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A TRALEE company were one of the winners at the 2019 Pakman Awards in the InterContinental Dublin Hotel.
The awards saw 400 representatives from leading businesses, organisations and community groups come together to recognise excellence in recycling and waste management.
Dillon Waste in Tralee won the ‘Green Transport of the Year’ award. All 14 category winners on the night were automatically put forward for the overall Pakman Award, which was won by Athchursail Árann.
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Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Richard Bruton, T.D. said: “As set out in the Climate Action Plan, managing our resources efficiently is crucial as we move towards a more sustainable, resilient society. We must step up – 70% of food waste is avoidable, half of the material we use is not being segregated properly, two thirds of plastic used is not on the recycling list and labels are confusing. Under the Climate Action Plan, we will end the use of non-recyclable plastic, halve food waste, ban a number of single-use plastics and cut dependence on landfill by 60%.
The businesses, community groups and organisations being recognised here tonight have shown the impact we can have through careful use of resources. They have set an example for others to follow and I’d encourage others to follow their lead and take action.”
