VOICE
Voice of Irish Concern for the Environment
Dublin, Ireland
About
Founded in 1997, VOICE is a charity based in Dublin, Ireland working on environment & climate, water & sanitation.
VOICE is a member-based environmental charity in Ireland, founded in 1997, that empowers individuals and local communities to take positive action to conserve natural resources. It focuses mainly on waste reduction, the circular economy and water issues. VOICE runs campaigns, awareness-raising and training, and advocates for national and EU policy, including the Deposit Return System, single-use plastic measures and sustainable textiles. Its work is aimed at Irish communities, businesses and government, with partners across Europe on shared initiatives.
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Threads of Transparency Campaign
Environment & Climate · Ireland
Campaigns for clearer regulation, transparency and traceability in the post-consumer textile sector, including an online fashion-centric platform.
Return for Change Campaign
Environment & Climate · Ireland
Raised public awareness of Ireland's national Deposit Return System.
Sick of Plastic Campaign
Environment & Climate · Ireland
National campaign, run with Friends of the Earth Ireland, to pressure industry and decision makers to act on single-use plastic.
Conscious Cup Campaign
Environment & Climate · Ireland
Campaign that promoted reusable cups in Irish cafés, moving the country away from single-use packaging.
Cloth Nappy Incentive Scheme
Environment & Climate · Ireland
Incentive scheme promoting cloth nappies, launched in the Rotunda Hospital and taken up by local authorities.
Fabric of Change
Environment & Climate · Ireland
Online hub on sustainable fashion helping consumers understand the environmental impact of clothing choices.
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SSE Airtricity, Friends of the Earth Ireland, National Geographic
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