Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael sent out clear messages that their preference was for coalition with Labour. The only interpretation is that they think Labour might be slightly less demanding partners
Over 34,000 students have joined the Picker Pals programme, becoming environmentalists and removing 22 tonnes of litter
Aircraft manufacturers are taking inspiration from sharks and migrating geese, as initiatives in sustainable fuel are still in their infancy
Green investment also promises lower energy bills and the chance to sell any surplus power back to the grid
eSAF expected to reduce emissions by 90% compared to conventional jet fuel without changing engine design
Mary Robinson addresses bank’s eighth annual sustainability conference
We might find them funny, but our festive knits are no joke for the environment
Cathedral boss says one-year renewable energy contract with Pinergy will reduce its carbon emissions and help achieve sustainability goals
Some shoppers wait all year for this event to make necessary purchases they could not otherwise afford - others are enticed to buy things they don’t need
The founder of Caviston’s restaurant and food emporium in Glasthule, Co Dublin among businesses honoured for their role in showcasing excellent Irish produce
Rates favour more energy efficient homes but savings of up to €7,405 are available to many homeowners
Disposables are hardly without their ick factor, and the cost savings and environmental benefits of reusables are compelling
Company is focused on restoring sensitive ecosystems by planting seagrass at a tenth of the cost of comparable systems
Beauty routines used to consist of cleanser, toner and moisturiser. Today, serums, exfoliators, oils and eye creams are adding to a mountain of plastic packaging
Certification to help farmers and landowners prove benefits of bog restoration projects and attract investment
Jane Goodall, known for her work with chimpanzees, praises coffee company for its habitat restoration project
More than a third now say they are aware of the reputational risks from making false or misleading green claims
A primary school in Co Mayo is testing a scheme for tackling air pollution while helping parents get their kids to school without driving all the way
By waiting until the right time to use energy-intensive appliances, we can relieve pressure on the national grid and reduce emissions
The Killarney Coffee Cup Project has so far prevented more than one million single-use coffee cups from reaching landfill or littering the town
Bike Hub is a social enterprise supported by Dublin City Council and Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Council. It wants to convince you of the merits of the eco-friendly e-cargo bike
If you’re feeling down about carbon emissions, take that feeling and stuff it into a tote bag
Whatever about the health benefits of the water itself, drinking it from a plastic bottle can be dodgy
Record interest among readers in wide-ranging live online post-budget question and answer session
They can give a false impression of progress, delaying the radical changes that are required
In the HAI550 mall in Shanghai, most of the clothes are produced by small local brands using materials such as old plastic bottles and used bicycle tubes
A number of wedding venues are aiming to help couples have a more environmentally friendly wedding day
If you start planning for this year’s dressing up now you can make Halloween less of a frightener by not buying new stuff and using items you already have
Hair is natural, it can hardly be an environmental hazard? Or can it?
Property Clinic: While apartments were historically considered more energy efficient than individual houses, many older units are now in need of an upgrade
Save money, save the planet: How to wash your hands
And be careful where you store those apples, pears and bananas
Trifol Resources’s patented process creates wax and oil from the waste plastics
Trying out a new product can feel like extra hassle you don’t need at that time of the month, but the savings are compelling
New Innovator: Auranta says its product ‘will revolutionise the gut health of fish worldwide’
‘Inefficient energy behaviour remains broadly unchanged between summer and winter,’ the SEAI has found
Your EV questions answered: Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts
Just 24% of children travel to school on foot these days, a fall from 45% in 1986 – Ireland’s little walkers have become passengers
Dave Robinson switched to running eco park after insurance quote of €40,000 for adventure park
Carbon taxes are pushing petrol and diesel costs up. Besides going electric, are there other ways to save?
Royal London survey also found that younger people have little faith in green credentials of financial service companies
From technical difficulties to queues at machines, there have undoubtedly been bumps along the road
A discarded tent typically uses the same amount of plastic as nearly 9,000 plastic straws, 200 plastic bottles or 22 Coldplay LPs
Living Green provides eco-friendly soil solutions to farmers, horticulturalists and gardeners
Polluted run-off from car washes can end up in rivers, streams, the sea and in groundwater
Designed 'from excavation to door handles’ by one of the principals of the Gro.Work practice, this ambitious four-bed in Ranelagh epitomises living over the shop
New Innovator: John Kelleher, ConnectGreen
Richfield Solar Farm in Wexford could power 4,500 homes but uncertainty over development remains
Save money, save the planet: The endless cycle of clothes shopping is causing water pollution, greenhouse gas emissions and landfill
Directive will require firms to disclose information on their performance across social and environmental issues
Save money, save the planet: Microplastics are tiny plastic pieces, less than 5mm in diameter, that have been found in the air, water, soil and sand
Aoife McNamara has put sustainability to the fore in her luxury collections, which have a playfulness and romanticism to them, inspired by the natural world
Researchers explain how microplastics are entering almost every part of the human body and their detrimental effects
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices
