WLR – Weekly Episode 46 – The Quickening
The Quickening is a film and sound project that explores food, farming and climate crises. This week we hear from Clodagh and James Foley of Coolydoody farm in West Waterford which was one of the locations used in the making of the artwork.
WLR – Weekly Tips 45 – World Earth Day
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: Practice the three Rs in your daily life. Reduce your consumption of single-use plastics and other non-biodegradable materials, reuse items whenever possible, and recycle what you can. Plant Trees: Trees play a vital role in combating climate change by absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen. Consider participating in a tree-planting event […]
WLR – Weekly Episode 45 – World Earth Day
Monday 22nd April is World Earth Day. This year, the global theme is Planet vs Plastic. It’s a rallying call for everyone, students, businesses, governments, and you to stand together against plastic pollution.
WLR – Weekly Tips 44 – National Spring Clean
Plan Ahead: Choose a date and time for the spring clean that works for most people in your community. Consider factors like weather and other local events that might affect attendance. Recruit Volunteers: Reach out to friends, neighbors, local community groups, schools, and businesses to recruit volunteers for the clean-up event. Utilize social media, local […]
WLR – Weekly Episode 44 – National Spring Clean
Our reporter Clodagh Walsh spoke to Ella Ryan about the national clean up.
WLR – Weekly Tips 43 – Too Good to Go
Food waste is a significant issue globally, contributing to environmental problems such as greenhouse gas emissions and resource depletion. Here are some ideas to help reduce food waste: Meal Planning: Plan meals in advance and make a shopping list based on what you need. This helps prevent overbuying and ensures that you only purchase […]
WLR – Weekly Episode 43 – Too Good to Go
Over the course of this series we’ve discussed food waste many times. The government’s ambitious goal is to cut food waste by 50% by 2030. The global food- saving app Too Good To Go is making a significant impact in Ireland, helping to distribute food that would otherwise have gone to waste. Our reporter Clodagh […]
Radio Kerry – Weekly Tips 50 – Rubbish Film Festival
Did you know?…… Over 90 secondary schools around Ireland, including 5 in Kerry, took part in this year’s Rubbish Film Festival. The Rubbish Film Festival challenges students to create a one-minute short film looking at issues like litter, waste prevention and responsible consumption. Participating schools receive support from a company called Create School to help […]
Radio Kerry – Weekly Episode 50 – Rubbish Film Festival
This week on Ours to Protect we’re taking a look at a film competition for Transition Year students which aims to spread awareness among young people about our environment and sustainability. Over 90 secondary schools around Ireland, including 5 in Kerry, took part in this year’s Rubbish Film Festival. Sari Houlihan reports:
Radio Kerry – Weekly Tips 49 – Music Generation Kerry
This week on Ours to Protect we’re taking a look at an initiative launched in Kerry last Summer to recycle unused musical instruments and loan them through the library service to anyone – young or old who wants to learn to play music. Did you know?…… The exciting project is being run by Music […]
