Sustainability

A few simple adjustments this year can make Christmas a bit less harsh on the planet

In 10 years, Ireland could cut emissions in hard-to-reach transport sectors, says Hydrogen Mobility Ireland

Figures are going in the wrong direction, EPA report on progress suggests

Populations of the tiny crustacean - a key food source for whales and dolphins - have declined by 80% since 1970 due mainly to demand for omega-3 health supplements

Marketing platform UnitMode aims to ‘supercharge consumer-powered climate innovation’

Significant minority unaware of grants for such work, AIB says

Choose refillable containers to carry your toiletries, or better still, opt for solid soap, shampoo, conditioner and deodorant bars

Norton might be best known for his blockbuster Hollywood roles, but the actor is also a committed environmentalist and successful entrepreneur

Farmers’ groups urge Micheál Martin and Simon Harris not to waver from their election stance on ‘sell-out’ pact

Company accused of greenwashing as it waters down commitments on recycling and reuse of plastics

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

Our festive knits have become one of the worst examples of fast fashion

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