Dublin - Northern Ireland environment minister Edwin Poots announced further funding to boost recycling rates across Northern Ireland. This brings the total to over five million pound (six million Euro) made available through his Department this year for projects that will reduce waste to landfill through recycling or reuse activity.

The Minister announced £2.83 million (Euro 3,4 million) of capital funding for the 16 successful projects from the first round of the Rethink Waste Fund. He also announced that he has earmarked £2.3 million (Euro 2,8million) for further recycling initiatives. It is estimated that the 16 successful projects alone will divert 12,000 tonnes of waste from landfill each year. This could save ratepayers over £575,000 (approximately Euro 700,000) every year in landfill taxes.

Speaking on the announcement the Minister said: “Waste is an extremely valuable resource and we can no longer afford to ignore this value. The fact that £5 million has been secured for recycling in the current financial climate demonstrates that waste is a very important asset for the Northern Ireland economy.

“The 16 recipients named today have been successful because they have identified how to divert waste from landfill and ultimately save ratepayers money. This is not only good for the economy but has tremendous environmental benefits.”

Quelle: Northern Ireland Executive

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