Earth Day: Here are 10 ways to make a difference
Here’s what you can do. Today is Earth Day, a day that celebrates the modern environmental movement and inspires us to focus on our planet and the need for conservation. The trouble is, there’s an overwhelming amount of information out there, and sometimes it can be hard to sift through everything and figure out what […]
3 years ago
Opinion: Christmas jumpers are fuelling a global eco disaster
They have become a staple of the festive season. Many of us will rock our Christmas jumpers for much of December, and these days, you can even get matching jumpers for the whole family – pets and all, making them our favourite festive fashion. However, what happens to these Christmas jumpers once December has come […]
3 years ago
You can now get a reusable tampon applicator from Riley
A handy alternative to single-use tampons with applicators. Riley, an Irish period product subscription service, has introduced a reusable tampon applicator, with the aim of reducing menstrual waste. Applicators can make it easier to insert tampons, but more often than not, they’re plastic and single-use. In a bid to reduce waste, Riley has released a […]
4 years ago
Family wanted for The Green Irish Road Trip with Clayton Hotels
Brought to you by Clayton Hotels in association with Kia Are you and your family ready for adventure? This summer, Clayton Hotels are searching for one lucky family to go on a sustainable Irish adventure, to show that we can have holidays filled with fun, while limiting our impact on the environment. They’re looking for a […]
4 years ago
Toy Testers wanted for Ireland’s first Sustainable Toy Club
How amazing does this sound? Clever Tots Toy Club has just announced the launch of their Brand Ambassador programme with a call-out for ten toy-testing families. The sustainable toy club models a toy rental service with monthly toy delivery and collection. Each month, four age-appropriate toys are delivered to the delight of a child, while […]
4 years ago
Ireland is expected to generate 95,000 tonnes of packaging waste this Christmas
This is pretty appalling. We used to dream of a white Christmas, but now a green Christmas dominates our thoughts as three quarters (75 per cent) of shoppers are planning to be more eco-conscious over the festive period. That’s according to new research1 by leading environmental organisation, Repak. The November 2021 survey of 1,397 people […]
5 years ago