Sunshine 106.8FM – Weekly Tips 49 – ‘Not here, Not Anywhere’

On this week’s episode we spoke with Angela Deegan from the environmental group Not Here Not Anywhere Not Here Not Anywhereis a nationwide, grassroots, volunteer group campaigning to end fossil fuel exploration and the development of new fossil fuel infrastructure in Ireland. They  advocate for a just transition to renewable energy systems both here and […]

Sunshine 106.8FM – Weekly Tips 48 – Refurbed

On this week’s episode we spoke with Padraig Power from Refurbed.ie Many people are still unaware of just how harmful new electronic devices are to the environment, the production of which leads to CO₂ emissions and the use of valuable resources On top of that, when a device is no longer functioning like new, it […]

Sunshine 106.8FM – Weekly Tips 47 – WEEE Ireland

On this week’s episode we spoke with Leo Donovan, CEO of WEEE Ireland One in eight people in Ireland continues to dump small electrical items in household bins, new research shows this week. 2.  This figure almost doubles among younger age groups, which ironically are generally perceived as more environmentally conscious The survey was conducted […]

Sunshine 106.8FM – Weekly Tips 46 – Sustainable Travel

On this week’s episode we spoke with Travel Journalist Ed Finn about sustainable travel: Around two billion people travel each year for tourism purposes. Travel and tourism connect people and bring the world closer through shared experiences, cultural awareness and community building. However there is a downside..   Many popular destinations are threatened by increasing […]

Sunshine 106.8FM – Weekly Tips 45 – Sustainable Tourism Network

On this week’s episode we spoke with Roisin Finlay from the Sustainable Tourism Network Sustainable tourism, according to the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), is the development that meets the needs of present tourists, businesses, and regions involved while protecting and promoting opportunities for the future. It focuses on managing the resources in a manner that social, […]