KCLR – Weekly Tips 27 – Upcycle your Christmas
This week on Ours to Protect, Show Producer Ethna Quirke visited the beautiful St. Canice’s Cathedral to see the wonderful collection of decorations at their annual Christmas Tree Fair. This year, as in previous years, there was no shortage of trees made from upcycled and recyclable household waste, which got us thinking about ways that […]
KCLR – Weekly Episode 27 – The Christmas Tree Festival at St. Canice’s Cathedral
This week on Ours to Protect, Show Producer Ethna Quirke visited the beautiful St. Canice’s Cathedral to see the wonderful collection of decorations at their annual Christmas Tree Fair. This year, as in previous years, there was no shortage of trees made from upcycled and recyclable household waste, and Chairperson of the organising committee Heather […]
KCLR – Weekly Tips 26 – The Little Green Grocer
This week on Ours to Protect, show producer Ethna Quirke headed to Kilkenny’s Parliament Street to chat to Sarah Duggan, co-owner of the Little Green Grocery store to chat about shopping sustainably this Christmas. Sarah and her sister Eleanor are passionate about delicious fresh healthy food. The shelves of their store are filled with wonderful […]
KCLR – Weekly Episode 26 – The Little Green Grocer
This week on Ours to Protect, show producer Ethna Quirke headed to Kilkenny’s Parliament Street to chat to Sarah Duggan, co-owner of the Little Green Grocer store to chat about shopping sustainably this Christmas. Sarah and her sister Eleanor are passionate about delicious fresh healthy food. The shelves of their store are filled with wonderful […]
WLR – Weekly Tips 29 – Christmas Tree Recycling
Recycling Christmas trees is a great way to give them a second life and contribute to environmental sustainability. Here are some tips on how to recycle Christmas trees: Check Local Recycling: Many communities have Christmas tree recycling programmes. Check with your local waste management or to find out if they offer pickup or drop-off locations. […]
WLR – Weekly Episode 29 – Christmas Tree Recycling
As we near the end of the 12 days of Christmas it’s time to think about re cycling your natural Christmas trees. We have great advice from Waterford City and County Council. We hear from the Tramore Eco Group who have a fun way of recycling the trees where you get to help their work […]
WLR – Weekly Tips 27 – Food Waste at Christmas
Reducing food waste during Christmas is not only environmentally friendly but also helps you save money. Here are some tips to minimise food waste during the Christmas season: Plan Your Meals: Plan your holiday meals carefully, considering the number of guests and their preferences. This helps you buy the right amount of ingredients and reduces […]
WLR – Weekly Episode 27 – Food Waste at Christmas
On average Irish households throw away €700 worth of food each year. At Christmas that number increases with 1.8 million kilos of food expected to be thrown out in Ireland over the festive period. Reporter Clodagh Walsh has some hints and tips to help you have a more sustainable Christmas when it comes to shopping […]
WLR – Weekly Episode 26 – Sustainable Christmas Shopping
It’s the time of the year when we can all going little crazy when it comes to shopping… think of all those “just in case gifts”! So this Christmas we’re asking you to be more mindful when you shop. Think local, think reusing, re purposing, think charity and vintage shops, maybe even making your own […]
Radio Kerry – Weekly Episode 29 – How to Recycle properly
Christmas and the New Year celebrations can lead to an accumulation of rubbish and waste. It can be overwhelming to try and sort through what is recyclable and what isn’t and how to make sure you are recycling properly. We spoke with Garrett Dillon from Dillon Waste and Recycling, to learn what is and isn’t recycling. […]
