Cork’s 96FM – Weekly Tips 26 – A Sustainable Christmas

Did you know…  While Christmas is the highlight of many years, it is also one of the planet’s most wasteful. A question that arises for many year-on-year is down to trees: real or artificial? Studies have shown that a real tree accounts on average for a tenth the carbon emissions of an artificial alternative. A […]

Clare FM – Weekly Episode 26 – A Sustainable Christmas

Today we’re going to hear about what it means to have a sustainable Christmas. Pat Flynn has been speaking with Karen Foley, who is the Environmental Awareness Officer with Clare County Council. For more in this series listen in to Clare FM every Friday at 11am.

Q102 – Weekly Tips 23 – Ireland’s first sustainable wetsuit company, Snawve.

Did you know… Most wetsuits are made from petrol. Neoprene, a synthetic rubber commonly used in wetsuit manufacturing, has a significant ecological footprint. Many wetsuits are made in Asia and are not biodegradable after using. What is Snawve? Snawve is a sustainable  suit company. They were founded by Stephen Byrne, an eco conscious person with […]

Sunshine 106.8FM – Weekly Tips 23 – Aoife A sustainable fashion brand

Here are some simple tips to fill an environmentally-friendly closet with a wardrobe that looks great and lasts a long time: Shop second hand first. Buy pre-owned clothing from thrift shops, consignment shops, vintage sources, and online resale shops.  Earth-friendly benefit: You’ll be reducing impacts on the environment and waste from the overproduction of new merchandise. […]

BEAT – Weekly Episode 23 – Christmas Jumpers

This week on Ours To Protect, one South East residents’ association tells Orla why they are determined to make our Christmas jumpers more sustainable as we head into the festive season. For more in this series listen in to BEAT every Wednesday at 8.25pm

East Coast FM – Weekly Tips 13 – Sustainable Packaging

Week 13 Sustainable Packaging This week on Ours to Protect Max talks about how businesses can use more sustainable packaging. Offer carbon-neutral shipping by off-setting emissions. Ship items in bulk. Use sustainable packaging materials that can be repurposed. Offer a returns program for your empty product containers. Recycle on behalf of your suppliers and offer […]

Clare FM – Weekly Episode 21 – The Bioeconomy

The bioeconomy is the part of the economy which uses renewable resources from agriculture, forestry and the marine to produce food, feed, materials and energy, while reducing waste. The bioeconomy recognises the value of nature, soils, land and seas to generate prosperity and mitigate climate change. It supports sustainable agriculture, forestry, fisheries and aquaculture. BiOrbic […]