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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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Wrestler and bodybuilder Carl O’Reilly has been an advocate for keeping gyms classed as an essential service during the lockdown. In an exclusive sit down with the City.ie, Carl speaks about the importance of exercise and gyms during these tough times, and how many personal trainers are struggling to adapt to a new business based…
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The City’s Ciaron Noble spoke with Enable Ireland representative Donal Kitt about the role technology has played in helping them keep the services up and running for their service users during the pandemic.
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In 2020, digital technology is almost an essential part of modern life. In particular, for those living half way around the world. Paul Doyle and Lauren O’Reilly spoke about the importance of technology as a means of communicating with those back home in Ireland.
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For students in direct provision, a lack of access to digital technology hinders their ability to pursue an education. Niamh Talbot spoke with Roos Demol, one of the women behind a campaign raising money to provide these students with laptops. 2020 marks the 20th anniversary since the introduction of the direct provision system in Ireland. …
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Mobile cash transfers have proven to be one of Concern’s most modern, innovative methods of giving those most in need, a foundation to build better lives in what are the most challenging of situations. Gavin Dalton explores this modern way of helping those who need it. The idea of cash transfers to disadvantaged communities worldwide…
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We’re living the digital technological revolution and every day we experience the impact of it but there is still so much more potential to create change with technology. Megan O’Brien explains how the food and agriculture industry is at the forefront of this change. There is major innovation happening around the technology in this industry…
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