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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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Colm McGuirk asks three Dublin-based artists how their work has been shaped by events of the last year
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With the closure of Dublin’s beloved cultural centre Jigsaw, Jake Hurley speaks with artists and creatives to learn if it was the missing piece to the capital’s cultural patchwork and what can be done to stop the further erosion of cultural space
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Loneliness, anxiety, and boredom –the pandemic has brought all three. James Molloy investigates how Covid-19 has changed people’s drug and alcohol habits
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Sarah Flynn talks to Mario Bowden about her determination to keep the traditional textile industry alive and sustainable
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Malahide singer Sophie Doyle Ryder talks to Niamh Alexander about her promising start in pop
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Jessica Viola investigates the triumphs and threats that face baseball being played in Ireland
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