FUTURE LIVING

Collection highlighting a wide variety of sustainability themed content which impacts people's lifestyles and living habits across topics like food, home and fashion.

FUTURE LIVING

Collection highlighting a wide variety of sustainability themed content which impacts people's lifestyles and living habits across topics like food, home and fashion.

Biodiversity in Action Business & Sustainability Climate Change Future Living Marine & Oceans Renewables Sustainable Farming Sustainability & Climate home
Electric car charging
New car registrations drop 50% in June, with just 692 electric cars registered
From January to June, a total of 10,747 new electric cars were registered, marking a 25% decrease year-on-year

Mon, 01 Jul, 2024

Solar energy
Countries fail to agree on size of fund to fight climate change ahead of Cop29 summit
It comes ahead of the the Cop29 climate talks in Azerbaijan in November, where nearly 200 countries need to agree on a new annual financing target for helping poorer countries cut their emissions and protect their societies in a harsher, hotter world

Thu, 13 Jun, 2024

power supply for electric cars
Councillors agree €22m plan to install 700 public EV chargers in Cork City by 2030
The adopted strategy has identified 244 neighbourhood charging stations and 65 community charging stations, as well as between 550 and 700 individual charging points

Wed, 05 Jun, 2024

Sameh Shoukry, Antonio Guterres
World 'needs an exit ramp off the highway to climate hell' after UN report
There is an 80% likelihood that the annual average global temperature will temporarily exceed 1.5C above pre-industrial levels for at least one of the next five years

Wed, 05 Jun, 2024

Ireland generates 750,000 tonnes of food waste in a year
Ireland generates 750,000 tonnes of food waste in a year
A report by MyWaste.ie, found food waste generates between 8-10% of global greenhouse gas emissions, and therefore, preventing and reducing food waste has 'both environmental and financial benefits'

Thu, 30 May, 2024

Bernard O'Shea: Journaling is one of the best things I've ever done
Bernard O'Shea: How often should we wash our towels — and should we share them to save water?
Though fluffy towels bring comfort's sweet delight, their frequent washing drains resources bright.

Thu, 30 May, 2024

Catherine Conlon: Are planes falling out of the skies?
Catherine Conlon: Are planes falling out of the skies?
Will terrifying episodes involving turbulence act as the final wake-up call governments need to address climate change, asks Catherine Conlon

Mon, 27 May, 2024

I tried to kick my fast-fashion habit — here's what I did
I tried to kick my fast-fashion habit — here's what I did
Can you pick up a new wardrobe for just €30? We sent Maeve Lee to a pre-loved sale with a strict budget

Sun, 26 May, 2024

‘There’s a story behind everything that comes in here’: How repair cafés are leading in sustainable living
‘There’s a story behind everything that comes in here’: How repair cafés are leading in sustainable living
The rise of repair cafés is a sign that many people in Ireland are ready to ditch a throwaway economy that is the very opposite of sustainable, writes Ellie O’Byrne.

Sun, 26 May, 2024

How to make your beauty routine more sustainable, and save money at the same time
How to make your beauty routine more sustainable, and save money at the same time
Many beauty brands are taking big steps to provide products that are both effective and sustainable, but the real magic starts at home.

Thu, 23 May, 2024

Rain barrel in the garden
How to use rainwater and grey water this summer
Kya deLongchamps shows how using rainwater and grey water reduces consumption of our precious resource

Wed, 22 May, 2024

Here are three ways I made my wardrobe more sustainable — thanks to my husband's shirts
Here are three ways I made my wardrobe more sustainable — thanks to my husband's shirts
“We’re constantly being pushed to buy new, and we’ve stopped seeing the value of the clothes we’re buying. We’re wearing them once or twice and binning them or donating them to charity.”

Mon, 20 May, 2024

Bernard O'Shea: I washed my hair with rainwater — and discovered unexpected perks
Bernard O'Shea: Five things not to do to become a more sustainable you
From unwashed jeans to wild gardens: Dive into my journey through five sustainability snafus that turned into eco-enlightenment!

Wed, 15 May, 2024

Council still trying to rustle up somebody to test Cork's €400k 'robotrees'
Council still trying to rustle up somebody to test Cork's €400k 'robotrees'
A UCC study had found 'no consistent evidence for improved air quality' either on the devices or 'in the immediate environs' of the machines

Tue, 14 May, 2024

Carry on camping: how we became a family who camps
Carry on camping: how we became a family who camps
Camping with the family – what better way to reduce your carbon footprint then to forget about flights and try camping at home? Do you want to have a more eco friendly holiday but don't know where to start? Deirdre McArdle goes from novice to camping queen - here's what she wants you to know before you pack your canvas

Tue, 14 May, 2024

What are the best times of day to buy and sell second-hand items online?
What are the best times of day to buy and sell second-hand items online?
An expert shares her expertise, with a range of hacks for buying and selling.

Mon, 13 May, 2024

Businesswoman Charging At Fast Charge Point
EVs: Your questions answered if considering a move to electric
There’s a lot of negativity surrounding the rollout of electric cars right now, some of it based on misinformation. Shane O'Donoghue puts the record straight.

Sat, 11 May, 2024

Consumer Corner: Top tips on how to start growing your own vegetables at home
Consumer Corner: Top tips on how to start growing your own vegetables at home
"The founder of Grow It Yourself and presenter of Grow Cook Eat, Michael Kelly, says people should not be afraid to start growing their own vegetables."

Fri, 10 May, 2024

Person putting jeans into the drum of a washing machine, front view. Washing dirty jeans in the washer
Irish people 'unaware' of how daily behaviours affect climate change
ESRI survey funded by the EPA suggests that, while many people in Ireland have tried to reduce their carbon footprint, widespread misunderstandings persist

Thu, 09 May, 2024

Bernard O'Shea: I washed my hair with rainwater — and discovered unexpected perks
Bernard O'Shea: My guide to a nostalgic but eco-friendly summer
"I promise not to mention sand-soaked sandwiches being nibbled on while you are close to hypothermia on Inch Beach (not all nostalgia is warm)"

Wed, 08 May, 2024

'A world with climate justice is a better world': Meet the young Irish people fighting for the environment
'A world with climate justice is a better world': Meet the young Irish people fighting for the environment
Three young Irish activists discuss how they became part of a growing worldwide movement - and the wider issues that go hand-in-hand with systematic change

Tue, 07 May, 2024

Emily Crowley: Here are the small changes I made to live more sustainably for one month 
Emily Crowley: Here are the small changes I made to live more sustainably for one month 
Dramatics and sarcasm aside, being more environmentally conscious has only had positive impacts on my lifestyle, with colleagues saying that they were going to get on top of recycling

Mon, 06 May, 2024

SAVE on digital room thermostat with wooly hat
Averting climate catastrophe requires economic growth
Improving energy efficiency is not enough for advocates of degrowth, who espouse energy sufficiency as the best way to fight climate change. But their argument is absurd; using limited inputs more efficiently is the definition of economic productivity – which, in turn, boosts growth

Wed, 01 May, 2024

Young woman holding jars in zero waste store
The Skin Nerd: Here's how to make the right choices for your skin — and the planet
Eco-friendly beauty choices are more essential than ever but thankfully; they are getting easier to make...

Tue, 30 Apr, 2024

Boosting EV ownership the easiest option in the Government's charge on climate change
Boosting EV ownership the easiest option in the Government's charge on climate change
Transport accounts for 19% of Ireland’s carbon emissions. Wouldn’t it be simpler to buy an electric car than convince a farmer to cull his herd or persuade holidaymakers to take fewer flights

Wed, 17 Apr, 2024

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