Q102 – Weekly Tips 31 – The Media and Environment

Did you know… Media coverage on climate change has affected public opinion on climate change. Research has shown that climate reporting has necome more accurate in recent years. Some people feel current coverage is accurate and fair, while others disagree.   What does Dr Dave Robbins do? Dr Dave Robbins is an Associate Professor in […]

Q102 – Weekly Tips 30 – Small Changes

Did you know… On an annual basis, Irish households throw out 44kg of unused food Over €700 of food goes to waste as a result of overshopping   What is Small Changes Small Changes is an Inchicore based grocery store They put an emphasis on shopping for what you need rather than buying in bulk […]

Q102 – Weekly Tips 29 – The Upcycle Movement

Did you know… This Christmas, it was expected that Ireland would produce 100,000 tonnes of waste. According to My Waste, Irish families throw out around €700 worth of food every Christmas. Many unwanted items and gifts end up in landfills every Christmas.   What is The Upcycle Movement? They rescue and transform materials that otherwise […]

Q102 – Weekly Tips 28 – The Irish Solar Energy Association

Did you know Ireland is embarking on a Solar Energy revolution The country is aiming to produce 600,000 megawatt hours of electricity a year This saves 202,000 tonnes of carbon annually – equivalent to 1.4 billion kilometres of driving in a fossil-fuelled car. What do the Irish Solar Energy Association do? The ISEA was established […]

Q102 – Weekly Tips 27 – Wild Sióg

Did you know Cosmetic products can be damaging for the environment Packaging, production and transporting has a big impact on climate change Transportation and production of food has a lasting impact on the environment What is Wild Sióg? They’re a Dublin based, sustainable company. They make honey, cosmetic products and natural remedies   Here’s a […]