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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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Anna-Maria Mullaly, a member of TU Dublin’s race equity group, responds to the recent Eoin Hayes blackface scandal
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Phase three of the Royal Canal Greenway reached its long-awaited completion earlier this month, opening the picturesque 800m stretch between Binns Bridge and the Bloody Sunday bridge. This allows for segregated walking and cycling facilities along a 2.1km route from North Strand Road to Phibsborough Road. The Royal Canal Greenway project began in different stages,…
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In 2015 Dublin City Council first proposed a plan and a strategy for giving the Liberties in Dublin 8 a greener look. This greening strategy set out to produce new parks and green areas while improving existing ones in the area. The Liberties, an area notorious for its name and old Dublin heritage, was once…
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By Edward Ryan A team of researchers has successfully treated Huntington’s Disease for the first time. The news has been described as “a game changer” by the Huntington’s Disease Association of Ireland. Huntington’s is a degenerative disease that kills nerve cells in the brain and has been described as a combination of dementia, motor neuron…
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Children’s charities, and members of the Social Democrats have strongly criticised the Government, following the decision to delay the introduction of a second tier child benefit paymemt. The proposed top up, which would have provided families in need an extra €145 per month on top of existing monthly child benefit payments will not be included…
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By Patryk Goron The next generation of the iPhone, Apple Watch and Airpods Pro are now officially launched. Let’s focus on phones first, since the new iPhone products come in four new distinct model variations: The iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max. What is the biggest difference between the…
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