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 […]

LMFM – Weekly Tips 21 – Dunleer Energy Team and EU Commission Maros Sefcovic

SEC Tip Sheet If you are a Sustainable Energy Community, the services outlined below are what the Energy Team can provide to your community. Education To help inspire and recruit homeowners to become involved in a Sustainable Energy Community retrofit programme through the delivery of a highly interactive one hour educational programme, covering the following: […]

Live 95 – Weekly Tips 18 – The future of Glyphosate

This week’s episode investigated the chemical glyphosate and the future of its use in the EU.  It is the most common herbicide in the world  and is currently approved for use in the EU until 15 December 2023. Farming organisations in Europe are looking for it to be renewed due to its role in preventing […]

Sunshine 106.8FM – Weekly Tips 19 – Jo Linehan Sustainability Journalist

Ours to Protect on Sunshine 106.8 – October 16th 2023 On this week’s show we talked to sustainability journalist and founder of GAFF, Jo Linehan. Here’s some tips for making your home more sustainable: Get a programmable thermostat Installing a programable thermostat will help you track the amount of energy your home is using and […]

Classic Hits – Weekly Tips 21 – Sustainable Clothing

    This week at Ireland’s Classic Hits Radio we’ve been looking at the sustainable clothing industry.    10 simple steps to being more sustainable with your clothes…. Educate yourself The most invaluable first step is to do your research brands that operate with a sustainably-focused mind.   Go far beyond the 30 wears test […]