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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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St. Michaels Estate was a staple of Inchicore and Dublin city for positive, but mainly negative reasons. For many years St Michael’s Estate in Inchicore had an unenviable reputation as one of the worst affected areas in the city for heroin abuse But in 2018 a massive plan by St. Patricks Athletic (which included a…
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by Luke Flanagan Bohemians visit Eamonn Deacy Park to face Galway United this Friday, as the race for European football continues with just four games remaining this season. Bohs currently sit third in the table on 50 points, one point behind second place Derry City, three ahead of Drogheda United in fourth and four points…
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By Rían Cahill Blinding lights flashed, and the floor pumped with heavy kicks as I moved through the sea of awkward elbows to the bar at the back of the crowd. €3 for a shot or add a dash for €3.50. I was in it now; the defining factors of a Dublin student night stared me in the face as I watched cliques and crowds shift their feet and…
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Cycling is taking over Dublin – everywhere you look there’s commuters whizzing through the streets, young people on rented bike shares, and parents cycling with more children than you could ever have imagined fitting on one bike. Bike share companies have become increasingly popular in recent years, and in Ireland especially, small independent companies dominate…
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This podcast was recorded before the recent news of Jim Gavin leaving the presidential election. With the upcoming presidential election drawing near, the political engagement of young people is once again in the spotlight. Do they turn out to vote? If so, which candidates and issues resonate most with them? Today, our podcast will…
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by Niamh Dobbs “I haven’t found another company in the world doing this.” Peter Gregory Have you ever wondered where all that bubble wrap goes after opening your new kitchen appliance? According to an article published by ‘Pack to the future’, the global bubble wrap market is forecast to reach $4.78 billion by 2033. The…
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