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Coffee cup waste significantly reduced – but more to be done

A recent survey conducted by the Clean Technology Centre at Munster Technological University revealed that Killarney's streets are significantly cleaner when it comes to coffee cup litter.
The survey found that only 3.8% of the weight of street litter in Killarney's bins is made up of single-use coffee cups, a stark contrast to Dingle and Kenmare, which recorded 8.8% and 6.2%, respectively.
This achievement is a testament to the collective efforts of the local community, businesses, and environmental advocates.
While the results are encouraging, the survey also highlighted that there is still room for improvement.
Coffee cups from Irish and multinational chains, as well as a few non-participating local outlets, continue to contribute to the waste stream.
“While the results are encouraging, they also indicate that there is still more work to be done. The presence of coffee cup waste in Killarney, even at a reduced level, suggests that not all businesses or consumers have embraced the shift towards sustainable practices,” said Louise Byrne, Sustainability Manager The Killarney Park and The Ross Hotels.