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18.3 When was the Policy Introduced?
As discussed above, the NWPP and initiatives proceeded from the Preventing and
Recycling Waste - Delivering Change (2002) document. The NWPP effectively started
in 2004.
18.4 Key Organisations Involved in Implementation and
Management
The following organisations each have a role to play in the NWPP:
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� Environmental Protection Agency (EPA);
� The Clean Technology Centre;
� An Taisce;
� Local Authorities; and
� Businesses.
18.5 Monitoring and Measurement Techniques Applied
Waste prevention is difficult to appraise however the popularity of the NWPP
programmes is a measure of their success.
The EPA considers in the “NWPP Outline Work Plan 2004 to 2008” that indicators
and targets for waste prevention are considered to be best developed in relation to
projects initially and later to sectors as practical prevention experience is gained (e.g.
in relation to hotels under Green Business Initiative).
Green Green Schools Schools
Schools
In Ireland 67% of all Irish schools are currently taking part in the programme, with
1,277 Schools have been awarded the Green Flag. This is a voluntary programme
therefore schools consider this programme an important initiative, which they are
willing to spend time and resources on this programme. The section below on
“Evaluation Studies Available”, details some evaluations that have been completed by
An Taisce in relation to the effectiveness of the Green Schools Programme in waste
prevention.
Green Green Homes
Homes
Green Homes was set up in November 2006 with a total of seven schools
participating (The pilot programme is intended to promote waste prevention in the
homes of the school children associated with the original initiative thus targeting
some of the wider community). In 2007, the number of schools increased to 18 and
in 2008 this increased to 41 schools, which is nearly six times the number of schools
participating in 2006. This illustrates the prominence of this programme. The Green
Home Phase II Results, 2008 are outlined below under Evaluation Studies Available.
There are currently no evaluation studies available for Phase III. The Green Home
programme is being expanded in 2009 to include up to 9,000 households. The
programme now revolves around the website with householders invited to register
and be provided with information on waste prevention, water conservation and energy
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