EEnvironment Read More When it comes to discarding used batteries, there’s a right way and a dangerous way – The Irish TimesJanuary 26, 2026 When your telly remote control claps out, what do you do with the old batteries? What about the…
EEnvironment Read More Thinking about a clear out? Don’t just chuck everything in a skip – The Irish TimesJanuary 5, 2026 Thinking of doing a post-Christmas clear out? About a third of us blitz our homes at least annually…
EEnvironment Read More Hidden hoards of critical raw materials are gathering dust in Irish cupboards and drawers – The Irish TimesDecember 29, 2025 Any gadgets under your Christmas tree this year? Once upon a time, peak tech was a foot spa.…
BBusiness Read More Uncomfortable conversations about Christmas gifts can make a big difference – The Irish TimesDecember 2, 2025 Christmas with kids can generate a whole lot of waste, but it doesn’t have to. Becoming a more…
EEnvironment Read More What’s not to like about curling up in front of a cosy fire? Fine-particle air pollution – The Irish TimesNovember 14, 2025 For these dark evenings, nothing beats a fire or stove for cosiness and atmosphere, right? What you might…
BBusiness Read More Toy libraries are helping families save money, cut down on clutter and reduce waste – The Irish TimesOctober 27, 2025 Buying a toy for a child is a shot in the dark. There’s just no telling what they…
BBusiness Read More We are throwing away about a month’s worth of grocery shopping every year – The Irish TimesOctober 14, 2025 Food shopping has become really expensive. It’s eating up an increasing amount of our disposable income. Safe Food…
BBusiness Read More Don’t rely on price to indicate how hard wearing a T-shirt is – The Irish TimesSeptember 23, 2025 Spending big on a T-shirt doesn’t guarantee it’s more hard-wearing. Splash your cash on a designer brand if…