With all the talk of bin charges recently, we are all aware just how much the high cost of emptying your bin impacts on your family's budget.
However, that does not make it okay to put your rubbish into your neighbour's bin without their permission, something one-in-ten adults are guilty of doing.
The survey conducted by Calor, found that while 11% of adults would dump rubbish into their neighbour's bin, a further 3% said they would do it if they thought they would get away with it.
However, this act has not gone unnoticed by many, with one in six adults (16%) suspecting their neighbours of putting rubbish in their bin.
The research was commissioned to mark the launch of Macra na Feirme’s ‘Know Your Neighbour’ campaign in partnership with Calor, a campaign to encourage neighbours to get to know each other better.
Calling on communities nationwide to be part of Macra na Feirme, campaigners want towns and villages nationwide to host a local event this summer to encourage neighbours to get to know each other better.
Broadcaster and campaign ambassador, Síle Seoige, who launched the campaign, commented: “As a native of the village of Spiddal in Galway, I know how much those living in rural communities can rely on their neighbours and how important a strong sense of community is.”
“This summer, I’m delighted to be working on this campaign with Calor and Macra na Feirme, asking people, whether in an urban or rural setting to organise a community event in order for neighbours to get to know one another.”
Any group or individual planning an event should register for an organiser’s pack at www.knowyourneighbour.ie The organiser’s pack will include helpful ideas, posters, t-shirts and balloons to help make the event successful.
