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7 MIN · Module

Single-use plastics and the law

What is banned in Ireland, what the 22 cent bag levy and the Re-turn deposit actually are, and what changes for shops in 2027 and 2028.

Banned outright since July 2021

Ireland does not rely on goodwill alone with plastic. Several things are simply against the law, others cost you money at the till, and a few of your coins are refundable. Knowing which is which saves money and avoids a wasted trip to the shop.

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Green Skills for New Communities
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Supported by IPB Insurance and Louth County Council through the Local Environmental Action Fund (LEAF) 2026.

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Hands 4 Unity CLG
Hands 4 Unity CLG
MindBloom Academy Europe CLG
MindBloom Academy Europe CLG
EurAV CLG
EurAV CLG