This is my last environment column for The Irish Times and I’ve radicalised myself – The Irish Times
This is my last Making a Difference column for The Irish Times – and in almost two years…
Putting unused medicines in bins, toilets or down the sink is making the planet sick – The Irish Times
What do you do with your unused medicines? A new agreement between the HSE and pharmacists means you…
Truly circular living – one power washer at a time – The Irish Times
Do you need to own your own power washer? What about a steam cleaner for your carpets? It’s…
Eggs, milk, rice and potatoes – The Irish Times
Planning to make pancakes this week? Shrove Tuesday marks the start of Lent, which was traditionally a time…
When it comes to discarding used batteries, there’s a right way and a dangerous way – The Irish Times
When your telly remote control claps out, what do you do with the old batteries? What about the…
Thinking about a clear out? Don’t just chuck everything in a skip – The Irish Times
Thinking of doing a post-Christmas clear out? About a third of us blitz our homes at least annually…
Hidden hoards of critical raw materials are gathering dust in Irish cupboards and drawers – The Irish Times
Any gadgets under your Christmas tree this year? Once upon a time, peak tech was a foot spa.…
Sample the slow travel gems on our doorstep – they are better for you and the planet – The Irish Times
Booked your summer holidays yet? There’s a reason why airlines have sales in winter – as our corner…
Uncomfortable conversations about Christmas gifts can make a big difference – The Irish Times
Christmas with kids can generate a whole lot of waste, but it doesn’t have to. Becoming a more…
What’s not to like about curling up in front of a cosy fire? Fine-particle air pollution – The Irish Times
For these dark evenings, nothing beats a fire or stove for cosiness and atmosphere, right? What you might…
Toy libraries are helping families save money, cut down on clutter and reduce waste – The Irish Times
Buying a toy for a child is a shot in the dark. There’s just no telling what they…
We are throwing away about a month’s worth of grocery shopping every year – The Irish Times
Food shopping has become really expensive. It’s eating up an increasing amount of our disposable income. Safe Food…