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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: Sarah Reilly There have been many scary headlines in national news outlets over the last few weeks regarding the substantial rise in the use of anti-depressants among Irish people. Headline examples include: “Sedation Nation” –Irish Times (27th October 2012) “Sedative and tranquilliser use increases 40% in five years”–Irish Times (24th October 2012) “Increase in…
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U.S. voters go to the polls on November 6th to elect their next president and vice-president. The two front runners for office are the incumbent Democratic candidate, President Barack Obama with his vice-president running mate Joe Biden, and challenger Republican Mitt Romney with his running mate Paul Ryan. TheCity.ie went on to the streets of…
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By Sarah Reilly Rumors of a Smiths reunion were recently quashed by Morrissey, who claims that he has not been approached in relation to an appearance at Glastonbury in 2013. However, passion for the band lives on. Fans from all over the world continue to travel to Manchester in the hope of casting their eyes…
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Lynne Swan Dubliners were in for a treat this past weekend as the first Bram Stoker festival took place in the city. The festival provided, mostly, free, but, ticketed events celebrating the life and writings of one of our most beloved and well-known authors, Bram Stoker. The Spraoi theatre group recreated Stoker’s world as seen…
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Almost a third of Irish people aged 20-29 have received no sex education in their teenage years, according to the Durex Sexual Wellbeing Global Survey. TheCity.ie asks the people of Dublin about their views and experiences. [youtube.com=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4b69yNg-Tv0] By Cormac O’Connor and Liam Keegan
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[youtube.com=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_YGBCTcxUk] By Gill Stedman, Sean Duffy, Cassie Delaney and Brendan Kelly
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