Michael D. Higgins encourages Irish people to take part in Earth Hour
During that time the lights will go out in Áras an Uachtaráin to mark the event as they have done in previous years. Read more
Ireland is producing over 500,000 tonnes of hazardous waste every year
From 2017 to 2018, the amount of hazardous waste generated here grew by more than 90,000 tonnes. Read more
Former Paralympian climbs on to 100ft drill for Extinction Rebellion protest against UK’s HS2
Extinction Rebellion protesters in England, including partially sighted Paralympian James Brown, have occupied an HS2 drilling rig in west London. Read more
Waterford City and County Council to eliminate single-use plastics
The decision was reached at their meeting last week. Read more
Council to fine businesses up to €500 for using single-use plastics
Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council is set to become the first local authority to ban certain single-use plastics. Read more
Waterford’s Kollect waste management company to go carbon neutral
The company, who “Kollect everything waste” offer bin collections, skip hire and junk removal through their easy to use online booking system. Read more
Aldi cuts non-recyclable polystyrene packaging from pizza range
Aldi Ireland is removing polystyrene trays from its multi-award winning range of Specially Selected Irish Pizzas. Read more
Samsung unveils fridge with ‘growing zone’ for seeds
The refrigerator features a Growing Zone where a wide variety of seed capsules can be planted. Read more
Tesco to remove plastic wrapping on some multi-packs
Tesco says it is the first retailer in Ireland to remove plastic wrapping on some multi-packs in its 151 stores. Read more
Big increase in electric and hybrid cars sold in Ireland
DoneDeal.ie says there's been a 68% year-on-year increase in these type of cars in 2019. Read more