Cork’s 96FM – Weekly Tips 29 – Recycling at Christmas
This week 96fm spoke with Cork City Council and local recycling initiatives about Christmas tree disposal. Did you know… In 2022, over 650,000 live trees were sold in Ireland, with 2023’s numbers expected to be higher. Trees that are not recycled properly and mulched, end up in landfill, where they emit a considerable amount […]
Cork’s 96FM – Weekly Tips 28 – Food Waste at Christmas
Did you know… A recent EPA survey found that 44 per cent of people reported that they waste more food at Christmas, with over 70 per cent admitting that they buy extra food ‘just in case’ they have unexpected visitors. On a weekly basis, we waste approximately one third of the food that comes […]
Cork’s 96FM – Weekly Episode 28 – Food Waste at Christmas
This week 96FM spoke with Odile Le Bolloch from the EPA about reducing Food Waste at Christmas. For more in this series, listen in to Cork’s 96FM every Friday at 10.45am.
Cork’s 96FM – Weekly Episode 27 – Sustainable Toys
This week 96FM spoke with toy suppliers around Cork about Sustainable toys for Christmas gifts. For more in this series listen in to Cork’s 96FM every Friday at 10.45am
Clare FM – Weekly Tips 32 – Sustainable Energy Communities
Did you know? The Sustainable Energy Communities or SEC Programme is a nationwide initiative which aims to support Ireland’s transition to a more energy efficient and sustainable future. Lorraine Power works with the Clare Local Development Company. Tips: * The Sustainable Energy Communities (SEC) Programme is a nationwide initiative which aims to support Ireland’s transition to […]
Clare FM – Weekly Episode 32 – Sustainable Energy Communities
Welcome to another episode of Ours To Protect on Clare FM. A Sustainable Energy Community is any group of people who come together to improve how energy is used for the benefit of their community. In this county, the Clare Local Development Company continues to grow the SEC programme, supporting and funding communities to take climate […]
Clare FM – Weekly Tips 31 – Sustainable Tourism
Did you know? *Tourism leaders across County Clare have joined forces to achieve Ireland’s first Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Destination Certification. *Recognised as a global leader in managing standards for sustainable travel and tourism, the GSTC has developed internationally recognised criteria around sustainable management, and socioeconomic, cultural and environmental impacts, including consumption of resources, […]
Clare FM – Weekly Episode 31 – Sustainable Tourism
Welcome to another episode of Ours To Protect on Clare FM. Clare’s bid to become a globally recognised and certified sustainable tourism destination commenced in 2022 when surveys of residents and visitors to the County were undertaken to measure and monitor tourism impacts on the local economy, communities, heritage, and environment. Clare’s pursuit of this […]
Clare FM – Weekly Tips 30 – Burren Businesses Go Solar
Did you know? Businesses in the Burren region of Co Clare are reaping the benefits of moving from expensive fossil fuels to solar power with considerable financial and environmental savings over the past year. The collective effort of these businesses, all part of the Burren Ecotourism Network, sets a precedent for others in the region […]
Clare FM – Weekly Episode 30 – Greggans Castle
Businesses in the Burren region of Co Clare are reaping the benefits of moving from expensive fossil fuels to solar power with considerable financial and environmental savings over the past year. The collective effort of these businesses, all part of the Burren Ecotourism Network, sets a precedent for others in the region and beyond, encouraging […]
