Midwest Radio – Weekly Tips 33 – Retrofit your Home

Did you know… Ireland promotes energy-efficient home retrofitting with grants, tax incentives, and government schemes.. Retrofitting homes in Ireland aims to enhance energy efficiency, reduce emissions, and boost sustainability. The SEAI supports Ireland’s retrofitting drive, offering grants and guidance for sustainable, energy-efficient upgrades. Why is the retrofitting of homes important?  Retrofitting homes is vital for […]

Cork’s 96FM – Weekly Tips 36 – Restomation

Did you know…    In Ireland, approximately 20% of people opt for cremation. By contrast, in the UK, over 75% of people opt for the service. On average, cremation emits about 400kg of CO2 per body. Burial remains the most popular option in Ireland, but carries its own issues. The formaldehyde used is carcinogenic and […]

Cork’s 96FM – Weekly Episode 36 – Restomation

This week 96fm spoke with Elizabeth Oakes of Pure Reflections which offers a green, eco-friendly, and gentle alternative to flame cremation and burial. For more in this series listen in to Cork’s 96FM every Friday at 10.45am.

Cork’s 96FM – Weekly Tips 35 – Project Drawdown

Did you know…    40% of food produced worldwide ends up in landfill, which accounts for 10% of global carbon emissions. In Ireland, food waste accounts for 29% of food bought by Irish households. According to Project Drawdown, reducing food waste is one of the main things that can be done on an individual level […]

Cork’s 96FM – Weekly Tips 34 – ReFurbed

Did you know…    Based on the results of the study, buying refurbished smartphones, tablets and laptops instead of new devices saves :  Between 69 and 91% of CO2 emissions with an average across all devices of 80%,    Between 60 and 93% of e-waste, with an average across all devices of 73%, Between 86 and […]

Cork’s 96FM – Weekly Tips 33 – Enterprise Ireland Sustainability

Did you know…  Mitigating the impact of climate change and addressing environmental issues requires a whole-of-society approach. The enterprise sector must reduce its emissions by 35% by 2030 – while Ireland as a whole must reduce emissions by 51%.  Moving towards a low-carbon, resource-efficient economy is a journey which presents both a challenge and an […]