Overseas holidays bring unexpected stress, but ones closer to home mean you can really relax

Engineers working to develop greener concrete should look to the 2,000-year-old Pantheon for inspiration

Joy to the world, without prank gifts, plastic toys and novelty jumpers made from synthetic fibres that cannot be recycled

An artificial tree used over many years can be better for reducing emissions than buying a real one every year

Lack of joined-up agency thinking in relation to Michelin is symptomatic of wider State indifference to restaurant sector

The number of prospective homebuyers paying between €1,000 and €2,000 in rent has more than doubled since 2017, according to Bank of Ireland

Demand for sustainable green buildings is driving activity, but lack of development pipeline may push rents up

With a little planning you can keep the magic - just with less waste

Concerns about the environment, a desire to declutter, and creating community are just some of the reasons parents are opting for swap groups

Community benefit funds are a useful way to enhance public engagement with energy and sustainability and address delays in developing infrastructure

The festive season was once characterised by excess, but the Irish are becoming increasingly aware of their waste and bad habits, writes Domhnall O’Donoghue

12 month wait for grid connection ‘makes forward thinking almost impossible’ Oireachtas committee told

Coillte weighs development of up to 50 eco-sensitive cabins on grounds of historic Wicklow estate where Parnell was born

Real wool garments are durable and naturally sustainable but it pays to be savvy about percentages, so read the label

Some shoppers wait all year for Black Friday to make necessary purchases they would otherwise not be able to afford, but others are enticed to buy stuff they otherwise wouldn’t

Studies consistently show that positive reinforcement drives more sustainable change than punishment

Studies show plastics can accumulate at alarming levels in the human body, with your home kitchen among the culprits

Solid fuel use is one of the biggest sources of air pollution in Ireland, posing a serious public health challenge

Messaging about ‘green fares’ or ‘responsible’ aviation is often misleading

‘Inequality is damaging our society, so you can’t act on the climate crisis and ignore this’