wins-approval-in-northern-ireland/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Fermanagh district council in Ulster has won planning permission to develop what is believed to be the first mechanical biological treatment facility in Northern Ireland ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 14:21:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Renewables annoucement welcomed by wind energy bodies</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/renewables-annoucement-welcomed-by-wind-energy-bodies/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The UK's leading renewable energy trade association, the British Wind Energy Association (BWEA), has joined with its Irish counterpart, the Irish Wind Energy Association (IWEA), in welcoming the recent announcement by Northern Ireland's Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster on legislation to strengthen Northern Ireland's renewable energy sector ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 14:19:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>'Biggest deal in the history of marine energy'</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/biggest-deal-in-the-history-of-marine-energy/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Dubliner and chief executive of Aquamarine Power, Martin McAdam, has signed a landmark deal to supply wave and tidal energy to Airtricity ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 14:17:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>New Bord na Mona innovation centre</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/new-bord-na-mona-innovation-centre/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The US division of semi-state peat company Bord Na Mona (BNM) is to open an innovation centre in Greensboro, North Carolina later this year, where it will showcase its solutions for water conservation, wastewater treatment and air pollution ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 14:15:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Potential 20,000 jobs in ocean energy</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/potential-20000-jobs-in-ocean-energy/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Ireland could create 20,000 jobs by exploiting first mover advantage in the burgeoning ocean energy sector, according to wave energy pioneer, John McCarthy ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 14:13:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Citroen Eco Trade-in Cashback</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/citroen-eco-trade-in-cashback/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Citroen in Ireland have always been committed to greener motoring as one of the market leaders in diesel technology and the reduction of CO2 emissions ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 14:11:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>NUI Galway offers new degree in Energy Systems Engineering</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/new-degree-in-energy-systems-engineering/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ NUI Galway is to offer a new B.E. in Energy Systems Engineering in response to the identification of Ireland's future energy needs as a national priority ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 14:08:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Environment Innovation Awards at resource and recover, Road Expo and Civilex</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/environment-innovation-awards-at-resource-recover/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The all-island trade shows - resource and recover, Road Expo Ireland and Civilex, held on 24-25 March 2009 at Simmonscourt in Dublin - were host to the second Environment Innovation Awards ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 14:07:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Easter mountain can be eased by recycling</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/easter-mountain-can-be-eased-by-recycling/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The festivities at Easter this year will see extra packaging generated as families celebrate with Good Friday Parties and Easter goodies given to loved ones ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 14:06:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Renewables development in Northern Ireland receives a boost </title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/renewables-development-in-northern-ireland-receives-a-boost/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Northern Ireland's Energy Minister, Arlene Foster has announced new legislation to strengthen Northern Ireland's effectiveness in increasing renewables development ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 14:05:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Irish-Scottish marine algae project launches</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/irish-scottish-marine-algae-project-launches/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ A joint Irish-Scottish research project, intended to identify the best strains of algae for producing biofuels, was officially launched last week after securing &euro;6m in funding from a raft of state bodies ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 14:02:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Dublin food producer on the crest of an energy revolution</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/dublin-food-producer-on-the-crest-of-an-energy-revolution/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Despite the recession, Tuesday, March 24, was one of the most significant days in the 17-year history of Dublin food producer Country Crest - the day it finally touched the Holy Grail of 100 per cent energy self-sufficiency ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 14:01:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Gas and ESB tariffs to drop from May 1</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/gas-and-esb-tariffs-to-drop-from-may-1/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The ESB has been told to cut prices by an average of 10.3 pc from May 1 for residential and small business customers ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 13:57:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Envirocom 2009</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/envirocom-2009/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The Healthy County Forum is delighted to invite entries for the Envirocom Awards 2009 ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 13:55:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>South Tipperary is the first local authority in Ireland to achieve EMAS </title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/south-tipperary-achieves-emas/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The EU Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS) is a management tool for companies and other organisations to evaluate, report and improve their environmental performance ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 10:36:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Turning Waste Into Gourmet Food: San Francisco's Success Story</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/turning-waste-into-gourmet-food/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ San Francisco Bay Area is leading the way with a new composting programme that is proving to be very successful ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 10:33:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Thirsty British businesses can stem the tide</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/thirsty-british-businesses-can-stem-the-tide/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Envirowise UK online water efficiency tool ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 10:32:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Businesses across Ireland called on to enter Sustainable Energy Awards 2009</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/businesses-across-ireland-called-on-to-enter-sustainable-energy-awards-2009/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ SEI - business energy efficiency awards ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 10:29:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Cork Co Co to save €400,000 in energy costs</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/cork-co-co-to-save-in-energy-costs/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Following extensive work by the Energy Section of Cork County Council, initiatives are currently being taken which will have the impact of reducing Cork County Council's energy bill by over €400,000, this year, with other measures being planned to cut this even further in future years ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 10:28:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Tesco tells shoppers - too much packaging? Leave it with us</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/tesco-tells-shoppers-too-much-packaging-leave-it-with-us/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ In the UK, Tesco is to encourage customers to discard unwanted and excessive packaging near the tills in an experiment along the lines of a similar 'take-back' scheme in Germany ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 10:19:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Companies urged to reap benefits of international packaging technology study</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/companies-urged-to-reap-benefits-of-international-packaging-technology-study/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Businesses in the UK and beyond can increase their competitive edge and reap other benefits by showcasing their approaches to sustainable packaging through an international study launched by WRAP ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 10:14:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Carbon Trust launches guide to overcoming board opposition</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/carbon-trust-launches-guide-to-overcoming-board-opposition/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Anyone who has spent any length of time working as a sustainability exec knows that resistance from the board is often the cause of a green project's early demise ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 10:12:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Foster announces £8.5m pounds energy efficiency support for business</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/foster-announces-energy-efficiency-support-for-business/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Northern Ireland's Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has announced funding of 8.5 million pounds, from Invest Northern Ireland, to help local businesses improve energy efficiency. ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 17:09:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Green Infrastructure - Critical Infrastructure for a Smart Economy</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/green-infrastructure-critical-infrastructure-for-a-smart-economy/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ More strategic planning of green spaces needs to take place if we are to achieve the high-quality environment and economic growth necessary for the development of a 'smart economy' ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 17:08:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Bid to lure car drivers on to buses</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/bid-to-lure-car-drivers-on-to-buses/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Dublin Bus is to make a concerted drive to get commuters out of their cars and onto public transport ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 16:19:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Companies contemplate car policies</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/companies-contemplate-car-policies/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Irish organisations are considering changing car policies in light of recent changes to car taxation based on CO2 emissions, according to a new report ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 15:53:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>National Spring Clean 2009</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/national-spring-clean-2009/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ National Spring Clean is Ireland's most popular, well-recognised and successful anti-litter initiative ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 15:42:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>South Dublin - Eco Week</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/south-dublin-eco-week/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ South Dublin County Council's Environmental Services department has announced its fifth annual Eco Week this year in conjunction with South Dublin County Libraries ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 15:39:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Nitrates Calculator - an essential farm management tool - IFA</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/nitrates-calculator-an-essential-farm-management-tool-ifa/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ IFA Environment Chairman Pat Farrell has reminded farmers who may be unsure if they require a nitrates derogation to use the Nitrates Calculator developed by IFA in association with AIB Bank and IFA Skillnets ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 15:37:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Green business Ecocem cleans up awards</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/green-business-ecocem-cleans-up-awards/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Dublin company, Ecocem, which produces GGBS - or 'green cement' - has recently received not one, but two prestigious awards. ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 15:35:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Carbon Footprint Reduction Programme</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/carbon-footprint-reduction-programme/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ This programme has been developed by F&Aacute;S in association with Waterford County Council and the Construction Industry Federation.  ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 15:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>EU calls on farmers to start adapting to climate</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/eu-calls-on-farmers-to-start-adapting-to-climate/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Europe's farmers must think how to adapt to climate change in coming decades - altering their practices to cut greenhouse gas emissions, make agriculture more resilient and keep land in use, a European Commission paper said ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 10:10:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>UK - Standardised recycling label launched by retailers</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/uk-standardised-recycling-label-launched-by-retailers/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ In the UK, an on-pack recycling label has been launched by retailers to provide customers with standardised information on whether packaging can be recycled ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 10:09:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Virtualisation delivering real savings for Microsoft's Irish customers</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/virtualisation-delivering-real-savings-for-microsofts-irish-customers/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Microsoft customers in Ireland are both saving costs and increasing energy efficiency using the company's Virtualisation technology ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 15:19:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Lights to go off at iconic landmarks</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/lights-to-go-off-at-iconic-landmarks/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Some of the country's most iconic buildings and landmarks will be plunged into darkness as the Government backs the third annual Earth Hour later this month ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 15:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Reducing waste and increasing recycling could save firms millions</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/reducing-waste-and-increasing-recycling-could-save-firms-31m/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Firms in Northern Ireland stand to make savings of £31m a year in total if they can reduce waste and increase recycling, according to a new survey ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 15:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Food outlets clash with council on blocked drains</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/food-outlets-clash-with-council-on-blocked-drains/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Dublin's food outlets - including pubs, restaurants and hotels - have clashed with the Dublin City Council over demands for hundreds of thousands of euro in annual costs to maintain the city's drains. ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 15:11:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>NASA to launch its first mission to measure CO2 from space</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/nasa-to-launch-its-first-mission-to-measure-co2-from-space/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Orbiting Carbon Observatory intended to help forecast the change in CO2 more accurately ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 15:09:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Step up eco-labelling, design and management - Environment Committee</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/step-up-eco-labelling-design-and-management-environment-committee/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Plans to step-up use of the EU 'flower' Ecolabel, widen eco-design rules to include products not consuming energy and simplify the EMAS eco-management scheme have been backed by Environment Committee MEPs ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 15:08:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/step-up-eco-labelling-design-and-management-environment-committee/</guid>
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		<title>UK Government touts top ten green business tips</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/uk-government-touts-top-ten-green-business-tips/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The UK government has launched a new campaign to promote cost-free steps that businesses can take to help reduce their environmental impact and save them money ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 15:07:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Cork launches 'Bus February' initiative</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/cork-launches-bus-february-initiative/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Initiative to encourage the business community and others to switch from private car to public transport from Monday, 2nd to Friday, 6th February 2009 ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 15:05:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Every UK home to get green makeover</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/every-uk-home-to-get-green-makeover/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Every home and small business in the UK could gain access to free or low-cost measures to enhance their energy efficiency as part of a nationwide programme proposed by the UK government ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 15:05:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Energy efficiency and green technology to benefit</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/energy-efficiency-and-green-technology-to-benefit/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Additional funding for energy efficiency improvements and delivery of courses in sustainable energy and green technology techniques ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 15:02:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Green Marketing Not Just a White Wash</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/green-marketing-not-just-a-white-wash/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Sustainability is the current biggest business driver for innovation in current times ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2009 14:57:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Lean Into IT</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/lean-into-it/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Lean business principles are finding their way into the IT world  ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 14:57:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Water consumption in action</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/water-consumption-in-action/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ PepsiCo Receive Award from American EPA for its work in Water Consumption reduction ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 14:51:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Conservation of Water a Legal Matter</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbusiness.ie/news/2009/conservation-of-water-a-legal-matter/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Introduction of the Water Conservation Regulations  ]]></description>
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		<title>Irish recyclables too dirty to sell: report</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[ The quality of recycled material coming from households and industry needs to be significantly improved if Ireland is to have any chance of selling it ]]></description>
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		<title>Limerick Councils launch annual Green Christmas Campaign</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[ This Christmas season, Limerick shoppers will use 800 thousand metres of wrapping paper - enough to travel up and down the county more than 12 times ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2008 14:38:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Waste food from a supermarket giant is to be turned into pet food in a unique environment move ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2008 14:37:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Dublin firm helps Tesco slash carbon footprint</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[ A Dublin company is reducing a major supermarket chain's carbon footprint ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2008 14:33:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Make your Mark Green Awards 2008</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Greenbusiness are sponsoring an award at the Make your Mark Green Awards 2008 ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:32:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ What does the Green Business website offer? ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2008 10:59:00 +0100</pubDate>
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