Ours To Protect - Radio Nova

The Earthy Marketplace

This edition ‘Ours To Protect’ here on Radio Nova, we discussed online resources that can make people shop and purchase foods from the greener end of the shelves.
Traic spoke to the Earthy Marketplace founder Lorna Anne Tierney to discuss her online resources, and how it can help.
 
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Domestic Recycling

For the first episode of Radio Nova's 'Ours To Protect' for 2024, sustainability expert Padraig O'Mairtin spoke to Traic about steps that can be taken to improve our domestic recycling.
The father of four also revealed how his family recycles.
 
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Climate Action

On this latest edition of 'Ours To Protect' here On Radio Nova, Traic chatted with Green Party Councillor Hazel Smyth about the different ways that the public can take action amid the ongoing climate crisis.
We also find out how you could get involved with environmental groups, to help take action, and make your feelings heard.
 
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Upcycling & Re-Purposing

This episode of 'Ours To Protect' on Radio Nova, saw Traic speak to the Director of Ballymun's Rediscovery Centre Gráinne Lambert,  on what this centre has to offer, as well as the idea of upcycling and re-purposing.
This involves things like bringing old fabrics, bicycles, furniture or even paint back to life. 
 
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How To Enjoy A Greener Christmas

On this latest edition of 'Ours To Protect' on Radio Nova, Traic spoke to sustainability expert Anna Browne of Big Sky Flowers, to look at ways in which we can all enjoy a much more greener, eco-friendly Christmas.
At Christmas, we generate 30% more waste than at any other time during the year, from remnants of turkeys, to packaging and wrapping paper. 
Anna Browne mentioned some tips to cut down on our waste over the festive period, and still enjoy a Merry and GREEN Christmas. 
 
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Real v Fake Christmas Trees

On this episode of 'Ours To Protect' on Radio Nova, we explored the ongoing debate into fake and real Christmas trees, and which are better for the environment.
 
Amongst many things discussed, we looked at how cutting down real trees might not quite be the environment killer, that one might have initially thought.
 
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Redesigned Furniture & Clothing

This week's edition of 'Ours To Protect' on Radio Nova, saw Traic speak with Claire Delabre, owner of the Handmade Design Studio in Mullingar.
 
The pair chatted about the reasons behind the huge growth in popularity in redesigned furniture and clothing.
 
Claire's shop is one of many which produce redesigned and clothing and furniture.
 
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The Ecobrick

On this week's episode of 'Ours To Protect', Traic spoke to sustainability expert Padraig O'Mairtin about all things Ecobricks.
Ecobricks are recycled bottles, packed with soft plastics, until they are as hard as a brick, hence the name.
Padraig spoke to Traic about why he has a particular fondness for these Ecobricks.
 
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Cutting Back On Waste In The Workplace

This latest episode of 'Ours To Protect' on Radio Nova, saw Traic speak to the Refill Mill's Eibhlin Fitzpatrick, regarding waste in the workplace.
The latest figures would indicate that the misuse of such resources has led to a 4.5% turnover rate.
Eibhlin offered wonderful advice to Traic on cutting down waste in the workplace, and cutting the cost.
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Composting

This latest episode of 'Ours To Protect' on Radio Nova, Traic spoke to Ollie Green from Betterplants.ie who spoke about composting, and more specifcally, the Bokoshi Bin.
The Bokoshi Bin is a composting system, which can make the process of composting that bit easier for the average household.
Ollie Green explained to Traic about this composting system, and how it works.
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