Sustainability

Clothes well made by fairly paid people out of good quality fabric are not cheap, nor should they be

Sparkle is not a necessity for survival but aesthetic delight is part of what makes us human

Giving flowers is a lovely gesture, but the backstory of some bouquets is just plain ugly

A meal with less meat and dairy is better for our health, for the environment and for our pockets

Forget ‘greenwashing’ - now the talk in the corporate world is of “greenhushing”

Every detail at pizzaiolo-in-chief Reggie White’s new restaurant has been carefully considered

Waterford-based artist Sean Corcoran wants us to think differently about excess of all kinds, through the medium of unwanted mugs, jugs and plates

SEAI grants helped transform this three-bed semidetached house in the Tenters in Dublin 8 from a chilly BER F rating to a cosy A3 home

Corporate law firms sought to influence new regulations making large companies report on their environmental impact

Haven’t got a thing to wear? Save money, save the planet, and look fabulous in hired occasion wear

A resurgent repair culture has a bottom-up energy, but change is also coming from the top, with the EU’s Right to Repair Directive

British environmentalist and BBC presenter Chris Packham on battling to save the planet, standing up to his enemies, and how his autism made him hate himself

The concept is an eco-centric approach which is nature-led and human-enabled

After your electric shower, tumble dryer and cooker, your kettle is the most energy intensive user of electricity

The consequences of business as usual are ever more frightening, particularly in relation to climate change

Q&A with food analyst Ruth Hegarty: ‘There is a nutrition standard for hot school meals provided by the Government, but there is no oversight of this’

Solar and wind power feature creatively in a number of projects at the annual competition

Michael D Higgins implores young scientists to commit to welfare of all global citizens and counter war rhetoric

Wild Geese: Molly Walters, Lisbon

Our recycling rate has not improved in a decade: here’s some tips on how to dispose of our waste properly

Tending to a tree all year can be rewarding – plus it’s better for the environment than the plastic variety

Hub capable of attracting multinationals and boosting our competitiveness could mirror facilities such as Level 39 in London and Station F in France

Environmentalists, unlike business advocates, can see too clearly how the world works and are willing to call it out

Ireland heard plenty of ‘eco rhetoric’ in 2024 but there was a clear sense that political leaders have not grasped the reality of the climate emergency

Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questions

Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil naively believe they can have policies that both increase and decrease carbon pollution at the same time, and still be rewarded for making a good effort

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