Waste Management in Ireland

Anyone living in the modern world has to deal with trash, and there are various ways waste is handled around the world. When visiting Ireland, I was interested to see how the waste management differed from the U.S. My experience demonstrated that waste management is an important subject to learn about before travelling, because there were several things that surprised me. Most people might not think about whether plastic bags cost extra, what material straws will be made of, or what items can be easily recycled, but these are all things to know for a trip to a new place!