September 6th, 2018 Taxing non-recyclable plastics will only work if both consumer and producer behaviour towards plastic consumption change, a …
Level of waste at Electric Picnic ‘heartbreaking’ to see
September 5th, 2018 The level of unnecessary waste left over at this year’s Electric Picnic festival is “heartbreaking” to see, …
Zero Waste Week set to kick off in Dublin this evening
September 3rd, 2018 Today sees the start of Zero Waste Week to highlight how to eliminate the likes of plastic …
Trinity freshers’ week full of environmentally friendly events
August 30th, 2018 As a new academic year kicks in, the Environment Society at Trinity College Dublin (TCD) promises a …
Potential game-changer to transform household waste into fuel
August 27th, 2018 Green-minded British entrepreneur, Nik Spencer, sealed his first sustainable business deal at the tender age of 20. …
Contact lenses flushed down the toilet causing microplastics pollution
August 23rd, 2018 Contact lenses can contribute to microplastics pollution when they’re not disposed of properly, a new study has …
Bottled up problems: water companies sucking aquifers dry
August 22nd, 2018 Bottled water companies are quietly depleting aquifers across the globe. This is the findings of a recent …
Plastic waste emits greenhouse gases when exposed to sunlight
August 13th, 2018 The plastic used in everyday items such as plastic bags emit greenhouse gases when exposed to sunlight, …
40 per cent of our rivers, beaches and harbours are littered, survey finds
August 13th, 2018 Only four of Ireland’s 50 beaches, rivers and harbours are clean enough to meet European norms, a …
From Canada with love: Plastic pollution campaigner on his way to Skibbereen
August 8th, 2018 From Canada with love, environmentalist Bryan McNeil is on his way to Skibbereen to show his solidarity …