Offaly Climate Action

👕♻️ Join #YourCouncil and Change Clothes for a day of creativity, community, and real climate action at the Textile Reuse Roadshow in Esker Arts, Saturday 9th May. 👕♻️ @offalyclimate

👋 Did you get to meet our new Offaly Climate Action Otter mascot last week? If you didn’t — don’t worry! He’ll be out and about across the county in the coming weeks. 🌍💚 Keep your eyes peeled… you never know where he’ll pop up next! 👀✨@offalycoco @DeptCEE

Offaly County Council are excited to be nominated for the Sustainability & Climate Leadership Award at the Tullamore Chamber Business Awards this weekend!

Offaly County Council were delighted to support some local Offaly secondary schools yesterday at the Hydrogen Grand Prix in TUS Athlone. The H2GP STEM Curriculum is a great learning tool for young people to see renewable energy in action and race with Hydrogen cars they have built themselves! Students learn about hydrogen production, fuel cells, and energy efficiency through an immersive, project-based programme. Well done to all the schools involved but in particular: St Mary's Secondary School, Edenderry The Sacred Heart School, Tullamore Colaiste Choilm Tullamore Final congratulations to St Mary's CBS School in Portlaoise for winning the Midlands Heat! @offalycoco @KiniaCommunity @TUSAthloneGreen #Education #STEM

🏡 Making Your Home Greener 🏡 The government-backed Home Energy Upgrade Loan Scheme helps homeowners cut costs & increase cosiness and property value with lower cost, longer-term loans! 💡🌍 👉 Learn more: sbci.gov.ie/products/home-…

Taking part in a January declutter? Here at WEEE Ireland, we want to remind you to dispose of your old WEEE safely and correctly! Whether you're disposing of an old kitchen appliance, broken phone or any electrical item, remember you can recycle for FREE! weeeireland.ie/small-things-m…

Happy New Year 2026! Let's make this year the greenest yet – See tips below for leading a Greener Life. Visit TullamoreDZ.ie and Offaly.ie to see what Climate Action is happening in Offaly! #Sustainable2026 #EcoNewYear 1: Reduce single-use plastic → Switch to reusable bags, bottles, and straws. Small swaps = big ocean saves! 2: Eat more plant-based → Try Meatless Mondays or local/seasonal foods. Better for your health and the planet! 3: Save energy → Unplug devices, use LED bulbs, and opt for public transport or biking when possible. 4: Shop consciously → Choose second-hand, ethical brands, or repair instead of replace. Less waste, more style! 5: Grow something green → Start a herb garden or support reforestation projects. Every plant counts! 6: Cut food waste → Plan meals, compost scraps, and embrace leftovers. 7: Spread the word → Share eco-tips with friends and family. Collective action changes everything! 8: Here's to a thriving planet in 2026! #GreenResolutions

Happy New Year 2026! Let's make this year the greenest yet – committing to a more sustainable future, one small change at a time. #Sustainable2026 #EcoNewYear

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Offaly Climate Action! @offalycoco

Dreaming of a greener Christmas this year? Here are 10 practical tips for a more sustainable holiday season! #SustainableChristmas 1. Choose a real tree from a sustainable source (FSC-certified) or rent one to replant. Even better: go potted and reuse yearly! Avoid single-use artificial ones unless you'll keep it for 10+ years. 2. Decorate with nature – dried oranges, pinecones, or handmade ornaments from recycled materials. Skip glitter (it's microplastic pollution!). 3. Gifts: Buy second-hand, experiences, or quality items that last. Opt for Fairtrade, organic, or zero-waste options. Less stuff = less waste! 4. Wrap sustainably – use fabric bags, newspaper, or reusable cloth. Avoid shiny/glittery paper (hard to recycle). 5. Food: Plan meals to reduce waste, buy local/seasonal/organic, and go more plant-based. Compost scraps! 6. Crackers & cards: Choose recyclable/FSC ones, or make your own. Send e-cards to save paper. 7. Lights: Switch to LED strings – they use far less energy. Turn them off when not needed! 8. Avoid single-use plastics – use reusable plates, napkins, and decor. 9. Recycle your tree properly. 10. Focus on time with loved ones over stuff. Small changes make a big difference for the planet!

Enjoy a cosier home with the Home Energy Upgrade Loan Scheme. Warm up your home with an affordable loan. Find out more: bit.ly/3ZHIGE0

📢 Offaly County Council Dog Shelter – Christmas Update 🎄🐾 📅Please see the attached Christmas opening hours for Offaly County Council Dog Shelter in Cappincur, Tullamore. #OffalyCountyCouncil #DogShelter #AnimalCare #ChristmasUpdate

Did you know that Offaly County Council #yourcouncil has retrofitted 194 of Social Housing units under the National Retrofit Programme to a B2 BER rate or higher. This means a saving of 23 tonnes of CO2 per year! Imagine 23 hot air balloons full of CO2! Visually that's the amount of CO2 saved in 2025 alone. And more comfort and warmth for 194 families. For more information on all our climate action initiatives please visit: offaly.ie/c/climate-acti… TullamoreDZ.ie @offalycoco @DeptCEE #housingretrofit #climateaction

This Christmas Offaly County Council #yourcouncil is tackling Energy Poverty!! Did you know that the ERSI Report ‘Energy poverty and deprivation in Ireland’, highlights that over 550,000 households (and increasing) are in energy poverty. This has been even more of an issue for householders as energy costs continue to increase, especially for those living in social housing. OCC as part of an ongoing collaboration between EnergyCloud Ireland and Amazon Web Services (AWS), are ensuring that 150 families in Offaly are to receive free tanks of hot water from surplus renewable energy. @EnergyCloud_org @offalycoco TullamoreDZ.ie #energypoverty

Did you know Offaly County Council are now 41.6% more energy efficient since 2009 and have reduced CO² Emissions by 27.3% since 2009? Offaly County Council continue to make their energy use more efficient and reduce emissions by making major strides such as: -HVO fuel in the Corporate fleet -Achieving the International ISO accreditation in Energy Management, ISO 50001. - 69% of all Public Lighting has been changed to LED -Behavioral Change amongst Staff Follow this page to learn more and see our webpage offaly.ie/c/climate-acti… TullamoreDZ.ie

’Tis the season of giving! 🎄✨ Give your broken or beyond-repair electricals a second chance by recycling them with WEEE Ireland. ♻️ Recycle these items for FREE at your local recycling centre or nearest electrical retailer ➡️ weeeireland.ie/household-recy… @MyWasteIreland

100% funding for eligible community groups in the Climate Action Programme! Applications are still open!

Tullamore DZ is a defined area for targeted mitigation and adaptation measures that will contribute to the national 51% emissions reduction goal by 2030. Offaly County Council have been focusing on various projects in Tullamore such as: - Tullamore Sustainable Energy Community - Offaly County Council are Tackling Energy Poverty with @EnergyCloud_org by giving home owners free tanks of hot water. - Tullamore Geothermal Resource Investigation and a District Heating Prefeasibility Study For more information on initiatives please visit: TullamoreDZ.ie @offalycoco