LMFM – Weekly Episode 14 – SEAI Final Energy Balance Part 1
Energy is a hot topic of conversation at the moment. Everyone has faced higher energy bills since Russia invaded Ukraine last year with providers only now starting to reduce their prices. But just how much energy are we using, where is Ireland’s energy coming from and what effect is this having on the environment? New […]
LMFM – Weekly Tips 13 – Síolta Chroí Co-operative Farming
Síolta Chroí are based in Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan and aim to restore Ireland’s ecosystems and communities. The group plan to do this through three unique strands: Education focused on regenerative cultures Exploring resilient and regenerative food systems Carrying out ecosystem restoration work You can read more about the group’s activities HERE Síolta Chroí works […]
LMFM – Weekly Episode 13 – Síolta Chroí Co-operative Farming
Listen back to this week’s episode as we look at Síolta Chroí Co-operative Farming in Monaghan. For more in this series listen back to LMFM every Tuesday 12.45pm.
Tipp FM – Weekly Tips 15 – Food Miles
FOOD MILES Food Miles represent the distance your food travels from where it is grown to where it is eaten. Scarce energy is used to transport food over these long distances, not to mention the carbon dioxide being released into the atmosphere. Did you know… Each Irish person eats on average a tonne of imported […]
Tipp FM – Weekly Episode 15 – Milk Vending Machines!
Listen back to this weeks episode from Tipp FM as we figure out a novel way to address rising transport costs – with Milk Vending Machines! For more in this series listen in to Tipp FM every Monday at 9.50am
Tipp FM – Weekly Tips 13 – Sustainable Travel
Did you know… Compared to cars and airplanes, trains emit between 66 and 75 percent fewer carbon emissions. The most recent EPA report, released in July, showed that Ireland’s national greenhouse gas emissions reduced by 1.9 per cent in 2022 (compared with 2021) The current state of Ireland’s rail network Rail passenger numbers down […]
Tipp FM – Weekly Episode 13 – Sustainable Travel
This week Tipp FM spoke to Sinn Féin’s spokesperson on Climate Action Darren O’Rourle about policies for a more sustainable life, focusing on rail travel… For more in this series, listen in to Tipp FM every Monday at 9.50am
Tipp FM – Weekly Tips 11 – Alternative Energy in the Hospitality Sector
This week on Ours to Protect Tipp FM looked at how a business which uses large amounts of electricity has coped with increasing costs as well as taking a more green approach. The Minella Hotel in Clonmel has installed solar panels which have led to a significant reduction in the cost of lighting and […]
Tipp FM – Weekly Episode 11 – Alternative Energy in the Hospitality Sector
The hospitality sector has been badly hit in recent years with the impact of Covid and increasing energy costs. Hotel Minella on the banks of the River Suir in Clonmel has taken steps to tackle both issues with alternative energy sources and branching out into new ventures to attract fresh business. Listen back as […]
Sunshine 106.8FM – Weekly Tips 14 – Recycle IT
Community Recycling Event South Dublin County Council in partnership with Recycle IT will be holding a final community recycling day at the end of September 2023. We are inviting householders to avail of Free Mattress, Household Hazardous Liquid Waste and Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Recycling on the day. Reducing and preventing hazardous waste The […]
