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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 Sean Kavanagh The Irish Government has announced that they will provide €154 million in contributions to fund a new pension scheme named My Future Fund, beginning in 2026. This initiative will offer many young people their first opportunity to start saving for retirement, and those who aren’t focused on retirement planning can withdraw all contributions…
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The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has exploded in the last year. According to the article published by ExplodingTopics and surveys conducted by Forbes, IBM, and McKinsey, nearly 78% of businesses are implementing AI in at least one business function. How is the Irish Government aiming to actualise the use of AI and regulate…
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You’re awoken in the middle of the night to the deafening sound of an emergency siren. You scramble off the floor you’ve been sleeping on for the past 9 days; in the haze of panicked chaos, you manage to get on a life vest and make your way to the upper deck of the boat you’re travelling on. You and 90 other people sit there, unarmed, hands in the air as the…
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When the Irish first came to New York, they brought more than just hope of finding a better life – away from famine, rebellion and civil war. They brought with them their religion, their industriousness, their warmth – remnants of home that made their way across the Atlantic. Walking through New York City today, their presence can still be felt – in the foundations of…
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Food waste is something that isn’t mentioned as often when speaking about the climate crisis, as it is only accounting for 10% of the total percentage with the climate crisis. The main issue with food waste is the significant resource waste it uses to bring your food from fork to plate, but also the carbon…
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