Sustainability

Developing next generation enzymes to underpin industries from food to therapeutic drugs

BioEnz is developing a commercial portfolio of novel enzymes that will play a key role in protecting the environment, improving nutrition and treating disease

Frequent-flyer rewards should be replaced with a frequent-flyer levy

Flying causes more of the pollution that’s heating up our climate than any other form of transport

Take fewer flights or switch to an EV – what’s the best way to reduce my carbon emissions?

Amid all the continuing noise around climate action, it can be hard to know which changes will really make a difference

My son wants to study sustainability but has no idea what course to choose. Can you help?

There are lots to choose from at university, with new options well worth considering

70% of Dublin’s ‘new’ private rented sector housing has no sustainability rating

Majority of Dublin's big apartment landlords not implementing sustainable processes that would maximise value of their investment, CBRE research finds

The antidote to Trump’s tariff chaos is a clean and green trade agreement

We need to muster the political mettle we saw during the financial crisis to avert the trade wars that threaten everyone

Easter costs: Why extravagant egg packaging could see consumers paying double

Fancy boxes and synthetic decorations add to transportation costs, and ultimately to consumers’ recycling bin charges

Legal threats see some climate activists turn to clandestine sabotage activities

Ireland has a long history of courageous climate and environmental activism which includes protests against LNG and fracking, the Corrib gas pipeline, tree felling at the Glen of the Downs, Sitka spruce plantations and data centres

‘Our health is intrinsically linked to the natural world. Quite simply, no nature, no health’

If you think hospital waiting lists and access to GP care are challenging now, climate change will bring more difficulties

This trend for lighting up gardens may seem an inviting one, but it needs to be done with care

Studies show that birds, bats and insects are among animals in the natural world affected by light pollution

Gas Networks Ireland weighs bid for Green Generation injection site

Move comes as EU acts on fuel fraud blamed for company’s receivership

Smelling sweet with natural deodorants made in Cork

New Innovator: When Ben Breslin of Vico Naturals couldn’t find a sustainable natural deodorant to meet his standards, he created one himself

We’ve been sold the idea that replacing instead of fixing is faster, but is it really?

Mending is better than spending, and online directory RepairMyStuff.ie is a one-stop-shop that makes it easy to find local repair businesses

Thrifted gifts: ‘If you’re worried about the environment, it’s conscience-free shopping’

Bring your gift-giving to the next level with these tips from three thrifting enthusiasts

Irish economy will stagnate unless we change our R&D tax framework for multinationals

Research and development in Ireland remains tethered to a physical presence and employment here – an approach increasingly out of step with wider global shifts

How to go green for St Patrick’s Day without the environmental toll

Consumerism has taken hold and celebrations for our national day can generate a lot of waste

How can homes be futureproofed to deal with power outages caused by extreme weather?

Will traditional heating methods return to new builds or will backup generators become commonplace?

Ireland is emerging from winter, but maybe hold off mowing your lawn for now

If you are lucky enough to have a lawn or patch of grass, mowing less is one of the best things you can do to help Ireland’s pollinators and biodiversity

Connemara National Park to expand by 250 hectares after land purchase

Minister for Heritage announces doubling of walkways in Co Galway nature attraction via partnership between parks service and Fáilte Ireland

Five ways to slash Ireland’s looming multi-billion euro climate fines

Two advisory councils outline gross failures to face up to climate realities

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