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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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Minister Alan Kelly wants to see 350 families in modular homes next year under a fast track plan for modular homes. A spokesperson for the Dublin Regional Homeless Executive told The City that Mr Kelly was so impressed with the modular homes being demonstrated in Dublin 3 that he wanted to see 150 families housed…
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We live in a pretty amazing city; from the timeless architecture and abundance of literary giants to our award winning restaurants and legendary night life, you’d be hard strung to find a Dubliner who doesn’t beam with pride for their city. Unfortunately though, one of the draw backs to our impressive CV is the price tag…
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Residents of the Longboat Quay apartments in Dublin are now facing the possibility of eviction after turning down a joint offer from Dublin Docklands Development Authority (DDDA) and Nama. It is believed that the offer was somewhere in the region of €1.75 million, which would go towards the cost of fixing fire defects in the…
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A very special event is set to take place on the 28th of October in House on Leeson Street. “I Do, for Syria” is an auction of pre-loved wedding attire in order to raise much needed funds for the Irish Red Cross, who are currently working with Syrian Refugees. Roisin Kelly, the event organiser, is…
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Oktoberfest returned to Dublin’s financial district on Thursday, September 17th and will run until this Sunday, October 4th. Oktoberfest, also known as Volksfest in Germany, is the world’s largest beer festival and travelling funfair. The 16-day event originated in Munich and attracts over 6 million visitors every year. The historic festival, celebrating its eighth year here…
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The Third Space Café in Smithfield was transformed into an art auction house as the Supporting Children Out Of Poverty (SCOOP) Foundation held its annual art auction on Wednesday night. The auction was held to raise money for SCOOP towards building a new school in Cambodia, which is the third school they have built. The…
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