Midwest Radio – Weekly Tips 38 – Claremorris & Junk Kouture
Did you know… Junk Kouture is a global student fashion contest promoting sustainability. Participants craft stunning outfits from recycled materials, fostering creativity and environmental awareness in the fashion industry. Junk Kouture encourages young designers to transform trash into fashion, igniting creativity and environmental consciousness. The competition celebrates sustainable design, emphasizing the importance of repurposing materials […]
Midwest Radio – Weekly Episode 38 – Claremorris & Junk Kouture
This week Midwest Radio spoke to some of the youngsters in youthreach Claremorris that are participating in the Junk Kouture national final, with a dress they have made out of recycled materials. For more in this series listen in to Midwest Radio every Friday at 9.50am.
Midwest Radio – Weekly Tips 37 – Ballyhaunis Choill Beag planting
Did you know… The oldest Irish tree, known as the ‘Silken Thomas Tree’ is a yew tree that is approximately 800 years old and can be found in Maynooth. Trees have the ability to remember past events and can adapt their behaviour appropriately. For example, closing their leaves during droughts to conserve water. The tallest […]
Midwest Radio – Weekly Episode 37 – Ballyhaunis Choill Beag planting
This week Midwest Radio went to the Friary Grounds in Ballyhaunis to the first Choill Bheag (small wood) to be planted in Mayo. For more in this series, listen in to Midwest Radio every Friday at 9.50am.
Cork’s 96FM – Weekly Tips 42 – The National Spring Clean
Did you know… National Spring Clean has been operated by An Taisce since 1999 in partnership with the Department of Environment, Heritage & Local Government and Local Authorities and is sponsored by the Wrigley Company Ltd. The size and scale of National Spring Clean has grown steadily and significantly over the years. In 1999, 1,732 […]
Cork’s 96FM – Weekly Episode 42 – The National Spring Clean
This week 96FM spoke with Emlyn Cullen, the National Spring Clean Manager for an Taisce about the project. For more in this series listen into Cork’s 96FM every Friday at 10.45am.
Cork’s 96FM – Weekly Tips 41 – Old Oak Sustainability Plan
Did you know… The Old Oak pub is on Oliver Plunkett Street. A significant proportion of its energy needs is being self-generated through almost 100 solar panels on its roof. Ger says they are seeing the benefits from making changes to how they operate which also includes a move to LED lighting and cutting sound […]
Cork’s 96FM – Weekly Episode 41 – Old Oak Sustainability Plan
This week 96FM spoke with Ger Kiely of the Old Oak, Clara O’Neill of the CBA and Ann Doherty, Chief Executive of Cork City Council about the landmark sites sustainability plans. For more in this series listen in to Cork’s 96FM every Friday at 10.45am.
Cork’s 96FM – Weekly Tips 40 – The National Bio-diversity Plan
Did you know? The aim of the National Biodiversity action plan is to ensure that every citizen, community, business, local authority, semi-state and state agency has an awareness of biodiversity and its importance, and of the implications of its loss, while also understanding how they can act to address the biodiversity emergency as part of […]
Cork’s 96FM – Weekly Episode 40 – The National Bio-diversity Plan
This week 96fm spoke to Minister of State, Malcolm Noonan about the recent launch of the National Biodiversity Action Plan. For more in this series listen in to Cork’s 96FM every Friday at 10.45am.
