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News Desk IE
04/10/2023
Headquartered in the beautiful town of Killarney, surrounded by National parks and lakes, Tricel adopts the reusable cup initiative.
The Killarney Coffee Cup Project showcases a community’s commitment to environmental stewardship by implementing a single-use cup ban. It sets an example for other regions and encourages similar initiatives elsewhere. More than 18.5 tonnes of rubbish are expected to be removed from the Killarney municipal waste network due to the Killarney Coffee Cup Project. Over the coming weeks, each member of staff will receive a “2GoCup”, with the company banning single use cups.
According to Mike Stack, Tricel’s CEO, Tricel is committed to sustainability through several initiatives, most recently adopting the Killarney Coffee Cup Project. “Tricel’s commitment to this initiative shows a dedication to environmental responsibility and community engagement. The initiative contributes to the reduction of single-use plastic waste and the promotion of sustainability. With reusable cups, Tricel is committed to a cleaner, greener future for Killarney. This initiative will hopefully create a ripple effect that encourages other businesses and communities to follow suit. We must continue to support and promote initiatives like this to make the world more sustainable.”
Implementing a ban on single-use cups will significantly reduce plastic waste in Tricel and promote environmental sustainability. This initiative encourages individuals and businesses to seek more sustainable alternatives, such as reusable cups. Banning single-use cups helps protect ecosystems, wildlife, and marine life in Killarney from the harmful effects of plastic pollution. Tricel is committed to raising awareness about the environmental impact of single-use items and promoting a sustainability culture within the company. Investing in reusable cups requires an initial investment; however, Tricel believes it will lead to long-term savings for the company.
Other initiatives include installing Ireland’s largest combined Heat Pump and Solar PV system. The 775kW solar PV system will displace 561,000kWh of grid electricity along with three large heat pumps, which will produce 684,000KWh of heat energy. This initiative will reduce our carbon footprint by 357,8001kg of CO2 per year.
In addition, in 2022, Tricel ran a “pollinator awareness campaign” throughout the group, encouraging employees to dedicate an area of their garden or patio to pollinators. A target of 1m² per employee was set, which was met multiple times. As a result of the success of this initiative, Tricel has dedicated 140 square meters to a wildflower garden at its Killarney headquarters. A diverse mix of native plants in Tricel’s wildflower garden will attract and support a variety of pollinators. As a result, the Tricel site benefits from increased biodiversity and contributes to the overall health of the local ecosystem.
Read more about our sustainability initiatives in our Sustainability 2022 Review.
