Eco Week Launch
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Eco Week 2014 Launch - 31st March 2014 to 4th April 2014
“Alice in Litterland”
Monday 31st March 2014, the Mayor Cllr Dermot Looney officially started Eco-Week 2014 by presenting certificates & prizes to winning students of the South Dublin County Council funded Garbo Production ‘Alice in Litterland’. This drama based workshop produced fabulous Mad Hatter hats from recycled materials.
Mayor Looney said “What a fantastic way to start the week’s events. The hats displayed by the children today are wonderful. This is the 10th year the Council has run Eco-Week and there is a wide variety of FREE workshops, talks, tours and events throughout the week. There really is something for everyone. So get involved by taking a photo walk in the area or learn how to reduce water usage in the home.”
Events are taking place in schools, libraries, community centres and businesses throughout the week. Our neighbours, the Square Tallaght has joined with South Dublin County Council by launching their Electric Car stations and are hosting other environmental promotions throughout the week in the main foyer
Mayor Looney continued “The Alice in Litterland parade has been very inspiring, lively and wonderful to watch. It was great to see all the hats created by the young people out of recyclable materials and all from the contents of our green bin. Well done to all involved.”
Barbara Reilly, Environmental Services Department said “You can see how much work has gone into producing these beautiful creations by the students with the help of their teachers. What a wonderful way to ignite the children’s imagination and to inspire them to make such amazing hats. The theme of Eco Week is “Our Environment Lets Protect it”. There is something in Eco Week for everyone – check www.sdcc.ie.”
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