Environmental Awareness Initiatives

Environmental Awareness

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The Environmental Awareness Officer leads a wide range of programmes that support waste management, circular economy and sustainability across Fingal. These include the Green-Schools Programme, assistance for Tidy Towns groups, Community groups and local initiatives, the Anti-Litter and Anti-Graffiti Fund, Community Leaf Mould Composting, Adopt a Patch, Stop Food Waste, Green Dog Walker, and various Circular Economy projects such as Fingal’s own Replay Instruments Project, Recycled Paints, Reused Bikes, and the Clothes Swap Kit.

You can also stay informed by getting our latest newsletter.

Environmental Awareness Newsletter Oct 2024

Environmental Awareness Newsletter

Stay informed about local environmental initiatives by signing up for our  Environmental Awareness Newsletter. Get updates on sustainability projects, events and tips to help protect the environment in your community. 

Green-Schools Global Goals Book Club

Green-Schools Global Goals Book Club

Schools throughout the county can borrow the full book club collection directly from their local library.

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Free Recycled Paint: For Community Spaces and Schools

Recycled paint is available for use by community groups in community spaces and for schools. Typically, the available colours are magnolia and grey, but other colours may be available from time to time

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Environmental Programmes for Schools

Taking part in the Green Schools Programme and don’t know where to begin? Or looking for workshops for students on environmental themes? 

Leaf Mould Composting for Community Groups

Community Leaf Mould Composting Project

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Proper Disposal of Cigarette Butts and Vapes

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Borrow a Clothes Swap Kit for your community event!

To support local groups and schools in Fingal, a FREE Clothes Swap Kit is available to borrow for community events.

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Anti-Litter Anti-Graffiti Grant 2025

This grant funds projects to address litter and graffiti in Fingal

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Food Waste

Information about food waste prevention, management, and upcoming events.

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Replay Instruments Project

The Fingal Replay Instruments Project demonstrates Waste Prevention and ReUse whereby we clean and repair musical instruments presented at our Recycling Centres (Swords Estuary and Coolmine).

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Graffiti

Graffiti vandalism harms our public spaces and diminishes the beauty of our community. Fingal County Council is committed to maintaining a clean and welcoming environment for all. We encourage residents to report graffiti so it can be promptly removed, helping us preserve the character and pride of our neighborhoods. Together, we can keep Fingal beautiful. Find out more here.

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Shore to the Sea

Find our more about the Fingal’s newest community campaign, Shore to the Sea- The Sea Starts here!

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Litter and Dog Fouling Campaign Resources

We have produced a media pack containing images, video and an animated GIF on how you can be a better friend to your environment.

Environmental Awareness Initiatives

Greener Communities

View information and material for environmental awareness in your community