East Coast FM – Weekly Episode 20 – Sustainable Fashion
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 Thursday at 8pm.
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 might it suit? School Leavers […]
East Coast FM – Weekly Episode 19 – Third Level Environmental Education
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 every Thursday at 8pm.
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 choice. Buy in bulk. Seek out stores that offer refill opportunities. Save bottle and jars to refill. Make ‘reduce,reuse,recycle’ your mantra. Here’s a few websites if […]
East Coast FM – Weekly Episode 18 – Avoiding Plastic in your Weekly Shop
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
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. Recycle and repurpose materials. Opt for eco-friendly packaging. Sell locally to reduce carbon footprint. Use natural light to save energy. Educate yourself and others about sustainable art. […]
East Coast FM – Weekly Episode 17 – Sustainable Art
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.
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. Before you start, understand your energy bill. Switch off stand-by. Draught proof windows and doors. Turn off lights. […]
East Coast FM – Weekly Episode 16 – All about Energy
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.
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 energy use. Reduce gap and draughts. Upgrade your windows. Ventilate correctly. Move away from fossil fuels as soon as […]
