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Public Consultation on the Waste Action Plan for a Circular Economy…..it’s time to have your say
Currently there are three regional waste management plans in place [all of them have the same policy actions, targets and objectives]., these come to an end in 2021 so we need to start planning for the next iteration. There have been many new developments and learnings which have come about since the current plans were […]
Buying a white shirt ‘produces same carbon emissions as driving car for 35 miles’
A new study released by global poverty charity Oxfam has highlighted the negative impact fast fashion has on the environment and the number of people who willingly ignore it. The concept of fast fashion culture – when shoppers buy cheap clothes and wear them a few times before throwing them away – has gained increasing focus in recent years. In 2016, it […]
Stacey Dooley Investigates: Are your clothes wrecking the planet?
Like many of us, Stacey Dooley loves fashion. “It’s retail therapy,” she says. “For me, shopping is a way to unwind. I buy a treat, and I get home, try it on and take loads of photos wearing it.” But in today’s world of fast fashion, where shops no longer just produce seasonal collections but often […]
Special Report: Single-use plastics ban fights climate change
From today public bodies, including schools and hospitals, are no longer allowed to purchase single-use plastics such as cups, cutlery and straws, writes Joyce Feegan. The government-wide ban, which was announced in early January and comes into effect today, aims to reduce single-use plastics in our environment. A spokesman from the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment […]
Repair, Reuse, Recycle: Four Ways to Go Green for 2019
There’s a growing awareness that we need to be kinder to the environment or we’ll put our own survival at risk. Problems such as climate change and global warming can’t be denied, and consequently more people are looking for ways by which to live a little greener. Research has indicated that David Attenborough’s series Blue […]
what can i do to be more sustainable?
Sustainable living isn’t just about recycling. It’s a lifestyle that reduces our environmental impact in many ways, from the food we buy to the daily commute. There is no right or wrong way to live sustainably, you simply need to do whatever works for you and remember the small things matter. Food waste, for example, […]
my impact
The environmental issues facing our planet are so huge and one person can only do so much. But it’s surprising how much difference one person can make – and if we all do our bit then the impact is amplified many times over. The choices we make, from the products we buy to the recycling […]
Is the sharing economy reshaping capitalism?
THE so-called sharing economy appears to be booming. Companies like Uber and Airbnb have shown the way the way, and many start-ups are following suit, with no shortage of venture capital money supporting them in their mission to help revolutionise how people shop, travel and live. The sharing economy is a way of distributing goods […]
Big oil coined ‘carbon footprints’ to blame us for their greed. Keep them on the hook
Climate-conscious individual choices are good – but not nearly enough to save the planet. More than personal virtue, we need collective action Personal virtue is an eternally seductive goal in progressive movements, and the climate movement is no exception. People pop up all the time to boast of their domestic arrangements or chastise others for […]
The problem with recycling clothes and textiles
Analysis: the vast majority of textiles are made from blends of different fibres and use different chemicals so proper recycling is complex In today’s society, textiles are everywhere, from your clothes and curtains to your shoes and sandals, from household furniture and vehicle interiors to blankets, bags and much more. There is a staggering volume […]
