C103 – Weekly Tips 1 – Organic Gardening in UCC
This week C103FM talked with Irene Ní Shúilleabháin of UCC GreenShoots about UCC’s Community Garden as an example of organic gardening. Did you know… Growing produce organically is said to have more flavour and be better for your health. Companion planting can help your plants grow healthier and happier all the while deterring pests […]
Radio Nova – Weekly Tips 1 – Refill and Reuse
This week Radio Nova looked at the emergence of Refill Shops around the country. Did you know… Ireland generated 1.12 million tonnes of packaging waste in 2020. Producing plastic products from recycled plastics reduces energy requirements by 66%. • Recycling just 1 tonne of plastics saves 1,000–2,000 gallons of petroleum. • It takes […]
Radio Nova – Weekly Episode 1 – Refill and Reuse
Listen to Traic Ó Braonáin about the emergence of refill shops and the importance of reusing above recycling, and hear his chat with with Refill Shop owner Eibhlin Fitzpatrick. For more in this series, listen in to Radio Nova every Thursday at 8pm for more great episodes
Ocean FM – Weekly Tips 3 – Food Waste and Home Composting
On Ours to Protect this week we asked all Ocean FM listeners to be aware of food waste and to consider home composting. Did you know… Reducing food waste has been identified as one of the most effective actions we can take to combat climate change. Growing, transporting and storing our food all require […]
Ocean FM – Weekly Episode 3 – Healthy Soil, Food Waste and Superbugs
Listen back to Ocean FM as Aisling chats with Soil Scientist Dr. Aga Piwowarczyc on the range of organic life found in healthy soils, the ability of bacteria found in Irish soils to combat superbugs. Hear her chat with Shelley Long at the Food Waste Workshop in ATU Sligo and learn all about how food […]
Ocean FM – Weekly Tips 2 – Greenways and Green Ways…
On Ours to Protect this week we asked all Ocean FM listeners to go for a Slow Mow Summer – cutting grasses and lawns every less often – maybe every 4 or 6 weeks. Did you know… For millennia, flower-rich ‘semi-natural’ grasslands have provided ample food and shelter for wildlife across Ireland. However, […]
Ocean FM – Weekly Episode 2 – Greenways and Green Ways…
Listen in as we bring you news on a proposed Greenway for Sligo and hear about the impact of No Mow May and the concept of a ‘Slow Grow Summer’. Hear Aisling chat with Declan Feeney on the banks of the river at ATU Sligo about how the University ground staff encourage bio-diversity through encouraging […]
Galway Bay FM – Weekly Tips 3 – How to help limit microplastic pollution
This week Galway Bay FM looked at the importance of limiting microplastic pollution. Did you know… Microplastics are fragments of any type of plastic less than 5 mm (0.20 in) in length Primary microplastics include any plastic fragments or particles that are already 5.0 mm in size or less before entering the environment; including microfibers […]
Galway Bay FM – Weekly Episode 3 – Researching Micorplastics in Galway water sources
Listen as John chats about the important topic of microplastics with Gary Kendellen of Galway Atlantaquaria – the project started in America and has been inspired by the CLARE project. Hear what it takes to become a Citizen Scientist and learn how to get involved in recording your own environment! For more in this series, […]
East Coast FM – Weekly Tips 2 – Preventing Environmental Damage
This week, East Coast FM looked at combatting Environmental Damage Did you know… Environmental Damage negatively impacts quality of life for humans and wildlife Environmental Damage to waterways is a leading issue that contaminates water for human consumption and aquatic habitats Emissions from cars and other transportation can increase damage to air Microplastics […]
