environmentally friendly

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Green energy: 50% of homeowners are considering installing solar panels

With creeping energy bills and an awareness of the need for eco-friendly energy sources, a surprising number of…

By Megan Burns

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Want to reduce your energy bills? A guide to retrofitting options from quantity surveyor Patricia Power

Half of us don’t know our home’s BER rating, but it’s the first step to improving your home’s…

By Megan Burns

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Room to Improve quantity surveyor Claire Irwin shares her expert advice on making your home more energy efficient

From where to start, to the ins and outs of things like insulation and renewable heating systems, Claire…

By Megan Burns

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Simple ways to make your garden more biodiverse from garden designer Jane McCorkell

No matter how big your outdoor space, encouraging biodiversity is a great way to support nature. Here are…

By Megan Burns

eco-friendly home swaps

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Easy eco-friendly home swaps to help you live more sustainably

By Megan Burns

AGENDA

How to improve your business’s carbon footprint

If you're concerned that your business could be doing more to tackle climate change, you're probably right —…

By Colette Sexton

STYLE

‘Lighter wallet, clearer conscience’: The planet-friendly impact of charity-shop shopping

Is it the end of the line when it comes to throw-away clothes? As part of our Sustainable…

By Amanda Cassidy

EDITORIAL

We love these Irish face masks made from recycled ocean plastic, and so does Leonardo DiCaprio

Irish company “RashR” has pivoted its business to produce eco-friendly, reusable face masks with filters, with €2 of…

By Dominique McMullan