Category Archives: News

Happiness is matter of perspective, which I think this quote about the climate crisis exemplifies perfectly. “I’m optimistic for the future because we haven’t even tried yet” What a great way to interpret the depressing news that even with the new pledges made at COP26, it is now clear the world is still on aContinue reading “Newsletter August”

I’m delighted with myself this week for four reasons. Firstly I’ve just landed a lovely new client, a European environmental NGO! Secondly, a fabulous circular economy furniture project that I’m working on was launched on Wednesday. Thirdly, I got an enquiry from a TV production company about a possible project and to top it allContinue reading “Newsletter July”

I had a wonderfully uplifting encounter with the owner of a new low-waste store, The Proper Shopper in Dublin 18,  last week. They are only open a few weeks, so brand new, fresh faced and brimming with enthusiasm. If you’re in the area pop down and say hello. Tell Brian Elaine sent you. . WhenContinue reading “Newsletter June”

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”

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”