Midwest Radio – Weekly Episode 29 – Recycling
On this the first episode of Ours to Protect in 2024 the theme of the week is recycling. We spoke to Sharon Cameron from Mayo county council about the topic, and focus in on correctly disposing of Christmas trees and other recyclable material left over from the festive period. She then gives an insight on […]
Midwest Radio – Weekly Tips 28 – Solar Energy
This week Midwest Radio spoke to Pat Taffee for the group Verde where we focused on their work with solar energy. Did you know… Each hour, the sun provides Earth with enough energy to meet global power needs for an entire year. Solar cells on the International Space Station use sunlight to generate power for […]
Midwest Radio – Weekly Episode 28 – Solar Energy
This week we spoke with Pat Taffe the project Manager with VerDay who work in environmental consultancy. For more in this series listen in to Midwest Radio every Friday at 9.50am
Midwest Radio – Weekly Tips 27 – A Sustainable Christmas Present
This week Midwest Radio spoke to Kevin O’Brian from the children’s charity variety Ireland about the work they do in up cycling and recycling bikes and iPads before giving them to children Did you know… Cycling promotes youth health, reduces environmental impact, and fosters a sense of community in Ireland’s scenic landscapes. Bicycling for Irish […]
Midwest Radio – Weekly Episode 27 – A Sustainable Christmas Present
This week we spoke with Kevin O’Brien from children’s charity Variety Ireland, a charity that helps provide bicycles to children right across Ireland. Kevin begins by telling us the core values and principles of the charity. He then explains the process behind the up cycling of bikes for young children and the work they do in giving […]
Cork’s 96FM – Weekly Episode 31 – Waste not Want not..
This week 96fm spoke with Katherine Fitzpatrick . For more in this series listen in to Cork’s 96FM every Friday at 10.45am
Cork’s 96FM – Weekly Tips 32 – Return Deposit Scheme
Did you know… Ireland currently has a recycling rate on plastic bottles and cans of 62% which means nearly 700 million single use items are not being recycled properly. A lot of these find their ways to rubbish bins or line the streets, rivers and beaches causing huge litter problems around the country If you […]
Cork’s 96FM – Weekly Episode 32 – Return Deposit Scheme
This week 96fm spoke with Colin O Byrne from Voice Ireland about the new return Deposit scheme. For more in this series listen in to Cork’s 96FM every Friday at 10.45am
Cork’s 96FM – Weekly Tips 31 – Waste not Want not..
Did you know… More than one-quarter of the global food production is wasted, contributing significantly to climate change, with food loss and waste responsible for 8-10% of greenhouse gas emissions. Sustainable tourism is defined by the UN Environment Program and UN World Tourism Organization as “tourism that takes full account of its current and future […]
Cork’s 96FM – Weekly Episode 30 – Upcycling and the Circular Economy
This week 96fm spoke with Ailis Crowley from FASH Fashion about the importance of upcycling and the circular economy. For more in this series listen in to Cork’s 96FM every Friday at 10.45am
