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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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First impressions? Wow, there’s a lot of close ups! Give me Adele’s face smeared in Bolognese oil one more time and… well, just don’t. Ok? This arty French flick is the latest hit to come out of the Cannes Film Festival, and boy it doesn’t disappoint. We’re introduced to our young protagonist, Adèle, as she…
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I, like countless other people living, working, and studying in the capital, use the Luas fairly regularly. Cheap, reliable, and convenient, the light rail service is invaluable for many commuters. However, use the Luas for any length of time and you can’t help but notice certain recurring stereotypes in your fellow passengers; some disruptive, most…
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Twitter is fast becoming an important figure in the world of journalism. The social media website is at the heart of breaking news thanks to its quick and easy Speaking to Twitter.com, Andrew Miller, CEO of the Guardian Media group said “Twitter is the fastest way to break news now.10% of our traffic now comes…
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It was Ronald Reagan, of all people, who pointed out that if prostitution was the world’s oldest profession, and politics it’s second oldest, there was often not a lot of difference between the two. Political corruption is as old as the hills, but is it inevitable? “You will never get rid of the human tendency…
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Hundreds of happy customers turned out in the freezing cold this morning to see the re-opening of Clerys on Dublin’s O’Connell Street. The department store, which is one of the oldest of its kind in Europe, closed suddenly last July when flash flooding caused millions of euro in damage. Minister for Arts, Heritage and the…
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Rumours have been rife in the Irish media for a long time that RTÉ’s top crime drama “Love/Hate” is set to be remade by the US market. Last week, the Irish Daily Star reported that if the series were to go ahead, Colin Farrell would be interested in taking on the role of Nidge. TheCity.ie…
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