Study examines the ‘urgency’ of constitutionalising environmental rights in Ireland
Discussion on whether Ireland should enshrine environmental rights into its constitution remains a ‘live question, the urgency of which is…
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Three fifths of Irish consumers believe retailers should offer incentives for sustainable shopping
More than three fifths (62%) of Irish consumers believe that retailers should offer incentives or discounts for choosing more sustainable…
Marketing without greenwashing – why it’s time for SMEs to speak up about their sustainability wins
Op-ed by Andrew Sheehan, founder of SustainabilityExamples.com. The other day, I had one of those rare, honest conversations with a…
Communities a key driver of sustainable action, says SEAI chief
Local communities play a “unique and powerful role” in driving sustainable energy actions, the chief executive of the Sustainable Energy…
Bean Around’s Sadhbh Wood on developing a circular economy business from coffee waste
Bean Around is an Irish business that produces sustainable skincare products made from 100% repurposed coffee grounds. Developed by sisters…
Wind, coastal erosion and flooding the most significant environmental risks to Ireland
Extreme wind, coastal erosion and coastal flooding have been identified as the most ‘significant’ environmental risks to Ireland over the…
Irish government pledges €27 million to accelerate circular economy transition
The Irish government has announced over €27 million in new funding from the Circular Economy Fund, to support various initiatives…
Four fifths of Irish businesses see sustainability as a commercial opportunity
Close to four fifths (78%) of Irish businesses view sustainability as a ‘major growth opportunity’ for the coming years, a…
Emissions from Ireland’s built environment set to be in focus at sustainability summit
The inaugural Sustainability in the Built Environment Ireland Summit, hosted by the Business Post, takes place on 17 June at…
Ireland ‘off-track’ to meet 2030 climate targets, Minister urges ‘faster’ action
While Ireland has made “real progress” towards its 2030 climate goals, the country “needs to move faster”, Minister for the…