Last month, we were delighted to officially launch our environmental education programme for secondary schools here in Ireland.
Since the launch, we have been lucky to engage with these students and create a space where we encourage them to ask us anything that may be causing anxiety in regards to ...
In last week’s blog I spoke about personal accountability when it comes to Climate Change.
Link to Blog; https://www.fiftyshadesgreener.ie/blog/climate-change-why-personal-responsibility-matters
I also shared my own story of how I became empowered to start doing something about Climate Change my...
Last week I saw the amazing Clover Hogan, a young climate activist from Australia give a TEDTalk
The link to her talk is on this week's written blog on our website, I encourage you to watch it - it's fantastic!
“Climate change is not your responsibility, because it is outside your control, but w...
What statement is more impactful to you?
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If you turn off your tap while brushing your teeth you will save water.
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By turning off the tap while brushing your teeth, you and your family could save 14,600 litres of water every year! Imagine if every other home did the same?
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Prenote: I am not saying Recycling is a bad thing, but our current main stream systems of recycling have failed us.
In July 2019 The Guardian shared an article titled “Humans have made 8.3 billion metric tonnes of plastic since 1950” If you missed it the link is at the end of this blog.
The Curr...
Sustainability has so many definitions that it can often drive people to distraction…
What does it actually mean? How do I make my own business more sustainable? How do I know if I am successful at greening my business?
The answers are much simpler than people may think and I'll tell you why.
Her...
We are beyond thrilled to spring into February on a very positive note!
In collaboration with KWETB Training Services (Kildare/Wicklow Education & Training Board of Ireland) we are presenting an online Environmental Education programme to secondary schools.
This pilot project allows us to bring t...
Reducing carbon emissions should not be left to the large corporations alone. There are small changes and steps we can ALL learn to reduce our own carbon footprint.
Yes, I agree that for real impact it is vital that large corporations and governments adopt different policies when it comes to prote...
“Fly if you like, I won't judge you” was a statement that Greta Thunberg gave to The Sunday Times Magazine as she turned 18.
This sentence really got me thinking about influence and divisive ideals and opinions. Something we are seeing more and more in modern society in the midst of this Trump era,...
The modern society we have collectively created has its pros and cons...
Many might feel that having supermarkets where you can buy EVERYTHING in one place, is a welcomed development in our society. It seems that convenience is prioritised above all else (even above reducing the food waste).
Has t...
First of all a very HAPPY NEW YEAR to you all!
I hope 2021 is kinder to all of us than 2020 has been...
As we all delve into New Year’s resolutions, I wanted to start my year talking about a country I admire and have followed the progress of for a few years now - Costa Rica.
This blog, is a littl...
While I am sure you have all seen by now many posts about “Shopping local this Christmas” the message is soooo important that I could not pass this opportunity to give you my opinion.
According to digitalcommerce360, Amazon has reported it’s most profitable quarter this year increasing sales by 32....
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