Eco Eye

Water Conservation, Waste Prevention, Indicative Forest Strategy (5x8)

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Water Conservation Water conservation has become a major issue in Ireland today. Due to rapid population increase our natural resources are being pressurised and the consumption of water is increasing dramatically. We use so much water without even realising it, for an example we use 125 litres of water in less than five minutes having a power shower. Duncan meets with Tom Leahy of Dublin City Council to discuss this important issue. When it comes to conserving water it is important to see how we can save this precious resource. Duncan visits the Ecological Gardener Brenda Palmer who gives suggestions on how to cut back on water usage in the garden. Waste Prevention We produce so much waste, in the North and South of Ireland, however we could prevent this by simply reducing the amount of packaging on products. As consumers, we should opt for loose products rather than those that are multi wrapped. Duncan investigates this issue by doing an 'eco shop' with Karen Hardy who is the principal shopper of her household. Duncan checks up on Karen after she has done her shopping and points out different products that she could buy to prevent the amount of waste she brings home. Duncan also goes to Newry to talk to John Minnis from the EHS about this important issue of waste prevention. Indicative Forest Strategy Indicative Forest Strategy is regarded as a planning tool used to assess opportunities for new forest planting in a given area. Duncan meets with members of the Forest Service to look at the future of forestry in Ireland. He investigates what types of trees are suitable for our land and how they have an effect on our landscape. He also looks into the environmental impacts of forestry around the country as he travels to many forests throughout Ireland.