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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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By Leah Kilby Leah Kilby details of data that shows it’s possible Irish students could be facing a mental health crisis. For over 18 months third level students have been studying remotely before colleges officially opened in September 2021. Research shows, however, that studying remotely might have had a larger negative impact than people would…
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By Christian Hannigan With the Enduro World Series and UCI Downhill World Cup seasons fast approaching, who are Ireland’s top prospects in the world of mountain biking for 2022? For a country not blessed with alpine-style peaks in comparison to much of the rest of Europe and further afield, Ireland has produced multiple competitors at…
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By James Hagan Reports between 2018 and 2020 have shown that domestic violence in Ireland has increased significantly since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, with new data linking this increase with rising homeless rates. Focus Ireland released a new report this month which ties the increase in homelessness with the rise of domestic violence…
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By Pearse McGrath Dun Laoghaire is a popular town for walkers and cyclists on Dublin’s coastline, but a recently installed bike lane has caused some issues for locals, The City learns.
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Social media companies should be compelled to remove false content or face fines – Oireachtas Report
By Aidan Crowley Aidan Crowley looks at details of an Oireachtas committee report recommending that social media companies should be forced to take down false or misleading content or else face fines from a new statutory regulator. The recent Oireachtas Media Committee’s report on the forthcoming Online Safety and Media Regulations Bill has recommended changes…
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By Samantha Dempsey The Irish Made Awards 2021 took place recently and amongst the many deserving winners was The Handmade Soap Company. The Handmade Soap Company believes that kindness isn’t just something that’s nice to think or talk about, it’s a necessary ingredient in everything they do and has been from day one of the…
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