Delighted to announce that the latest episode of my podcast with Sarah Sheehan is now available to listen. This time Daniel takes on the challenge of achieving zero food waste in 4 weeks. Did he reach his goal? Click on the link to find out
Author Archives: Elaine Butler
Newsletter April 2022
On this year’s Earthday I really need this positive reports in this newsletter. Hearing about the wonderful achievements our global cousins are delivering is the perfect antidote to the news that Ireland’s overshoot day hasn’t changed, yet again. April 21st is the day that the citizens in Ireland use more resource than the earth canContinue reading “Newsletter April 2022”
Second-hand Furniture & Homeware in Ireland 2022
I’m delighted to see my articles on sources for second-life goods doing so well on the website. This is a new development. For years now it’s been my listings of eco brands that have performed the best, so for me it’s a great sign. There’s also been an explosion in resale outlets, for all mannerContinue reading “Second-hand Furniture & Homeware in Ireland 2022”
How to Grow Wildflowers for Pollinators
Wildflowers are becoming a regular feature in Irish gardens, and for good reason, they are an easy, attractive, inexpensive way for gardeners to support threatened pollinators like bees and butterflies. Creating one is not rocket science but if you follow the tips below you’ll have the best chance of delivering a beautiful bounty of nectarContinue reading “How to Grow Wildflowers for Pollinators”
Newsletter March 2022
Are you participating in Earth Hour this Saturday? We are. Earth Hour is a global grassroots movement to raise awareness of the climate crisis. It was started in 2007 by WWF and partners as a symbolic lights-out event in Sydney. To participate all you need to do is to turn off all the lights inContinue reading “Newsletter March 2022”