East Coast – Weekly Episode 46 – Illegal Dumping
In this week’s episode of Ours to Protect, we are talking all about Illegal Dumping. Illegal Dumping is a common worry when considering the environment and must be combated. Clodagh met with Manager of Pure Project, Ian Davis about the Wicklow perspective on dumping.
East Coast – Weekly Tips 45 – Solar Panels
What are the benefits of installing Solar Panels in your house/business? Cost Reduction: On average, people who have Solar Panels, experience up to 50% reduction in their electricity bills. Grants: The SEAI, offers a grant up to €2100 for solar panel installations in homes. Commercial solar grants range from €900 to €162,500, depending on the project. […]
East Coast – Weekly Episode 45 – Solar Panels
In this week’s episode of Ours to Protect, it is all about Solar Panels. Max met with Ronan Power, the CEO of Pinergy Solar Electric; A renewable energy supplier for homes and businesses around the Republic of Ireland. He is also a board member of the Irish Solar Energy Association (ISEA), an organization that obtains […]
East Coast – Weekly Tips 44 – Sustainable Art
Clodagh caught up with Sorcha Carrigan about her experience with sustainability in her workplace. Sorcha is currently a student studying DSS (Design for Stage and Screen) at IADT, Dun Laoghaire. Design for Stage and Screen is a course in which the students work towards creating products for stage and film. DSS students learn how to […]
East Coast – Weekly Episode 44 – Sustainable Art
In this week’s episode, Max uncovers the world of Artists and the environment. What do artists do in order to do their bit when creating or distributing art?
East Coast – Weekly Tips 43 – Biodiversity and Greenscene
What is Greenscene? Wicklow’s Greenscene group is a bio-diversity partner for businesses looking to utilise live walls and roof gardens in their office building, in order to diversify and to impact their office environment. Greenscene’s growth has doubled in the past two years and forecasts further growth to their company. What services do Greenscene offer? […]
East Coast – Weekly Episode 43 – Biodiversity and Greenscene
In this week’s episode, Max visits Greenscene in Kilpedder. Here Max speaks with business manager Peter Stapleton about Greenscene’s Devotion to bio-diversity.
Midlands 103 – Weekly Tips 50 – Biodiversity in Schools
Irish schools prioritize environmental education, integrating biodiversity conservation into the curriculum. Here’s a snapshot of their efforts: Green Schools Programme: An Taisce’s initiative fosters sustainability through student-led action plans. Schools focus on waste, energy, water conservation, and biodiversity. Biodiversity Initiatives: Schools establish gardens and wildlife areas, undertaking projects like insect hotels. Students promote biodiversity conservation […]
Midlands 103 – Weekly Episode 50 – Biodiversity in Schools
Irish schools prioritize environmental education, integrating biodiversity conservation into the curriculum.
Midlands 103 – Weekly Tips 49 – K’Gari
K’Gari, also known as Fraser Island, is the largest sand island in the world, located off the southeastern coast of Queensland, Australia. It is renowned for its natural beauty and diverse ecosystems, including ancient rainforests, pristine lakes, and expansive sand dunes. Geography and Formation: Size: 1,840 sq km (710 sq miles) Formation: Accumulation of sand […]
