Radio Kerry – Weekly Tips 27 – A sustainable Christmas – DRAFT
Did you know?…… Last Christmas Ireland generated almost 100,000 tonnes of packaging waste and over 40-million-euro worth of food was thrown out during the festive season alone. Food waste is a huge problem in Ireland all year round but even more so at Christmas. We also need to reduce the amount of clothes […]
Radio Kerry – Weekly Episode 27 – A sustainable Christmas – DRAFT
It’s less than two weeks to Christmas which means shops and supermarkets will be packed as people rush to buy last minute presents, food and drink. However, all the shopping means a mountain of food and packaging waste every year. This week on Ours to Protect Sari Houlihan is taking a look at what we […]
Radio Kerry – Weekly Tips 26 – Reduce your Carbon Footprint and keep your costs down
What can we do?…… The first and most important step to save money on heating and minimise our impact on the environment is improving insulation in our homes and businesses. There’s no point investing in green energy like solar panels and heat pumps if that heat is lost through poorly insulated attics, walls, windows and […]
Radio Kerry – Weekly Episode 26 – Reduce your Carbon Footprint and keep your costs down
It’s been bitterly cold over the last few days and to keep our homes warm, most of us have had the heating running for longer and fires and stoves lit earlier than usual. This means more money spent and more greenhouse gas emissions. This week on Ours to Protect we’re taking a look at what steps […]
Radio Kerry – Weekly Tips 25 – Bird Boxes
This week on Ours to Protect we took a look at supporting birds in winter. Did you know?…. A number of bird populations are in decline. This is partially due to the use of pesticides. People can take steps in their own gardens to support the birds. How can I help?…. Planting native trees and […]
Radio Kerry – Weekly Episode 25 – Bird Boxes
This week on Ours to Protect we are looking at the function of Bird Boxes and supporting bird populations in winter months. For more in this series listen in to Radio Kerry every Tuesday at 10.45am
Highland Radio – Weekly Tips 30 – Veganary
Did you know? While Irish beef has one of the lowest carbon footprints in the EU, reducing greenhouse gases is a challenge for the sector (TEAGASC). The Vegetarian Society of Ireland is in the process of becoming the Vegan Society of Ireland (Vegan Society of Ireland) Apart from meat and dairy products, vegans also avoid […]
Highland Radio – Weekly Episode 30 – Veganary
This week Highland Radio spoke to Joan Burgess of the Vegan Society of Ireland and Minister for Food, Agriculture and the Marine Charlie McConalogue. For more in this series listen in to Highland Radio every Tuesday at 12.30pm.
Highland Radio – Weekly Tips 29 – Recycling
Did you know? You can recycle glass, cans & mince pie foils at zero cost – keeping your bins cleared for other waste! Plain wrapping paper can be recycled – sparkly paper cannot (Bryson Recycling) You can recycle your natural Christmas Tree for free with Donegal County Council! > https://www.donegalcoco.ie/services/environment/christmas/christmastreerecycling/ Why it’s important! Ireland was […]
Highland Radio – Weekly Episode 29 – Recycling
This week Highland Radio spoke to Theresa Gallen, Manager of TT Childcare and Cllr. Niamh Kennedy about ways to recycle Christmas waste. For more in this series listen in to Highland Radio every Tuesday from 12.30pm
