East Coast FM – Weekly Episode 15 – Retrofitting
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.
East Coast FM – Weekly Episode 14 – Insulation for the Environment
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.
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 that need to be sealed. Identify the problem areas: Look for common problem areas such as […]
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. Take a reusable water bottle and recycle waste. Plastic is the enemy of the seaside. It contains chemicals that are […]
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 repurposed. Offer a returns program for your empty product containers. Recycle on behalf of your suppliers and offer […]
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 to the climate crisis do not amplify existing injustices but benefit the hardest hit first. Providing international […]
KCLR – Weekly Tips 18 – What is a Climate Officer?
What is a Climate Action Officer? A Climate Action Officer is responsible for managing and promoting behavioural and organisational culture change, building climate action awareness and readiness across the local authority. It requires a broad technical knowledge of climate change, the risks and possible mitigation and adaptation strategies, and a strong organisational, networking, and […]
KCLR – Weekly Episode 18 – Carlow County Council Climate Action Plan
This week on Ours to Protect, Ethna Quirke continues her chat with Climate Action Officer with Carlow County Council, Jannette O’Brien. Jannette is hugely passionate about, and committed to her work and tells us why. Have a listen. For more in this series listen in to KCLR every Thursday at 11.20am
BEAT – Weekly Tips 22 – Fair Seas
This week on Ours to Protect on Beat, Orla hears about the organisation Fair Seas and why they want to make it law to protect the ocean and sea around Ireland. What is Fair Seas? Fair Seas stands as a united front comprising environmental non-governmental organisations with a singular mission – to protect, conserve, and […]
Q102 – Weekly Tips 19 – TIER
This week Dublin’s Q102 looked at TIER. Did you know… TIER operate in 21 countries across the globe In January 2020, they became the first climate neutral micro-mobility company. You can rent a bike from TIER for €4 every 15 minutes Where in Ireland uses TIER? Fingal was the first area that TIER bikes […]
