Classic Hits Weekly Tips 30 – Upcycling your furniture

This week on Ireland’s Classic Hits Radio we’re looking at upskilling to upcycle your furniture.    6 benefits of investing in household upholstery Revamping your household furniture may seem daunting, but the result is so worth it. Your furniture will last much longer Upholstering your furniture will without a doubt make it last much longer. […]

Classic Hits – Weekly Episode 30 – Upcycling your Furniture

Listen back to this week’s episode and find information regarding upholstering courses and workshops around the country and  chat with upholstery teacher Claire Delabre from the Handmade Design Studio. For more in this series listen in to Classic Hits every Monday at 13.30pm

Classic Hits – Weekly Tips 34 – Conscious Consumerism

This week on Ireland’s Classic Hits Radio we’re looking at the concept of Conscious Consumerism.    What is Conscious Consumerism?: Conscious consumerism is the practice of mindfully and intentionally buying and using products as a statement of values. The opposite of conscious consumption is mindless consumption.   5 things you should know about Conscious Consumerism […]

Classic Hits – Weekly Tips 33 – Solar Panels at Home

This week on Ireland’s Classic Hits Radio we’re looking at the advantages to investing in Solar Panels.   Benefits of Residential Solar: Pollution Free:  Solar energy causes no greenhouse gasses to be omitted after installation so it doesn’t damage our environment. 2. Reduces dependency on fossil fuel:  The more solar energy is used, the less we […]

Classic Hits – Weekly Tips 32 – Pesticides

This week on Ireland’s Classic Hits Radio we’re looking at the Rational Use of Pesticides Policy that has been adapted by Westmeath County Council.    How pesticides impact human health and ecosystems in Europe Key messages   European agricultural production relies on high volumes of chemical pesticides to maintain crop yields. From 2011 to 2020, […]

Classic Hits – Weekly Tips 31 – Bubble Wrap recycling

This week on Ireland’s Classic Hits Radio we’re looking at the recycling of Bubble Wrap.    6 Eco-friendly Bubble Wrap Alternatives Plastic bubble wrap has long been a favourite protective packaging material. It’s the go-to option among virtually all industries and sectors selling consumer and commercial goods. From an environmental perspective, plastic packaging products like […]