Q102 – Weekly Tips 43 – Eco Engineering

Did you know… Dublin Port Company and UCD collaborated on the world’s first eco-engineering initiative Their primary goal is to enhance biodiversity along the Great South Wall. What was the project about? Over the past number of years, artificial structures have long served as protective measures for ports and harbours. man made structures can often […]

Q102 – Weekly Tips 42 – Sustainable Tourism

Did you know… Dublin is the Smart Capital of Europe for 2024. The city was awarded the honour after meeting requirements for sustainability, accessibility, digital and culture.   Dublin beat off competition from 29 other cities to win the award. What is still to come? Dublin is aiming to become a smart energy city by 2030. […]

Q102 – Weekly Tips 40 – Climate Friendly Campus

Did you know… TU Dublin is the first multi-campus university to be awarded a green flag by An Taisce. The University wants to become a leader when it comes to becoming a fully sustainable initiative  As part of an ongoing development plan each of the campus locations will support the aim of cutting greenhouse gas […]

Q102 – Weekly Tips 39 – Let it Grow

What is the Grow it yourself initiative?  Let’s GROW’ is a food-growing project for primary schools nationwide. 50,000 children will participate this year for FREE 50,000 pupils took part last year. Tips for growing food with kids. Kids love sowing seeds (or indeed anything that involves getting their hands dirty). Bigger seeds like those from […]

Q102 – Weekly Tips 38 – Stadium Sustainability

Did you know Croke Park was the first stadium in Ireland and Britain to secure both ISO14001 and ISO 20121 standards.  There’s a number of bird boxes, bee hives and habitat’s made for nearby wildlife in and around the stadium Croke Park has sent no waste to landfills since 2014. Why do Croke Park take […]