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If there’s one thing we’ve all learned over the years, it’s this: Christmas may be the season of joy, but it’s also the season of stuff. Boxes, batteries, the wrapping paper that the dog ate, the decorations that didn’t survive another year, and the unmistakable January discovery — a mattress that’s been leaning behind the shed since last spring.

As Ireland celebrates its fourth National Food Waste Recycling Week, new research highlights both the remarkable progress made in brown bin usage and the ongoing challenge of contamination. With over 200,000 new brown bins rolled out nationwide since the start of 2024, bringing the total number of brown bin owners across Ireland to approximately 1.2 million, householders in Ireland are embracing food waste recycling like never before. However, a recent study of over 1,000 adults reveals that despite widespread brown bin usage, contamination remains a concern, potentially compromising the quality of compost and hindering our efforts towards a circular economy.