Cork’s Red FM – Weekly Tips 20 – Sustainable Fashion with Final Bend

Did You Know: Businesses have ‘Corporate Social Responsibility’ to be conscious of their impact. Final Bend is eco friendly across the board. The first step she took was packaging of goods, making sure that goods are packed in recycled and recyclable packaging. The clothes are wrapped in protective bags that are compostable so people at […]

Cork’s Red FM – Weekly Episode 20 – Sustainable Fashion with Final Bend

Listen back to this week’s episode as we chat to Emma Coffey from Final Bend about what she did after she realised that she wanted to make a positive impact, contribute to ‘Corporate Social Responsibility’ and not contribute to fast fashion. For more in this series listen in to Ours to Protect on Cork’s Red FM every Monday […]

Cork’s Red FM – Weekly Tips 19 – Cork Clothes Swap

Did You Know: Cork Clothes Swap do two monthly clothes swaps in Cork. One is at Revery Books in the Marina Market The other is at St.Peter’s in Cork city. The idea is to bring 5 items you don’t want anymore and exchange them for 5 other items. Swapping clothes, buying second hand or vintage […]

Cork’s Red FM – Weekly Tips 18 – Killarney Coffee Cup project

Did You Know: 50 plus businesses in Killarney have united to stop single use coffee cups. 7 in 10 people have their own cup at home. 200 million single use coffee cups used in Ireland each year and they have a lifespan of 13 minutes.  The reason behind the initiative was due to the amount […]

Cork’s Red FM – Weekly Tips 17 – Think before you flush!

  Did You Know: The only thing you should flush down the toilet are the 3 P’s – poo, pee and paper. If you flush other things down the toilet, they don’t break dow. They end up blocking pipes, or ending up as waste in our streams, rivers and beaches which is harmful to the […]

Classic Hits – Weekly Tips 22 -Sustainable Clothing

  This week at Ireland’s Classic Hits Radio we’ve been looking at the growth of the second hand pre-loved clothes market.    Here are some reasons why you should buy secondhand clothing: Buying secondhand clothing saves money You extend a garment’s life-cycle Buying used promotes sustainable fashion Secondhand clothing is unique Buying used clothing saves […]

Classic Hits – Weekly Tips 21 – Sustainable Clothing

    This week at Ireland’s Classic Hits Radio we’ve been looking at the sustainable clothing industry.    10 simple steps to being more sustainable with your clothes…. Educate yourself The most invaluable first step is to do your research brands that operate with a sustainably-focused mind.   Go far beyond the 30 wears test […]