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EARTH DAY 2021: FIVE WAYS TO MAKE YOUR SUPERMARKET SHOP MORE SUSTAINABLE

Ahead of Earth Day 2021, Aldi has shared five insider tips to help people shop more sustainably.

From finding ways to reduce the need for plastic packaging, to minimising food waste and supporting Irish suppliers, there’s plenty of smalls steps that can help to make your shop more sustainable.

ALDI TO OPEN NEW SHANNON STORE IN JULY 2023

25 jobs to be created upon opening as Aldi submits updated planning application

Aldi Ireland today confirmed it is on track to open its planned new store in Shannon, Co. Clare in July 2023.

The news comes as Aldi this week submitted an updated planning application for the two-story development at Airport Road near the town centre.

The planning application for the 1,315 sqm store already includes a two-storey unit for coffee shop / restaurant use, however this has been further amended to incorporate more facilities that will benefit Aldi shoppers and the wider Shannon community. To facilitate connectivitity to the town centre, the design now includes an improved pedestrian and cycle crossing on Airport road, as well as a new pedestrian footpath at the front of the site. This will improve access not only to the store but to the new public area at the front of the café / restaurant.

SEVEN TIPPERARY BASED CHARITIES RECEIVE €500 DONATION FROM ALDI’S TIPPERARY STORE STAFF

Over €77,500 donated to local charities through Aldi’s Community Grants Programme

A total of seven Tipperary-based charities have become the latest beneficiaries of Aldi’s Community Grants programme, with the charities each receiving a €500 grant from the Aldi store teams in County Tipperary.

CARRICKMACROSS CANCER SOCIETY RECEIVES €500 DONATION FROM ALDI’S MONAGHAN STORE STAFF

Over €77,500 donated to local charities through Aldi’s Community Grants Programme

A Monaghan-based charity has become the latest beneficiary of Aldi’s Community Grants programme, with the charity receiving a €500 grant from the Aldi store team in County Monaghan.

IRISH WHEELCHAIR ASSOCIATION RECEIVES €500 DONATION FROM ALDI’S LEITRIM STORE STAFF

Over €77,500 donated to local charities through Aldi’s Community Grants Programme

A Leitrim-based charity has become the latest beneficiary of Aldi’s Community Grants programme, with the charity receiving a €500 grant from the Aldi store team in County Leitrim.

ENABLE IRELAND CAVAN RECEIVES €500 DONATION FROM ALDI’S CAVAN STORE STAFF

Over €77,500 donated to local charities through Aldi’s Community Grants Programme

A Cavan-based charity has become the latest beneficiary of Aldi’s Community Grants programme, with the charity receiving a €500 grant from the Aldi store team in County Cavan.

ALDI UNVEILS PLANS TO OPEN SECOND STORE IN BLACKROCK, CORK CITY – 30 NEW JOBS TO BE CREATED

Aldi Ireland today announced it will be bringing the best prices in Irish retail and up to 30 new permanent jobs to Blackrock, Cork City as it plans to open a second store on Skehard Road. An additional 50 jobs will be created during construction of the proposed new store and development, which will see a substantial investment into the local area.

CARLOW TOWN TO GET A NEW, BIGGER AND BETTER ALDI STORE

Upgrade to create 5 new jobs

Aldi Ireland unveiled new plans today to replace and upgrade its Hanover Road, Carlow store in a move that will create an additional 5 new permanent jobs at the store.

ALDI DONATES AN EXTRA €25,000 OF NON-SURPLUS FOOD TO FOODCLOUD

FoodCloud experiences 78% increase in demand for donations from charities in last 12 months

Aldi is donating an additional €25,000 in retail value of non-surplus food to FoodCloud as the charity announces it is experiencing ongoing record demand for its services due to Covid-19.