Radio Nova – Weekly Episode 29 – Recycling
Listen back to this week’s episode as we look at better ways to recycle our waste. From the pollution produced by landfills to the devastating effects of plastic in our oceans, we urgently need to stem the flow of rubbish pouring into our environment. For more in this series listen into Radio Nova every Thursday at […]
Live 95 – Weekly Episode 31 – Limericks Thrift Trail
Listen back to this week’s episode as Live 95 chat to John Coughlan, Owner of The Edge Vintage Shop and hear his stories about recycling, vintage and second hand clothes in the shop he has run for over 40 years. For more in this series listen in to Live 95 every Thursday after 11am.
East Coast – Weekly Episode 25 – The Swap Shop
Listen back to this week’s episode as Max chats to Deirdre McCormack from The Blessington Christmas Jumper Swap Shop.. For more in this series listen in to East Coast every Thursday at 8pm.
BEAT – Weekly Tips 31 – Reuse Packaging
Did you know? Ireland generated 1.2 million tonnes of packaging waste in 2021. Only 28 percent of plastic packaging waste was recycled – a long way off the 2025 EU target of 50 percent. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said Ireland’s overall recycling rate fell from 62 per cent in 2020 to 58 per cent […]
BEAT – Weekly Episode 31 – Reuse Packaging
This week in Ours to Protect, Orla looks at how you can reuse thanks to some independent businesses in the South East. Packaging comes with the products we buy for our homes and businesses. It protects them during transport, keeps them fresh and provides product information. Once the products are unpacked, the packaging become waste. […]
BEAT – Weekly Episode 27 – The Salvage Yard
Listen back to this episode as Orla visits a salvage yard on the outskirts of Kilkenny city to see how they are playing their part in environmental action. For more in this series listen in to BEAT every Wednesday at 8.25pm
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 […]
WLR – Weekly Episode 31 – The Deposit Return Scheme
Described as a circular economy initiative a new Deposit Return Scheme will be launched in Waterford on February 1st. It will see a refundable deposit or levy added to certain plastic, steel, and aluminium drinks containers. Reporter Clodagh Walsh has been finding out all about it… For more in this series listen in to WLR […]
WLR – Weekly Tips 30 – RENEW Enterprises
Renew Enterprises, focusing on repurposing bikes, paints, and wood, is comprehensive and sustainable initiative. Here are some tips on how to recycle and repurpose these items effectively: Repurposing Bikes: Encourage community members to bring their bikes for repairs, and teach basic maintenance skills. Bike Art Projects: Collaborate with local artists or schools for […]
LMFM – Weekly Tips 29 – Recycling this Christmas
Recycling Tips for Christmas Waste Trees: Real Christmas Trees are being accepted at recycling centres in Navan, Trim, Kells and Thornton’s Dunboyne Recycling Centre for shredding. They will also be taken at the following locations during office hours: Meath County Council Depot in Duleek (behind Garda Station) The Pillo Hotel Ashbourne The Meath County Council […]
