WLR – Episode 20 – Go Green for Halloween
It’s estimated that around 41 million euro is spent on Halloween treats in Ireland, that costumes will use 500 tonnes of plastics this year in Ireland alone. Think of all the plastic and packaging that produces! We hear from one resident’s association in Abbeyside in Dungarvan who has decided to tackle the problem of once […]
Midwest Radio – Weekly Episode 20 – SHARON CAMERON MAYO COUNTY COUNCIL HALLOWEEN SPECIAL
This week as we approach Halloween, Sharon Cameron from Mayo county council joins us to give some helpful advice and what you can do to be environmentally friendly this Halloween. Sharon begins by telling us how things have changed in regards to Halloween celebrations in recent years. Stephen asks her about a new clothing campaign […]
LMFM – Weekly Episode 22 – Sustainability in Business
This week, we hear about what businesses can do to ensure that ‘sustainability’ is not just a buzzword in their company ideology. Refurbed are a company who use the circular economy as their business template to help reuse parts of electrical goods to then refurbish these goods and sell them on. Padraig Power also tells […]
LMFM – Weekly Episode 20 – Refurbed and E-Waste
This week’s episode is looking at E-Waste and how a circular economy might be the way forward for business and also for the average person to help reduce e-waste and help the environment. We talked with Padraig Power, Senior Marketing Manager for Global Operations at refurbed. Refurbed is the leading online marketplace for refurbished products […]
Cork’s Red FM – Weekly Tips 20 – Sustainable Fashion with Final Bend
Did You Know: Businesses have ‘Corporate Social Responsibility’ to be conscious of their impact. Final Bend is eco friendly across the board. The first step she took was packaging of goods, making sure that goods are packed in recycled and recyclable packaging. The clothes are wrapped in protective bags that are compostable so people at […]
Cork’s Red FM – Weekly Tips 19 – Cork Clothes Swap
Did You Know: Cork Clothes Swap do two monthly clothes swaps in Cork. One is at Revery Books in the Marina Market The other is at St.Peter’s in Cork city. The idea is to bring 5 items you don’t want anymore and exchange them for 5 other items. Swapping clothes, buying second hand or vintage […]
WLR – Weekly Tips 15 – Upcycling Fashion
Upcycling clothes is a creative and sustainable way to breathe new life into old garments and reduce your environmental impact. Whether you’re a seasoned DIY enthusiast or a beginner, here are some tips to help you get started with upcycling clothes: Gather Supplies: Basic sewing kit with needles, thread, scissors, and pins. Fabric […]
Tipp FM – Weekly Tips 10 – Petals & Paper
This week Tipp FM shined a light on an innovative Tipp business! Nenagh artist Shirley McLoughney is turning trash to treasure by craft beautiful stationary items and cards from anything from old coffee cups, old feed bags, discarded cardboard and anything she can get her hands on! Did you know… The Top 14 […]
iRadio NE – Weekly Episode 8 – The Refill Mill
Listen back to this weeks episode as Aine is joined by Eibhlin Fitzpatrick from The Refill Mill to tell us about her eco workshops on DIY natural skincare, natural soap making and eco-cleaning. For more in this series listen in to iRadio every Thursday at 7pm
Highland Radio – Weekly Tips 8 – The Circular Economy
This week Highland Radio discussed how we can we participate in the circular economy Did you know? The concept of waste does not exist – everything is transformed into a resource that can be utilised. Aims to keep materials, components, and products in-use in the economy for as long as possible. Optimise every aspect […]
