Construction Ireland Construction Directory
Time and date
CONSTRUCTION DIRECTORY
Share this page
Construction News
23/04/2024

Mivan Addresses Climate Change And Tackles Plastic Usage

Construction News Image
Bespoke joinery and interior fit-out company, Mivan, has recognised its role in tackling climate change as it makes moves to reduce its plastic usage.

In celebration of World Earth Day yesterday (22 April 2024) which had the theme of 'Planet vs Plastics', Mivan revealed that it is committed to reducing single use plastics in its operations as far as reasonably practicable by 2025. As part of its sustainability strategy, the company issued reusable water bottles to staff last year and other departments have reviewed how they can filter out plastic products. Mivan also understands the need to train staff on the issues faced by climate change, with 12 staff currently Carbon Literacy Certified, with another 12 scheduled for next month.

-- Advertisement --

The firm has said that as a company and individuals, there is a responsibility to take the much needed steps to cutting emissions, reducing waste generation and leaving a lasting, positive impact on the environment.

Plastics, while initially beneficial, have led to harmful consequences through overproduction, reliance, and improper disposal. Both land and marine ecosystems suffer from plastic pollution, destroying habitats and endangering wildlife. This pollution poses serious threats to human, animal and plant health by choking marine life, contaminating soil, and polluting groundwater.

Producing plastic requires a lot of energy and relies heavily on fossil fuels. If businesses switch to reusable items and avoid single-use plastics, they can lower waste, increase diversion from landfills and improve supply chain emissions.

Latest Construction News

20/11/2024

MDE has been awarded the electrical services contract for the Clondalkin School Development Project in Dublin. Working alongside Cunningham Contracts Ltd., the company will serve as the specialist electrical contractor for the construction of new facilities for Gaelscoil na Camóige, Gaelscoil ...
20/11/2024

In celebration of European Week for Waste Reduction, the Northern Ireland Resources Network (NIRN) has launched an environmental education programme to promote zero-waste principles among young people. Three schools from the ABC Borough—St Francis Primary School in Lurgan, St Patrick's Primary ...
20/11/2024

Work has begun at hospital sites across Northern Ireland as part of preparations to eliminate car parking charges by May 2026. Health and Social Care Trusts are installing the necessary infrastructure for a new traffic management system, following the passing of the Hospital Parking Charges Act by ...
20/11/2024

Fine Gael has accused Sinn Féin of abandoning its commitment to protect consumers from rising energy costs, claiming that the party's policies could lead to increased costs for 2.1 million customers. The criticism comes after Sinn Féin's alternative budget last month proposed retaining the ...
20/11/2024

SDLP Agriculture, Environment, and Rural Affairs Spokesperson Patsy McGlone has urged Minister Andrew Muir to take decisive action to protect the environment, rather than launching additional reviews. The comments came after Minister Muir announced a review into environmental governance during an ...
20/11/2024

Alliance Strangford MLAs Kellie Armstrong and Nick Mathison, along with Alliance East Antrim MLA Danny Donnelly, recently visited the tidal research experiment at Queen's University Marine Laboratory (QML) in Strangford. The project, funded by the Centre for Advanced Sustainable Energy (CASE), is ...
19/11/2024

Phoenix Energy has been awarded an international standards accreditation from the British Standards Institution (BSI) in recognition of its inclusive service approach for customers in vulnerable situations. The certification highlights Phoenix Energy's commitment to providing fair, flexible, and ...
19/11/2024

Seating Matters is investing £3.7 million to enhance and improve its manufacturing facilities in Limavady and L'Derry. The company is aiming to support its bold strategy to triple revenue by 2027. Making the announcement while visiting the company's Limavady site Economy Minister Conor Murphy ...
19/11/2024

SDLP Infrastructure Spokesperson Mark H Durkan has urged the Minister and the Executive to take immediate action to address problems within Northern Ireland Water. Mr Durkan warned that the current state of the wastewater system is creating significant delays for infrastructure projects across ...
19/11/2024

Galway City Council will hold a public information evening on affordable housing on Monday, November 25, 2024, from 4pm to 8pm at the Connacht Hotel, Old Dublin Road, Galway. The event will provide an opportunity for the public to learn about how affordable housing operates. Council staff will be ...
ACCON UK LtdKwik Floor ScreedRTS Heating & CoolingMaccaferri LtdAtlas Winch & Hoist Services (Southern) LimitedAPA Facade Systems (UK) LtdBDRs LimitedAC Cable SolutionsHi-Tec ConstructionPEFC [Ireland] Ltd
Terms and Conditions
2024/11/21 12:59:20