• 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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  • How Catherine fell in love with crocheting     Catherine Murphy says she learnt to crochet at a very young age, when she was in primary school. “It was something that girls would like to do in our village, we used to crochet a piece of tablecloth and bring it to our class teacher at…

  • There is a forum thread on the site Reddit called Watch People Die. Although the nature of this thread seems self-explanatory, many questions remain on the ethical and legal side of sites such as these. The forum in itself comprises of various videos uploaded by users of people’s deaths. It is assumed that these are…

  •   Although people certainly still meet others at social venues like clubs and parties, it is safe to say that tools like Facebook and Twitter have profoundly changed most people’s lives and how they interact with each other and the world around them. Social media have forever changed the way society works, for instance the…

  •                                                                                       Sitting in front of her house in Arklow in Wicklow county, Catherine’s…

  • What is studio Aardman, you might ask. Aardman is a studio which is responsible for a whole lot of very creative animated movies. Ever heard of Chicken Run, Wallace and Gromit, or more recently, Shaun The Sheep? Well, all those movies were made by Aardman’s studio.   How it all started   Studio Aardman’s story…

  •   By James Cox If you’re looking for a city break, think Barcelona. The city guarantees sun, good food, shopping, and culture. Situated on the Mediterranean sea you can jump right from a busy day wandering the city’s streets  into the sea. Whether you’re there for a short break or a longer period, these are…