Is the diesel for the trucks sustainably sourced?
To compare the oil consumption between 100 million plastic bottles and 100 diesel trucks driving 50 km per day, we need to calculate the oil used in each case.
- Oil for 100 million plastic bottles
As mentioned earlier, each plastic bottle requires about 60 mL of oil for production.
For 100 million plastic bottles:
100,000,000 \text{ bottles} \times 60 \text{ mL/bottle} = 6,000,000,000 \text{ mL} = 6,000,000 \text{ liters of oil}.
- Oil consumption by 100 diesel trucks
To estimate the diesel consumption of trucks, we assume an average fuel efficiency of 5 km per liter of diesel, which is typical for medium to heavy-duty trucks.
Distance driven per truck per day: 50 km
Fuel consumed per truck per day:
\frac{50 \text{ km}}{5 \text{ km/l}} = 10 \text{ liters of diesel per day per truck}.
Total fuel consumed by 100 trucks per day:
100 \text{ trucks} \times 10 \text{ liters/day} = 1,000 \text{ liters/day}.
Over a year (365 days), the fuel consumed:
1,000 \text{ liters/day} \times 365 \text{ days/year} = 365,000 \text{ liters of diesel per year}.
Comparison:
100 million plastic bottles use about 6,000,000 liters of oil.
100 diesel trucks use about 365,000 liters of diesel per year.
Conclusion:
100 million plastic bottles use significantly more oil (6,000,000 liters) than 100 diesel trucks driving 50 km per day over a year (365,000 liters). The plastic bottle production consumes about 16 times more oil than the trucks consume in a year.
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Unreal posting
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Your maths assumes a 100% current waste rate on plastic without DRS
Go again
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A separate plastic bottle bin would have done the same job better for a fraction of the cost and none of the hassle
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BOOM!!!
No money in that lad
no
Here’s a list of Ireland’s national parks, their acquisition years, and notable details about each:
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Killarney National Park – 1932
Located in County Kerry, Killarney was Ireland’s first national park, initially established from the Muckross Estate, gifted to the Irish state by Senator Arthur Vincent and his parents-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. William Bowers Bourn. -
Glenveagh National Park – 1975
Situated in County Donegal, this park was created when the Glenveagh Castle estate was sold to the Irish state by Mr. Henry McIlhenny of Philadelphia. -
Connemara National Park – 1980
Covering a section of County Galway, it was established on lands formerly owned by the Kylemore Abbey estate and other private landholders. -
Ballycroy National Park (Now part of Wild Nephin National Park) – 1998
Located in County Mayo, Ballycroy became a national park primarily to protect extensive blanket bog and mountainous terrain. In 2017, it was merged with the neighboring Nephin Wilderness to form Wild Nephin National Park. -
The Burren National Park – 1991
Set in County Clare, this park was formed to conserve the unique limestone landscape of the Burren. Lands were gradually acquired, beginning in the early 1990s. -
Wicklow Mountains National Park – 1991
Encompassing parts of County Wicklow and some areas of Dublin, it was founded to protect extensive upland heath and blanket bog habitats. -
Boyne Valley (Brú na Bóinne) National Park – 2023
Announced in September 2023, this new park includes the historic Brú na Bóinne UNESCO World Heritage Site in County Meath, covering areas around Dowth Hall. -
Páirc Náisiúnta na Mara (Kerry Marine National Park) – 2024
Ireland’s first marine-focused national park, established in County Kerry, it includes marine and coastal habitats, such as the Blasket Islands and Conor Pass, aimed at marine conservation.
Each of these parks reflects Ireland’s commitment to protecting diverse natural and cultural landscapes across the country, from marine and coastal environments to boglands and historic sites.
@TheBird , what percentage of national parks in ireland came under Noonans watch
None of them are quite Yellowstone in fairness
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Muck Sitka Spruce in these parks?
The Boyne Valley National Park, located in the historic Brú na Bóinne region, features a mix of native woodlands, mature hedgerows, and species-rich grasslands that make up its unique ecosystem. This biodiversity-rich environment supports a variety of tree and plant species, though specific tree types have not been fully detailed in available reports. Typically, native Irish woodlands in similar regions feature species like oak, ash, and birch, which help create habitats for a diverse range of wildlife.
The Boyne River, running through the park, is designated as a Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and plays a key role in supporting local biodiversity, including rare bird species, bats, and butterflies. Conservation efforts will be managed under a master plan by Ireland’s National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) to protect and expand these natural habitats and species diversity in the Boyne Valley, which holds both ecological and cultural significance.
The DRS machine at the Aldi in Bayside is a crock of shit. German efficiency my arse.
Ryan introduces green ‘flash’ reg plates for zero-emission vehicles
Irish motorists with EVs will soon be able to display their environmental credentials following the introduction of green “flash” registration plates for zero-emission vehicles.
The tailored registration plates will look the same as existing plates, but have an added green flash or stripe denoting the vehicle’s zero-emission status.
It will be on the right-hand side of the plate, mirroring the EU blue stripe on the left while the usual figures and county identifiers remain unchanged.
The mark will give the vehicles unique visibility and promote the green transition, according to Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan. They will be introduced from July 1st, 2025. Countries across Europe have similar arrangements, with plates bearing either a green flash, the letter “E” for electric, or a green badge or border.
To be eligible, the vehicle must emit zero emissions at the tailpipe. This includes full battery electric vehicles and, in the future, fuel cell hydrogen vehicles. The plates can be used on cars, motorbikes, vans, buses and trucks which are zero emission.
The green “flash” plates will not be mandatory. It will be at the discretion of dealerships and consumers whether to apply the new registration plate. For those with EVs currently, they will be able to “opt in” and retrofit their vehicle.
“It is just a mark or brand but it works really well. Drivers like it and it’s a great way of tracking the ongoing move to electric on our roads. It will allow businesses to show leadership on transport emissions,” Mr Ryan said.
There are almost 80,000 battery EVs on Irish roads with a Government target to shift 30 per cent of the private vehicle fleet to electric by 2030.
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We used to have proper politicians
Yep. Haughey stole most of the money collected for treatment for his dying friend. I think we could all aspire to that.
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Its target audience is people whoncare more about the year on their reg than the quality of the car. Coming soon a ln EV dacia on PCP, order your 271 model today
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