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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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Jessica Viola investigates the gender gap relating to girls studying science and maths at Leaving Cert level
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To mark International Women’s Day, Dolapo Agunbiade discusses the period poverty progress being made in the first world
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As part of our women in sport series for International Women’s Day, Niamh Alexander examines the issues facing women in Gaelic games and the measures needed to bridge the gender-gap
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From boardroom to barbells: sexism in weightlifting is nothing unique. As part of our women in sports series for International Women’s Day, Izzy Rowley investigates equality in weightlifting
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Irish women are making waves in the domestic and international film industry, and the success of women on both sides of the camera is no small feat. Liam Daly talks to Alfonso films about the growing numbers of Irish female filmmakers
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Despite having a cultural identity defined by its opposition to the norms of polite, middle class society – skateboarding is still overwhelmingly dominated by cishet young men. Jake Hurley explores how women and non-binary skaters are carving out their own space in the scene
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