Green St. Paddy's Day In More Ways Than One.

"On March 17th, St. Patrick's Day will be celebrated by the Irish (and many others) around the world. In addition to the eating, drinking and parades, the color green
is a prominent and integral theme in this Irish holiday.
But what makes the Irish so green (beyond the color)?


Between eliminating major coal use during the 1980s and 1990s and the
breezes floating inland from the Atlantic Ocean, the Irish have been breathing easy as of late. While car exhaust is still an issue, Ireland has one of the best air qualities in Europe, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.

Move over, Silicon Valley! If you really want to find out where the newest and greenest technologies are coming from, look no further than Ireland. A self-proclaimed "green tech epicentre," Irish business review site Silicon Republicnoted that Ireland is at the forefront of green tech business strategies and sustainable energy, with over 30 international green funds managed from Dublin.

Between 1998 and 2005, Ireland increased their packaging waste recovery by 45%. That figure is much higher now, surpassing current UN targets."

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So with all this good news, I won't mention all the water it takes to
make beer. I don't want to ruin your holiday.