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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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American comedian and commentator, Will Rogers, once said of alcohol prohibition in the US that “prohibition is better than no alcohol at all”. Although Rogers made his quip as a means of generating humour, he made a very valid point on the purpose of prohibition. It just doesn’t work. Alcohol prohibition in the US did…
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Day two of the Web Summit saw some of the biggest names in tech take to the main stage again including Elon Musk, the last minute and most welcome addition to the event. The day greeted Google Ventures, Kevin Rose to the stage yet again as well as Leonard Kleinrock continuing his discussion on the…
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Chris Hemsworth smashes onto the big screen yet again, wielding his massive hammer in Thor: The Dark World. Director Alan Taylor picked up exactly where Kenneth Branagh had previous left off with the initial Thor film. The storyline revolves around an ancient ‘earth stone’ called ‘aether’ which has an all-consuming power – a power that…
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According to a recent report racism is rampant in Ireland, with very few cases going reported. The report was conducted by Dr Patricia Kennedy, of the School of Applied Social Science in UCD, and states that 60 percent of foreign people in this country have encountered racism. An Garda Síochána Press & Public Relations Officer,…
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Images by Dalene and Peter Heck via hecktictravels.com In 2009, having overcome personal tragedies, Canadian couple Dalene and Peter Heck did what many dream of doing – they quit their jobs, sold their house and set out to explore the world. Since then, the couple have traveled to over 40 countries: Morocco, Peru, Croatia, Malta, Finland, Guatemala,…
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Recipients of jobseekers allowance and other social welfare payments are finding it increasingly difficult to access rented accommodation in Dublin. Landlords in the capital are extremely reluctant to rent to people receiving social welfare payments with an overwhelming number on daft.ie and other rental sites specifically stating that they will not accept those applicants. “Finding…
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