Sustainability

Data will enable consumers to verify a fashion brand’s green claims

Poor fishing practices and lack of protections have left species critically endangered

Overseas holidays bring unexpected stress, but ones closer to home mean you can really relax

Engineers working to develop greener concrete should look to the 2,000-year-old Pantheon for inspiration

Joy to the world, without prank gifts, plastic toys and novelty jumpers made from synthetic fibres that cannot be recycled

An artificial tree used over many years can be better for reducing emissions than buying a real one every year

Lack of joined-up agency thinking in relation to Michelin is symptomatic of wider State indifference to restaurant sector

The number of prospective homebuyers paying between €1,000 and €2,000 in rent has more than doubled since 2017, according to Bank of Ireland

Demand for sustainable green buildings is driving activity, but lack of development pipeline may push rents up

With a little planning you can keep the magic - just with less waste

Concerns about the environment, a desire to declutter, and creating community are just some of the reasons parents are opting for swap groups

Community benefit funds are a useful way to enhance public engagement with energy and sustainability and address delays in developing infrastructure

The festive season was once characterised by excess, but the Irish are becoming increasingly aware of their waste and bad habits, writes Domhnall O’Donoghue

12 month wait for grid connection ‘makes forward thinking almost impossible’ Oireachtas committee told

Coillte weighs development of up to 50 eco-sensitive cabins on grounds of historic Wicklow estate where Parnell was born

Real wool garments are durable and naturally sustainable but it pays to be savvy about percentages, so read the label

Some shoppers wait all year for Black Friday to make necessary purchases they would otherwise not be able to afford, but others are enticed to buy stuff they otherwise wouldn’t

Studies consistently show that positive reinforcement drives more sustainable change than punishment

Studies show plastics can accumulate at alarming levels in the human body, with your home kitchen among the culprits

Solid fuel use is one of the biggest sources of air pollution in Ireland, posing a serious public health challenge

Messaging about ‘green fares’ or ‘responsible’ aviation is often misleading

‘Inequality is damaging our society, so you can’t act on the climate crisis and ignore this’

Kim O’Driscoll from Project Prolong gives her tips on how to protect your clothes from moths

What if you could borrow a toy for a child instead of buying it? The idea is a win-win for families and the environment

McNally Family Farm turned their backs on big supermarkets 30 years ago, opting to sell directly to consumers instead. Now, it’s where top Dublin chefs source their produce

New housing developments can provide more benefits to society than the bare minimum of having a roof over your head if done correctly

Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we answer your EV questions

Halloween can be an environmental shocker, but there are more nature-friendly ways to celebrate

We planted on the cheapest land we could find in Ireland. These small wet fields now hum with life. This habitat is healing

Optimise Design’s Denise O’Connor gives her top tips to help you stay on budget

A small amount of care could help you to significantly reduce bills linked to food waste, and the environmental impact of that waste

The fishing industry is killing these big ladies before they’re able to do the thing they do best: endlessly reproduce

Recycling is more than putting bins on the kerb—it’s a complex system of collection, sorting, and disposal

Global Hunger Index says possibility of achieving the UN goal of zero hunger by 2030 is ‘slipping away’

This all-female team shoot on a Co Donegal beach celebrates Ireland’s next generation of design talent

Green internet use can help tackle the problem of ‘dark data’

Reducing your speed when you drive through a town, village or housing estate is also better for the environment

European Environment Report - news (analysis piece to follow) Embargoed to Sunday night 11pm

Marie Sullivan set up clothing re-sale site ShareJoy after her daughter died by suicide in 2020

We need more investment in recycling infrastructure and less municipal waste sent abroad