87% of Irish people believe that large events should make it easier for people to recycle and reduce waste.
The new research by Re-turn, who run the Deposit Return Scheme, also found that the vast majority of Irish people believe that ordinally people can help to improve society.
93% of people told researchers that doing good in their daily lives is important to them, while 92% said generosity can be demonstrated in small everyday actions.
A further 81% said they consider Ireland to be a generous nation and 74% said doing good means helping others or the environment.
A majority, 52%, said they consider recycling, reducing waste and sustainable shopping as doing good for the environment.
With that goal in mind, Re-turn will be providing Orange Bins at festivals and large events around the country.
Plastic containers can be donated through the Orange Bins and the cash used for Re-turn for Children, which will distribute funds to Barnardos, Barretstown, Childline by ISPCC, Jack & Jill Children’s Foundation, LauraLynn Ireland’s Children’s Hospice and Make-A-Wish Ireland.
Re-turn CEO Ciaran Foley described the findings of the research as “incredibly encouraging”.
“This summer and beyond, Orange Bins will be available at concerts, festivals, sporting events, workplaces, community spaces and other venues across the country, giving people a simple, visible way to support Return for Children while they are on the move,” he said.
“Every eligible bottle and can donated through an Orange Bin helps Return for Children support charities making a real difference to the lives of children and families across Ireland.”
Main image: Deposit Return Scheme. Picture by: Newstalk.
