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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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National Library Day took place last week.The City crew (Jenny and Blaithin) took to the oldest library in Ireland – Marsh’s library to ask passersby if they have a library card? [youtube.com=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBE2WnQY-1M] by Blaithin Henehan and Jenny McGovern
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Thousands turned out for the Pro-Choice rally and Savita vigil on Saturday, November 17th. The case of Savita Halappanavar first came to light on Wednesday November 14th and has resulted in a huge outcry from many Irish people with demand now growing for legislation on the X case.
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For many years Ireland has set the scene for many of Hollywood’s great movies. Ireland has a wonderful history with the silver screen, let’s not forget John Waynes ‘The Quiet Man’ or what about the opening twenty minutes of ‘Saving Private Ryan’, which was shot in Wexford. The beautiful green fields of the Curragh, Kildare…
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Mid-week 9.45am meandering… A schoolboy, who ought to have been in school begged his Dad to buy him a watermelon,one so big that he struggled to lift it. “Please Da can I have it, they’re lovely so they are.” My heart went out to the young lad when his Dad said “not today son.” Even though…
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On line betting is leading to a massive increase in gambling addiction amongst young people in Ireland according to a spokesperson for Gamblers Anonymous. This new form of betting is now a huge business, estimated to be worth €44bn globally this year. While figures for Ireland are not available, economic consultants have estimated that the Irish…
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With over 15 per cent of Dublin’s population of immigrant origin and over 120 different nationalities now calling the city home, Dublin clearly embraces its multi-ethnicity. However statistics from Dublin City Council reveal that the problem of racism is very much an issue in the capital, with over 35 per cent of migrants reporting harassment…
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