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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 Jamie Ryan The City caught up with the ‘Bray Beach Bathers’, who are a group of men and women who all share a common love for swimming in the ocean, as they brave the cold water on a brisk, but beautiful October morning – which made for perfect swimming conditions. In seaside towns across…
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By Gary Petrov As people journey through life, independence can grow and thrive – however, sometimes, in life, and especially as some people get older, independence can unfortunately decline. With a decline in a person’s ability to be independent, comes dependency with everyday issues, that can begin to overpower, to the point where living at…
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By Sean Norman On April 26th, 1986, the most devastating event in the history of nuclear power took place at the Chernobyl nuclear power station in Ukraine. The UN estimated that 50 deaths could be attributed to the immediate explosion and that up to 4,000 people would eventually die due to medical issues attributed to…
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By Eimear Phelan It has been a successful season for Irish fashion designers in the Spring 2025 fashion shows. Fashion month this September featured many Irish designers such as Simone Rocha, JW Anderson, Róisín Pierce, Michael Stewart, and Sean McGirr, the new creative director at Alexander McQueen, who made his debut in Paris. This successful…
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By Ethan McDonagh The latest Tesla product announcement saw the company reveal their new self-driving car dubbed ‘Robotaxi’, a vehicle capable of transporting 20 people nicknamed ‘Robovan’ as well the latest iteration of Tesla’s humanoid robot given the moniker ‘Optimus’. Reaction to the announcements made at the ‘We, Robot’ event has been mixed with consumers…
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By Jessica Lee Leinster have kept their perfect record in the United Rugby Championship (URC), with a stunning bonus-point 33-12 win over a strong Connacht side in Galway on Saturday night. Coming off the back of their win against Munster in a sold-out Croke Park last weekend, the boys in blue made a fast start…
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