South East Radio – Weekly Episode 27 – The Nappy Market
Listen back to this week’s episode as we talk about the Nappy Market with founder Kate Doyle. For more in this series listen in to South East Radio every Friday at 10.45am
South East Radio – Weekly Tips 26 – How Kilrane national school is having a sustainable christmas
Did you know? Kilrane N.S. is a proud Green School’s participant. They are working hard to earn our seventh green flag. This year, the school are working on the theme of Global Citizenship Energy. The Green Schools Committee works on a new theme every two years to earn a Green Flag. To earn a green […]
South East Radio – Weekly Episode 26 – Kilrane NS Christmas Recycling
¸Listen back to this week’s episode as we take a trip to Kilrane National School to hear all about their plans for a sustainable Christmas. For more in this series listen in to South East Radio every Friday at 10.45am.
Midwest Radio – Weekly Tips 32 – The Deposit Return Scheme
This week Midwest Radio looked at the new re-turn scheme coming into effect from the first of February. Did you know…? Only 60% of plastic bottles and cans are being collected for recycling through green bins, therefore over 30% are not collected and are instead being littered. The management and operation of the re-turn scheme […]
Midwest Radio – Weekly Episode 32 – The Deposit Return Scheme
Starting February 1st, Ireland’s Deposit Return Scheme for plastic bottles and cans launches. Consumers pay a refundable deposit on bottles/cans with the Re-turn emblem. After consuming, return empty containers to participating stores for a reimbursement. Niamh Kelly, Head of Communications and Marketing at Re-turn emphasises the scheme’s environmental benefits. For more in this series listen in to […]
Midwest Radio – Weekly Tips 31 – Peat Restoration
This week Midwest Radio spoke to Gary Smyth from Kiltimagh about the restoration of peat lands in county Mayo. Did you know… Ireland’s peatlands, which span 17% of the nation, store massive carbon stores and support unique wildlife. Irish peatlands, known as bogs, play a crucial role in preserving ancient artifacts due to their low […]
Midwest Radio – Weekly Episode 31 – Peat Restoration
This week we spoke to Gary Smyth who helped establish the river moy trust, about peat restoration in the region. For more in this series listen in to Midwest Radio every Friday at 10.45am
Midwest Radio – Weekly Tips 30 – Brown Bins
This week Midwest Radio spoke to Pauline McDonogh who works at mywaste.ie about the new brown bin service being rolled out across the country this month. Did you know… Brown bins are used for the disposal of food waste All households in the country are eligible for these new bins and can contact mywaste.ie Why […]
Midwest Radio – Weekly Episode 30 – Brown Bins
This week we speak to Pauline McDonogh from mywaste.ie about the new brown bin services in the country. For more in this series listen in to Midwest Radio every week at 9.50am.
Midwest Radio – Weekly Tips 29 – Recycling
This week Midwest Radio spoke to Sharon Cameron from Mayo county council about the importance of recycling coming out of the festive period and going into 2024. Did you know… Ireland introduced the world’s first plastic bag tax in 2002, leading to a 90% reduction in usage within weeks. Dublin’s Pigeon House power […]
