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As Refillz shops emerge, cost and plastic reduction remain uncertain
By Iqra Siddiqui Plastic is embedded in everyday life, shaping how people shop, consume, and dispose. But refill shops are emerging as an alternative, offering a way to cut down on single-use packaging. But higher costs and convenience barriers continue to influence consumer behaviour. Experts suggest it could help reduce plastic waste. However, the question…
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Professor Taha Yasseri, Workday Professor of Technology and Society at TCD and TU Dublin, leads interdisciplinary research on AI’s societal impact. He advocates for ethical AI regulation, public engagement, and academic independence. His center bridges technology and society, ensuring AI serves humanity rather than dictating its future.
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Playa de las Américas has become a popular party destination and while it’s known for its vibrant nightlife, there is also an abundance of activities to enjoy without the need for alcohol. South Tenerife’s rugged landscape is filled with cacti and beautiful palm trees which can be seen throughout the coast. The island enjoys pleasant…
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The Scene and Heard Festival is taking place from the 13th of February to the 1st of March 2025. As part of the coverage of the festival, TheCity sat down with James Doherty O’Brien to talk about his experience writing and rehearsing his one man show “Your Heart is An Empty Room”.
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Five years after the global pandemic reached Ireland, TheCity looks back at how the Irish food and hospitality industry has evolved. On the 28th of February 2020, Ireland officially saw its first Covid-19 case, ringing in an era that would reshape Irish society. Although different sectors have undergone drastic changes during and after the global…
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Senators adapt and aspire to make notable impact in a term that signals opportunity for change. The 60 members of the 27th Seanad Éireann (the upper house of the Irish parliament) held their first sitting on 12 February 2025. Senators signed the roll of members and proceedings got underway in an atmosphere of energy and…
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Micheál Martin announced a replacement last week which sparked an uproar among renterconsensus. However, foreign investment might benefit the economy in the long run. The Taoiseach’s plan to establish a more attractive market for foreign investors did not resonate with renters over the last week, but his reasoning is not random. Many renters are benefiting…
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