Midlands 103 – Weekly Tips 37 – Wind Farms and Community Engagement
Did you know? Community engagement is crucial for wind farm development in Ireland, fostering transparency and collaboration between developers and local residents. As Ireland expands its renewable energy efforts, effective community engagement practices are gaining importance among developers and policymakers. Key Components of Community Engagement: Early Consultation: Engage with local communities in project planning stages […]
Midlands 103 – Weekly Episode 37 – Wind Farms and Community Engagement
Listen back to this week’s episode as Sinead chats with Yvonne O Brien Wind Energy Ireland and Karina Dennigan, Bord Na Mona about Windfarms and Community Engagement. For more in this series listen in to Midlands 103 every Thursday at 11.20am.
Midlands 103 – Weekly Tips 36 – Retrofitting Your Home
Did you know? Retrofitting your home in Ireland involves making upgrades to improve energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions, enhance comfort, and lower energy bills. With the aim of achieving Ireland’s climate targets and transitioning to a low-carbon future, retrofitting initiatives are increasingly encouraged and supported by government schemes and incentives. Key Benefits of Retrofitting: Energy […]
Midlands 103 – Weekly Episode 36 – Retrofitting Your Home
Listen back to this week’s episode as Sinead chats with Minister Pippa Hackett and Architect Hugh Wallace, about the value of retrofitting your home. For more in this series, listen in to Midlands 103 every Thursday at 11.20am.
Midlands 103 – Weekly Tips 35 – District Heating
Did you know? District heating provides efficient heat and hot water from a centralized source, gaining traction in Ireland for carbon reduction and sustainable development. This factsheet explores its status, benefits, challenges, and future. Current Status: Ireland’s district heating systems are limited but growing, notably in urban areas like Dublin and Tallaght. Key Components: District […]
Midlands 103 – Weekly Episode 35 – District Heating
Listen back to this week’s episode as Sinead Hubble chats about sustainable heating with Yvonne Murphy, Irish District Energy Association. For more in this series listen in to Midlands 103 every Thursday at 11.20am.
BEAT – Weekly Tips 42 – Toy Repair Library
What is the Clonmel Repair Cafe? The Clonmel Repair Café is an ongoing initiative that aims to serve the Clonmel and surrounding community by inviting people to repair and renovate their clothing, electronics, and household items. They are a group of like-minded people who have come together to host a zero-waste shop, repair cafe, and […]
BEAT – Weekly Episode 42 – Toy Repair Library
In this episode of Ours to Protect on Beat 102 103, Orla visits the Clonmel Repair Cafe in Co. Tipperary whose motto is “Toss it Away? No way!” and we find out more about their Toy Library. For more in this series listen in to BEAT every Wednesday at 8.25pm.
BEAT – Weekly Tips 41 – Making Easter more Sustainable
Did you know? Research from REPAK shows: Ireland expected to recycle over 62,000 tonnes of packaging this Easter. The quality of chocolate is the leading motivating factor when it comes to purchasing Easter eggs 59% will only purchase chocolate eggs whereas 30% plan to give an alternative gift alongside their Easter eggs 88% are confident […]
BEAT – Weekly Episode 41 – Making Easter more Sustainable
How can we add some climate action to our Easter celebrations? In this episode of Ours to Protect, Orla gets the low down from a local artisan chocolatier. For more in this series listen in to BEAT every Wednesday at 8.25pm.
