Minister Must Act Now & Introduce Temporary Suspension on Timber Log Imports
IFA Farm Forestry Chair Jason Fleming said following the finding of the monetary pine bark beetle, the first non-native bark beetle to be found in Ireland, Minister Pippa Hackett must act now and suspend the importation of unprocessed timber while a full review of biosecurity measure is undertaken. “Farmers have seen the devastation caused by […]
Unmissable programme announced for the 2024 BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition (BTYSTE)
Tickets for the 60th BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition, which takes place at the RDS Dublin from January 11-13, are available to purchase now BT Ireland, proud organiser of the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition (BTYSTE) has today announced an incredible programme of events for the 2024 and 60th BTYSTE, which is […]
Stay local and gift our communities a sustainable future
With twelve days of Christmas shopping to go, Champion Green is urging consumers to stay local and gift our communities a sustainable future Boxing Clever at Christmas for a Happier New Year With twelve days of Christmas shopping to go, Champion Green is urging consumers to stay local and gift our communities a sustainable future. […]
FAQ on Ireland’s Deposit and Return Scheme from Re-turn
Ireland’s Deposit Return Scheme is going live on February 1st, 2024. Re-turn is the designated not-for-profit organisation responsible for administrating Ireland’s Deposit and Return Scheme. It plays a pivotal role in guiding retailers, producers, and consumers through the scheme’s processes and ensuring its effective implementation. You can find the scheme’s FAQ on the official website: https://re-turn.ie/ . There are […]
Don’t let a Greasy Grinch spoil your Christmas #ThinkB4UPour
As the holiday season approaches and our kitchens take centre stage, Clean Coasts, in collaboration with Uisce Éireann, urges you to think twice before pouring fats, oils, and greases down the sink to prevent blockages in your wastewater pipes. This Christmas and New Year keep the Greasy Grinch out of your home and ‘Think Before […]
Ireland is expected to generate over 100,000 tonnes of packaging waste this Christmas
Ireland is expected to generate over 100,000 tonnes of packaging waste this Christmas, a 4% increase on last year · Research reveals 49% of people consider sustainability when purchasing Christmas presents · 92% of those surveyed agreed that they make a conscious effort to recycle packaging items correctly · When it comes to reducing and […]
Verizon to expand into the Mid-West with a Global Centre Excellence in Limerick City
Verizon Communications Inc. (Verizon), one of the world’s leading providers of enterprise and consumer communications and technology services has announced the establishment of a Global Centre of Excellence in Limerick, Ireland. This initiative will create hundreds of jobs over the next two years with and has full support of the Irish Government through IDA Ireland. Active […]
Six out of 10 people in Ireland would be thrilled to receive a charity shop gift this Christmas
However, less than 3 in 10 shoppers plan on picking up a gift from charity shops this festive holiday More than 55% of respondents said that charity shops are an ideal place to pick up high quality and unique clothes 40% of shoppers think that when it comes to Christmas shopping, buying sustainably is one […]
All I want for Christmas is you tools – Practical presents top the Christmas wish list for tradespeople this year
Not sure what to buy the tradesperson in your life? New research from Chadwicks Group reveals that practical presents top the Christmas gift list for tradespeople. The survey of 100 tradespeople by Ireland’s leading builders’ merchants reveals that 89% of tradespeople have received a gift related to their trade in the past and almost 4 […]
