East Coast FM

East Coast FM, Wicklow’s Favourite radio station, delivers a mix of feel good music, relevant news, local content and entertainment for listeners across the ‘Garden of Ireland’. The station is also enjoyed by thousands of commuters flowing into and out of the county – from catching a ‘DART’ or Dublin Bus, to using the M11/N11/M50/N81. Listeners wake up with Rob and Laura on ‘Freshly Squeezed’ and go home with Dave Harrington on East Coast Drive. Radio veteran Declan Meehan has hosted ‘The Morning Show’ for almost 30 years, tackling the important local, national and international issues, boasting a huge network, encompassing politicians, local celebrities and the real stars, locals themselves.

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July 15, 2024

TITLE: East Coast – Weekly Tips 50 – A Sustainable Life

In this week’s episode of Ours to Protect, we discuss how to live a sustainable life. In this episode, Max is joined by Robert Stringer from Energia to discuss solar panels as well as Leo Donovan from WEEIreland who will be discussing sustainable waste disposal. Here are some[...]

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July 15, 2024

TITLE: East Coast – Weekly Episode 50 – A Sustainable Life

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In this week’s episode of Ours to Protect, we discuss how to live a sustainable life. In this episode, Max is joined by Robert Stringer from Energia to discuss solar panels as well as Leo Donovan from WEEIreland who will be discussing sustainable waste disposal. Here are[...]

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July 15, 2024

TITLE: East Coast – Weekly Tips 49 – E-Bikes

What you need to know about Bolt E-bikes: An ebike is a bicycle that is powered by an electric motor and battery. It provides assistance to riders enabling them to travel greater distances with less effort. To ride a Bolt bike you must ensure all components[...]

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July 15, 2024

TITLE: East Coast – Weekly Episode 49 – E-Bikes

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In this week's episode Max catches up with Cllr. Erika Doyle and Cathaoirleach for Bray, Melanie Corrigan about the successful roll-out of the Bolt E-bike scheme in Bray.[...]

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July 15, 2024

TITLE: East Coast – Weekly Tips 48 – Bord Bia Bloom 24

Bord Bia Bloom is an annual festival which promotes sustainability amongst an uplifting and innovative horticulture, food, and drink experience with nature. Taking place at the June Bank Holiday weekend (May 30th- June 3rd). In this year's Bord Bia Bloom festival, Robert Moore is showing a large garden[...]

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July 15, 2024

TITLE: East Coast – Weekly Episode 48 – Bord Bia Bloom 24

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In this week's episode , Max catches up with Kilmacanogue gardener, Robert Moore about his garden showing in this year's Bord Bia Bloom Festival 2024.[...]

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July 15, 2024

TITLE: East Coast – Weekly Tips 47 – Merck’s Curiosity Cube

In this week’s episode of Ours to Protect Max takes a look at Merck’s Curiosity Cube as it gets set to return to Arklow.  The Curiosity Cube will be back in the Tesco, Arklow car park  on the 1st June. This year’s theme is Sustainability. Children[...]

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July 15, 2024

TITLE: East Coast – Weekly Episode 47 – Merck’s Curiosity Cube

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In this week’s episode of Ours to Protect Max takes a look at Merck’s Curiosity Cube as it gets set to return to Arklow. [...]

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July 15, 2024

TITLE: East Coast – Weekly Tips 46 – Illegal Dumping

In this week’s episode of Ours to Protect, we are talking all about Illegal Dumping. Illegal Dumping is a common worry when considering the environment and must be combated.  Clodagh met with Manager of Pure Project, Ian Davis about the Wicklow perspective on[...]

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July 15, 2024

TITLE: East Coast – Weekly Episode 46 – Illegal Dumping

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In this week’s episode of Ours to Protect, we are talking all about Illegal Dumping. Illegal Dumping is a common worry when considering the environment and must be combated.  Clodagh met with Manager of Pure Project, Ian Davis about the Wicklow perspective[...]

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July 15, 2024

TITLE: East Coast – Weekly Tips 45 – Solar Panels

What are the benefits of installing Solar Panels in your house/business? Cost Reduction: On average, people who have Solar Panels, experience up to 50% reduction in their electricity bills.  Grants: The SEAI, offers a grant up to €2100 for solar panel[...]

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July 15, 2024

TITLE: East Coast – Weekly Episode 45 – Solar Panels

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In this week’s episode of Ours to Protect, it is all about Solar Panels. Max met with Ronan Power, the CEO of Pinergy Solar Electric; A renewable energy supplier for homes and businesses around the Republic of Ireland. He is also a board member of the Irish[...]

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July 15, 2024

TITLE: East Coast – Weekly Tips 44 – Sustainable Art

Clodagh caught up with Sorcha Carrigan about her experience with sustainability in her workplace. Sorcha is currently a student studying DSS (Design for Stage and Screen) at IADT, Dun Laoghaire. Design for Stage and Screen is a course in which the students work towards creating products for stage[...]

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July 15, 2024

TITLE: East Coast – Weekly Episode 44 – Sustainable Art

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In this week’s episode, Max uncovers the world of Artists and the environment. What do artists do in order to do their bit when creating or distributing art? [...]

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July 15, 2024

TITLE: East Coast – Weekly Tips 43 – Biodiversity and Greenscene

What is Greenscene? Wicklow’s Greenscene group is a bio-diversity partner for businesses looking to utilise live walls and roof gardens in their office building, in order to diversify and to impact their office environment. Greenscene’s growth has doubled in the past two years and forecasts further growth to their[...]

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July 15, 2024

TITLE: East Coast – Weekly Episode 43 – Biodiversity and Greenscene

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In this week’s episode, Max visits Greenscene in Kilpedder. Here Max speaks with business manager Peter Stapleton about Greenscene’s Devotion to bio-diversity.[...]

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April 28, 2024

TITLE: East Coast – Weekly Episode 42 – How to Inspire Change

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In this week’s episode Max caught up with Common Knowledge’s Co- Founder Harrison Gardner about his take on inspiring change as an eco-builder. Clodagh also caught up with Aidan Cullen about his thoughts on climate activism and how they inspire him to take part. For more[...]

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April 28, 2024

TITLE: East Coast – Weekly Tips 42 – How to Inspire Change

Did you know? VOICE is a member based Irish Environmental charity that empowers individuals and local communities to take positive action to conserve our natural resources. VOICE is the NGO expert in Ireland on waste reduction and circular economy.  Common Knowledge is a non-profit social enterprise based in[...]

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April 28, 2024

TITLE: East Coast – Weekly Tips 41 – Schools Inspiring Children in the Fight against Climate Change

Did you know? Gaelscoil an Inbhir Mhóir, Arklow teaches their students that 

  • Science is cool

  • Do not litter

  • Wash your hands

At such a young age, kids still understand the importance of[...]

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April 28, 2024

TITLE: East Coast – Weekly Episode 41 – Schools Inspiring Children in the Fight against Climate Change

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In this week’s episode, Max checks out how schools can inspire young people to get involved in Climate Change Action. For more in this series listen in to East Coast every Thursday at 8pm.[...]

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April 28, 2024

TITLE: East Coast – Weekly Tips 40 – Building a Sustainable Home

How to keep your house warm? Keeping your home heated and preventing heat loss can be achieved by insulation and draft proofing.  Internal Insulation:                                               External[...]

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April 28, 2024

TITLE: East Coast – Weekly Episode 40 – Building a Sustainable Home

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In this week’s episode, Max asks the question, ‘How do you build a sustainable home?’ To get his answer, Max caught up with local carpenter Liam O’Riain about heat insulation. Max also caught up with Dermot Bannon, of RTE’s ‘Room to Improve’ for his expertise[...]

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April 28, 2024

TITLE: East Coast – Weekly Tips 39 – Sustainable Workplaces

Did you know? Sustineo gives training on behalf of National Energy Authority and have trained over 3,000 public sector workers in subjects such as Energy Literacy and Carbon Literacy.  Sustineo’s approach to help organisations become sustainable: Measure

  • Calculate a Carbon Footprint
  • Calculate an Energy Audit
To try and[...]

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April 28, 2024

TITLE: East Coast – Weekly Episode 39 – Sustainable Workplaces

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In this episode, Max asks the question, ‘What makes a workplace sustainable?’ To get his answer, Max speaks with the founder of Sustineo, Raoul Empey to find out more. For more in this series listen in to East Coast FM every Thursday at 8pm.[...]

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April 28, 2024

TITLE: East Coast – Weekly Tips 38 – ECO-UNESCO

Did you know? Unesco’s Youth Programme focuses on:

  • Teach young people about environmental issues, climate and bio-diversity.
  • Allowing young people to come together in groups and bringing sustainable ideas to a local level.
  • Allowing[...]

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April 28, 2024

TITLE: East Coast – Weekly Episode 38 – ECO-UNESCO

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In this episode, Max speaks with Elaine Nevin, the Managing Director of Eco- Unesco, where she talks about Unesco’s Youth Programme. Eco-Unesco is an environmental educational youth organisation that involves and educates young people on environmental issues.  For more in this series listen in to East Coast FM[...]

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April 28, 2024

TITLE: East Coast – Weekly Tips 37 – Sustainability in the Sailing Industry

Did you know? Sailing is a Green Sport so the Irish National Sailing School developed a Climate Action Plan in order to become more sustainable. Here are some of the changes they made to their organisation. Transport for the staff in the Irish National Sailing School is important[...]

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April 28, 2024

TITLE: East Coast – Weekly Episode 37 – Sustainability in the Sailing Industry

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In this episode Max talks with Kenny Rumball about the Irish National Sailing School, (Dun Laoghaire), and their efforts to move to more sustainable sailing. For more in this series listen in to East Coast FM every Thursday at 8pm.[...]

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February 25, 2024

TITLE: East Coast – Weekly Tips 36 – Sustainability in Film

Did you know? Screen Ireland has introduced a Sustainability Plan with strategies to make the industry better for the environment.  Transport is a hot topic of discussion when it comes to sustainability in the film industry.

  • Poor public transport means[...]

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February 25, 2024

TITLE: East Coast – Weekly Episode 36 – Sustainability in Film

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In this episode Max talks with film-makers Adam Mura and Karen Riley about the Irish film industry and sustainability in this sector. For more in this series listen in to East Coast FM every Thursday at 8pm.[...]

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February 25, 2024

TITLE: East Coast – Weekly Tips 35 – The Future of Food

In this episode Max talks with Arklow Chef, Tadgh Byrne about his new documentary “Dinner 2050, Future of Food in Ireland”a documentary exploring how Ireland will eat in 2050. Tadgh runs Críoch Catering, an Arklow-based catering company which specialises in featuring local, seasonal and sustainable[...]

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February 25, 2024

TITLE: East Coast – Weekly Episode 35 – The Future of Food

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In this episode Max talks with Arklow Chef, Tadgh Byrne about his new documentary “Dinner 2050, Future of Food in Ireland”a documentary exploring how Ireland will eat in 2050.[...]

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February 14, 2024

TITLE: East Coast – Weekly Tips 34 – Flooding

With storms increasing year on year due to climate change and environmental degradation, national TV station TG4 are due to air the documentary, 'Tuilte' which focuses on flooding and the costs associated with it. Dr Burke points out that floods are natural and will happen but there[...]

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February 14, 2024

TITLE: East Coast – Weekly Episode 34 – Flooding

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In this episode Max talks with Dr Mary Burke, a lecturer in Geography at Trinity College about how to mitigate against the worst effects of flooding. For more in this series listen in to East Coast Fm every Thursday at 8pm.[...]

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February 14, 2024

TITLE: East Coast – Weekly Tips 33 – Eco Friendly Shopping

Did you know?  Stephen Murphy from Fresh Cuts, runs an ethical and sustainable Irish clothing brand. Everything is designed in-house and made from 100% organic cotton. Stephen has some advice for consumers who want to shop more sustainably.

  • Beware of greenwashing- read labels and[...]

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February 14, 2024

TITLE: East Coast – Weekly Episode 33 – Eco Friendly Shopping

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In this episode Max focuses on eco-friendly shopping with interviews with Fresh Cuts, SiopaElla and Wicklow Wolf. For more in this series listen in to East Coast FM every Thursday at 8pm[...]

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February 14, 2024

TITLE: East Coast – Weekly Tips 32 – Energy

With both businesses and individuals feeling the pinch due to energy costs, The South East Energy Agency works with domestic and non-domestic users to make homes and premises more energy efficient. They offer the following services:

  • assessment and audit.
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February 14, 2024

TITLE: East Coast – Weekly Episode 32 – Energy

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In this episode Max focuses on the energy sector with interviews about energy credits, energy upgrades and recruitment.. For more in this series listen in to East Coast every Thursday at 8pm.[...]

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January 23, 2024

TITLE: East Coast – Weekly Tips 31 – Farming and Fertilisers

In this episode Max speaks with Paul Billings, MD of Germinal UK & Ireland and Patrick Carroll, a dairy farmer from Limerick about reducing the dependence of grassland farming on nitrogen fertilisers. Germinal is currently carrying out a research project with two aims.

January 23, 2024

TITLE: East Coast – Weekly Episode 31 – Farming and Fertilisers

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Listen back to this week's episode as we chat with Paul Billings MD of Germinal UK & Ireland and dairy farmer, Patrick Carroll about fertilisers and farming.  For more in this series listen in to East Coast every Thursday at 8pm.[...]

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January 23, 2024

TITLE: East Coast – Weekly Tips 30 – BT Young Scientist

Week 30 The BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition  In this episode Max visits The BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition to talk with exhibitors about projects with an environmental focus. Aimee Duggan and Eimear Lawlor from Deodorant 101, A Solution to Pollution spoke about their[...]

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January 23, 2024

TITLE: East Coast – Weekly Episode 30 – BT Young Scientist

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Listen back to this week's episode as we chat to students Aimee Duggan and Eimear Lawlor from St Mary’s College in Arklow about Deodorant 101, A Solution to Pollution and  Evie Kenny, Frey Hobbs and Luke Strahan from Global Action Plan.  For more in this series[...]

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January 23, 2024

TITLE: East Coast – Weekly Tips 29 – The Deposit Return Scheme

Week 29 The Deposit Return Scheme  In this episode Max visits Lidl Ireland HQ to speak with Elaine O’Connor, Head of Sustainability about Re-turn, the National Deposit Return Scheme. Currently over 60% of bottles and cans are being recycled across the country. This means that over 30% are[...]

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January 23, 2024

TITLE: East Coast – Weekly Episode 29 – The Deposit Return Scheme

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Listen back to this week's episode as talk to Elaine O Connor, who is Head of Sustainability at Lidl Ireland about Lidl’s ‘Better Tomorrow’ sustainability strategy and discuss Re-Turn, Ireland’s upcoming Deposit Return Scheme. For more in this series listen in to East Coast every Thursday at[...]

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January 23, 2024

TITLE: East Coast – Weekly Tips 28 – Sustainable Water Supplies

Week 28 Sustainable Water Supplies  In this episode Max speaks with Angela Ryan, Water Supply and Resources Strategy Specialist with Uisce Eireann about the Regional Water Resource Plan for the South East.  What’s included in the plan?

  • Areas covered in the South East[...]

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January 23, 2024

TITLE: East Coast – Weekly Episode 28 – Sustainable Water Supplies

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Listen back to this week's episode as we chat with Angela Ryan from Uisce Eireann about the Regional Water Resources Plan for the South East. For more in this series listen in to East Coast every Thursday from 8pm.[...]

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January 23, 2024

TITLE: East Coast – Weekly Tips 27 – School Transport

In this episode Max looks at alternatives to travelling by car to school. Councillor for Bray, Melanie Corrigan says the new eBike scheme by Bolt is already reaping benefits:

  • Increasing the uptake in cycling and promoting active mobility across the town.
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January 23, 2024

TITLE: East Coast – Weekly Episode 27 – School Transport

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Listen back to this week's episode as we discuss the school transport scheme and calls for it's expansion and Max chats with local councillor for Bray, Melanie Corrigan about the e-Bike scheme in Bray.  For more in this series listen in to East Coast every Thursday at 8pm.[...]

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January 23, 2024

TITLE: East Coast – Weekly Tips 26 – A sustainable Christmas

In this episode Max speaks with Felicity Gaffney about the sustainable Christmas Market at the National Botanic Gardens and how we can all enjoy a greener Christmas.  Tips for a greener Christmas:

  • Get Crafty- Let someone know you care with[...]

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January 23, 2024

TITLE: East Coast – Weekly Episode 26 – A sustainable Christmas

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Listen back to this week's episode as think about how to have a more sustainable christmas and max chats with Felicity Gaffney, Head of Education at the National Botanic Gardens about the annual Sustainable Christmas Market. For more in this series listen in to East Coast every Thursday[...]

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January 23, 2024

TITLE: East Coast – Weekly Tips 25 – The Swap Shop

Did you know? Benefits of Swap Shops:

  • Swap shops are a more sustainable choice.
  • Prolongs the life of items and reduces waste.
  • Saves money.
  • Easy way to teach children[...]

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January 23, 2024

TITLE: East Coast – Weekly Episode 25 – The Swap Shop

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Listen back to this week's episode as Max chats to Deirdre McCormack from The Blessington Christmas Jumper Swap Shop..  For more in this series listen in to East Coast every Thursday at 8pm.[...]

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November 28, 2023

TITLE: East Coast FM – Weekly Tips 24 – Jobs in Sustainability

In this episode Max speaks with Erlend Christiansen about the route he took towards his job as Off-Shore Licensing Manager with Codling Wind Park.  The demand for sustainability professionals is growing across all sectors. There are many[...]

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November 28, 2023

TITLE: East Coast FM – Weekly Episode 24 – Jobs in Sustainability

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Listen back to this week's episode as Max chats with  Erlend Christiansen, who is Offshore Licensing Manager with Codling Wind Park. He talks about his path in finding a career in sustainability and we ask members of the public if they ever considered a job in the[...]

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November 21, 2023

TITLE: East Coast FM – Weekly Tips 23 – Youth Climate Justice

Youth Climate Justice aims to:

  • raise environmental awareness, understanding and knowledge of the environment among young people.  
  • promote the protection and conservation of the environment.  
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November 21, 2023

TITLE: East Coast FM – Weekly Episode 23 – Youth Climate Justice

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Listen back to this week's episode as Max visits Coláiste Craobh Abhainn where over 400 students are attending a major youth climate conference. For more in this series listen in to East Coast FM every Thursday from 8pm.[...]

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November 21, 2023

TITLE: East Coast FM – Weekly Tips 22 – Sustainable Food & Catering

This week on Ours to Protect Max speaks with Tadgh Byrne of Crioch Catering about how we can make sustainable food choices. Sustainable Diets are those diets with low environmental impact that contribute to food and nutrition security[...]

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November 21, 2023

TITLE: East Coast FM – Weekly Episode 22 – Sustainable Food & Catering

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Listen back to this weeks episode as Max talks to Tadgh Byrne, co-owner and head chef of Críoch Catering at the Wicklow County Council, where they provide sustainably sourced and cooked catering. For more in this series listen in to East Coast every Thursday from 8pm.[...]

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November 21, 2023

TITLE: East Coast FM – Weekly Tips 21 – Eco Friendly Cleaning

Eco-Friendly Cleaning is the hot topic on Ours to Protect this week as Max visits Planet A in Bray . Cleaning our homes doesn’t have to dirty our environment. Small changes can make a big difference to both the[...]

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November 21, 2023

TITLE: East Coast FM – Weekly Episode 21 – Eco Friendly Cleaning

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This week on Ours To Protect, we visited Planet A in Bray. This is a shop that supplies sustainable and eco-friendly products, and we learn how to stock up on household products in an environmentally friendly way. For more in this series listen in to East Coast FM[...]

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November 21, 2023

TITLE: East Coast FM – Weekly Tips 20 – Sustainable Fashion

This week on Ours to Protect Max visits Siopaella to discuss Sustainable Fashion. Fast fashion is environmentally unsustainable with estimates suggesting that there is enough clothing in landfill to dress six generations. Investing in quality, signature pieces that[...]

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November 21, 2023

TITLE: East Coast FM – Weekly Episode 20 – Sustainable Fashion

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This week is all about sustainable fashion and vintage shopping, and Max chats to Zoe Clarke, manager of Siopaella, to find out more about this. He also gets peoples’ thoughts on the street about the topic.  For more in this series listen in to East Coast FM every[...]

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November 21, 2023

TITLE: East Coast FM – Weekly Tips 19 – Third Level Environmental Education

This week on Ours to Protect Max visits Cathal Brugha Street to talk about Environmental Education. Pre-Uni Environmental and Biodiversity Studies, Cathal Brugha Campus. Modules include: Ecological Field Methods/Biodiversity and the Natural Environment/ Sustainable Water Management/ Biological Diversity/ Biology/ Team working/ Work Experience/ Permaculture Design/ Statistics. Who[...]

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November 21, 2023

TITLE: East Coast FM – Weekly Episode 19 – Third Level Environmental Education

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Max finds out how people can learn about environmental issues at third level when he visits Cathal Brugha College. He chats to Environmental and Biodiversity Studies course coordinator Anne O’Brien, as well as students on the course. For more in this series listen in to East Coast FM[...]

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November 21, 2023

TITLE: East Coast FM – Weekly Tips 18 – Avoiding Plastic in your Weekly Shop

This week on Ours to Protect Max visits looks at ways to refill. Tips to use refill opportunities:

  • Ditch the single use plastic.
  • Shop second hand as your first[...]

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November 21, 2023

TITLE: East Coast FM – Weekly Episode 18 – Avoiding Plastic in your Weekly Shop

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This week we look at ways to refill, and chat to The Source Bulk Foods, based in Greystones and Rathmines, who aim to remove plastic from peoples’ shopping routines. For more in this series listen in to East Coast FM every Thursday at 8pm[...]

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November 21, 2023

TITLE: East Coast FM – Weekly Tips 17 – Sustainable Art

This week on Ours to Protect Max talks about how artists can be more sustainable. Tips for Sustainable Artists:

  • Choose sustainable materials.
  • Reduce waste in your art practice.
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November 21, 2023

TITLE: East Coast FM – Weekly Episode 17 – Sustainable Art

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This week we look at sustainability in the arts, and find out about Wicklow artist Kelly Hood’s new exhibition, which was made using environmentally friendly paints and materials. For more in this series listen in to East Coast FM every Thursday at 8pm.[...]

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November 21, 2023

TITLE: East Coast FM – Weekly Tips 16 – All about Energy

Energy Awareness is discussed by Max on Ours to Protect this week. Here are some tips for cutting your energy consumption along with your energy bill. What’s good for your pocket can be good for the environment. 

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October 16, 2023

TITLE: BEAT – Weekly Episode 16 – Courtown Seal Sanctuary

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In the latest episode of Ours To Protect, Orla takes a trip to Seal Rescue Ireland based along the east coast of Ireland in Courtown, Co. Wexford to learn more about their work rehabilitating seals and their replanting efforts to help combat climate change. For more in this series listen[...]

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November 21, 2023

TITLE: East Coast FM – Weekly Episode 16 – All about Energy

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This week we look at Energy Awareness, and chat to the South East Energy Agency to find out what they’re doing to help people reduce their energy use and save money. For more in this series listen in to East Coast FM every Thursday at 8pm.[...]

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November 21, 2023

TITLE: East Coast FM – Weekly Episode 15 – Retrofitting

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This week we’re at Arklow Energy Awareness Day, and we look at retrofitting, and find out about retrofit.ie. A website that makes the process of retrofitting your home easy to understand. For more in this series listen in to East Coast FM every Thursday at 8pm.[...]

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November 21, 2023

TITLE: East Coast FM – Weekly Episode 15 – Retrofitting

This week on Ours to Protect Max speaks with David Shiel from Prime19 about how to best retro-fit your home.

  • Identify your big energy uses and target reductions in these areas.
  • Future-proof your home to reduce[...]

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November 21, 2023

TITLE: East Coast FM – Weekly Tips 14 – Insulation for the Environment

This week on Ours to Protect Max offers tips on how to best insulate your home. Assess your home: Start by evaluating the insulation in your home. Check for any areas that may be lacking insulation or have gaps[...]

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November 21, 2023

TITLE: East Coast FM – Weekly Episode 14 – Insulation for the Environment

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This week we look at insulation, and look at how a company based in Rathdrum is creating insulation from sheep’s wool that may have otherwise gone to waste. For more in this series listen in to East Coast every Thursday at 8pm.[...]

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November 21, 2023

TITLE: East Coast FM – Weekly Tips 13 – Sustainable Packaging

Week 13 Sustainable Packaging This week on Ours to Protect Max talks about how businesses can use more sustainable packaging. Offer carbon-neutral shipping by off-setting emissions. Ship items in bulk. Use sustainable packaging materials that can be[...]

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September 28, 2023

TITLE: East Coast FM – Weekly Episode 13 – Sustainable Packaging

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This week we look at insulation, and look at how a company based in Rathdrum is creating insulation from sheep’s wool that may have otherwise gone to waste.  For more in this series listen in to East Coast FM listen in every Thursday at 8pm.[...]

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November 21, 2023

TITLE: East Coast FM – Weekly Tips 12 – Climate Justice

This week on Ours to Protect Max talks about Climate Justice. Holding the government to account when it claims to be leading the way on emissions reductions without taking into account its historical contribution. Making sure that solutions[...]

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September 28, 2023

TITLE: East Coast FM – Weekly Episode 12 – Trocaire & Climate Justice

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This week we receive an update on Trocaire’s anniversary celebrations and work towards climate justice, and talk all about sustainable packaging with a Wicklow company.  For more in this series, listen in to East Coast FM every Thursday at 8pm.[...]

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November 21, 2023

TITLE: East Coast FM – Weekly Tips 11 – Clean Coasts Love your Coasts

  This week on Ours to Protect  East Coast FM looked at the Clean Coasts' 'Love Your Coast' Photography Competition. Here are tips to protect the coastal environment.

  • Always take your litter away with you.
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September 28, 2023

TITLE: East Coast FM – Weekly Episode 11 – Clean Coasts Love your Coasts

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Listen back to this week's episode as Max catches up with CEO of Trocaire, Caoimhe de Barra, to find out about climate justice and the conference being held to celebrate the charity’s 50th anniversary.  For more in this series listen in to East Coast FM every Thursday at[...]

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September 28, 2023

TITLE: East Coast – Weekly Tips 10 – Bees

  This week, East Coast FM looked at Bees   Did you know…

  • There are 100 bee species in Ireland, including honeybees and more species
  • One third of Ireland’s bees are in danger[...]

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September 28, 2023

TITLE: East Coast – Weekly Episode 10 – Bees

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This week East Coast FMs Max Kane looked at the importance of Bees for Biodiversity For more in this series check out East Coast FM every Thursday at 8pm[...]

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August 28, 2023

TITLE: East Coast – Weekly Tips 9 – Reducing Waste at Home

This week, East Coast FM looked at ways to reduce waste at home… Tips for reducing waste:

  • Shop eco-friendly with reusable bags. ...
  • Ditch disposables in the kitchen. ...
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August 15, 2023

TITLE: East Coast FM – Weekly Episode 9 – Bins, Garbage and more!

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Listen back to this episode as Max Kane chats all things rubbish! For more in this series listen in to East Coast FM every Thursday at 8pm[...]

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August 15, 2023

TITLE: East Coast FM – Weekly Episode 8 – Fast Fashion

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Listen back as Max Chats with Conor Buckley from We are Human collective and discussed the concept of Fast Fashion and how to shop sustainably For more in this series listen in to East Coast every Thursday at 7pm[...]

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August 15, 2023

TITLE: East Coast FM – Weekly Tips 7 – Bats!

  This week, East Coast FM looked at bats…   Did you know…

  • The 10 species of bats in Ireland are all protected because their populations have declined due to loss of habitats and insects as their food[...]

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August 15, 2023

TITLE: East Coast FM – Weekly Episode 7 – Bats!

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This week East Coast FM looked at the world of Bats - enjoy more of this series every Thursday at 8pm[...]

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July 28, 2023

TITLE: East Coast – Weekly Tips 6 – Public Transportation

  This week, East Coast FM looked at public transportation   Did you know…

  • Public transportation comes in many forms, including bussing, biking, and walking
  • Access to busses and walkable areas provides people[...]

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July 28, 2023

TITLE: East Coast – Weekly Episode 6 – Local Transport

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Listen back as Max chats to people on the street to hear what they think of public transport in Ireland and hears from local Councillor Melanie Corrigan to hear more about the eBike scheme that people can now use to get around Bray For more in this series listen in[...]

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July 19, 2023

TITLE: East Coast FM – Weekly Tips 5 – How to deal with Food Waste

This week, East Coast FM looked at food waste   Did you know…

  • Ireland produces around 800,000 tonnes of food waste yearly
  • Food waste contributes 8% to 10% of global greenhouse gas[...]

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July 19, 2023

TITLE: East Coast FM – Weekly Episode 5 – An alternative approach to Food Waste in Wicklow

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Listen back to this episode where Max chats to Wicklow Wolf, where they were in the news for creating a beer using surplus Brennan’s bread and chats to people on the street to find out what they do to reuse and repurpose leftover food. For more in[...]

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July 19, 2023

TITLE: East Coast FM – Weekly Tip 4 – The benefits of Bikes

  This week, East Coast FM looked at bikes for transportation and recreation.   Did you know…

  • There are many types of bikes, like mountain and electric, for any activity or need
  • Cycling[...]

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July 19, 2023

TITLE: East Coast FM – Weekly Episode 4 – Bikes!

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Listen back to this episode from East Coast FM as Max chats to Ian Boltt of Fat Bike Adventures to find out about the benefits of biking, and how people can use bikes as a way to experience County Wicklow and chats to people on[...]

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July 5, 2023

TITLE: East Coast FM – Weekly Tips 3 – Electric Cars

  This week, East Coast FM looked at Electric Vehicles Did you know…

  • Electric Vehicles (EV’s) are powered by an electric engine, and don’t need petrol
  • There are also different types of[...]

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July 5, 2023

TITLE: East Coast FM – Weekly Episode 3 – EV Cars

Listen back to this weeks episode from East Coast FM as Max chats to people on the street about what they think regarding EVs, and tell us their concerns. He then heads off to local business and meets Dave Lynch of Windsor Bray to talk about his range[...]

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June 29, 2023

TITLE: East Coast FM – Weekly Tips 2 – Preventing Environmental Damage

  This week, East Coast FM looked at combatting Environmental Damage   Did you know…

  • Environmental Damage negatively impacts quality of life for humans and wildlife
  • Environmental Damage to waterways is a leading[...]

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June 29, 2023

TITLE: East Coast FM – Weekly Episode 2 – The Curiosity Container

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Listen back to Max Kane as he visits the Curiosity Cube, a retro fitted shipping container that has been transformed into a science lab on it's stop in Arklow.   For more in this series listen to East Coast FM every Thursday at 8pm.[...]

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June 22, 2023

TITLE: East Coast FM – Weekly Tip Sheet 1 – Solar Panels

    This week, East Coast FM looked at Solar Panels   Did you know…

  • Solar panels absorb the sun’s rays to generate electricity
  • Solar panels are environmentally friendly and don’t release greenhouse gasses
  Why[...]

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June 16, 2023

TITLE: East Coast FM – Weekly Episode 1 – Solar Power for small businesses in Wicklow

Listen in to East Coast's Max Kane investigate the power of solar panels, get the views of Wicklow people on how interested they are in installing panels and hear why local brewery Wicklow Wolf decided to install solar panels at their site in Newtownmountkennedy. For more in this series listen in[...]

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June 12, 2023

TITLE: East Coast FM – Episode 1 – The Panel

Join Declan Meehan as he presents the first programme in the 'Ours to Protect' series. Listen to the voices of people from across Wicklow and hear the panel discuss what is being done in Wicklow to combat climate change and how people are being affected by it locally[...]

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