Radio Kerry – Weekly Tips 22 – Sustainable Farming Practices

  This week on Ours to Protect we looked at what farmers can do to reduce global warming. Did you know?….    Last year the agriculture sector was responsible for 38% of greenhouse gas emissions in Ireland.   Methane from livestock and nitrous oxide from nitrogen fertiliser and manure management are the main culprits. The […]

Radio Kerry – Weekly Episode 22 – Sustainable Farming Practices

This week on Ours to Protect we’re taking a look at what farmers can do to reduce global warming. Last year the agriculture sector was responsible for 38% of greenhouse gas emissions in Ireland. Methane from livestock and nitrous oxide from nitrogen fertiliser and manure management are the main culprits. Sari Houlihan has been finding out what […]

Radio Kerry – Weekly Tips 21 – Sustainable Brewing in Kenmare

This week on Ours to Protect we’re taking a look at a local brewing company that has made sustainability a priority from the start. Did you know?…  The Tom Crean Brewery in Kenmare was the first brewery in Ireland to put solar PV panels on their roof; they use an electric cargo quad bike to […]

Radio Kerry – Weekly Episode 21 – Sustainable Brewing in Kenmare

This week on Ours to Protect we’re taking a look at a local brewing company that has made sustainability a priority from the start. The Tom Crean Brewery in Kenmare was the first brewery in Ireland to put solar PV panels on their roof; they use an electric cargo quad bike to do deliveries and […]

Radio Kerry – Weekly Tips 20 – The benefits of composting for your Garden

This week on Ours to Protect we looked at the benefits of making your own compost for your garden.   Did you know?….   Homemade compost reduces waste going to landfill, saves money, decreases the need for chemical fertilizers and is fantastic for you garden.   Composting is the art of turning organic materials –like […]

Radio Kerry – Weekly Tips 19 – Ocean Conservation

Did you know?…. Legendary oceanographer, Dr. Sylvia Earle is quoted as saying No Water, No Life. No Blue, No Green. With more than 70% of the earth’s surface is covered with oceans, this statement universally relevant. This huge surface area is home to an extraordinary number of plants, animals and eco-systems. The sea has long […]

Cork’s Red FM – Weekly Tips 18 – Killarney Coffee Cup project

Did You Know: 50 plus businesses in Killarney have united to stop single use coffee cups. 7 in 10 people have their own cup at home. 200 million single use coffee cups used in Ireland each year and they have a lifespan of 13 minutes.  The reason behind the initiative was due to the amount […]