Pollution

canada wildfires

AGENDA

Here’s what’s happening with the Canada wildfires and smoky US skies

Air quality alerts have been issued to at least 13 US states as the smoke from the Quebec…

By Sarah Gill

air pollution skin

BEAUTY

What air pollution really does to your skin (and how to combat it)

Many of the beauty products on pharmacy shelves boast anti-pollution properties, but what does that actually mean? Here,…

By Grace McGettigan

Grace McGettigan at Panda Recycling Centre with Repak

EDITORIAL

10 things we learned from our visit to the recycling centre

We're looking at 10 ways to reduce our carbon footprint, based on a recent visit to a Dublin…

By Grace McGettigan

pollution

BEAUTY

7 shampoos, masks and creams to cleanse pollution from your hair

The newest innovations in haircare come formulated to target three specific issues: the scalp, damaged hair and pollution.…

By Holly O'Neill

EDITORIAL

Air pollution in some areas of Dublin is breaching EU limits

Nitrogen dioxide is caused by emissions from traffic and exposure can aggravate respiratory diseases, particularly asthma. Levels of…

By Leonie Corcoran

depollute your hair

BEAUTY

The minty fresh shampoo that can depollute hair (but still leave it shiny)

Do you need to depollute hair? There's a lot of talk of protecting your skin from environmental damage…

By Aisling Keenan

Cool Planet Experience at Powerscourt - climate change

EDITORIAL

‘Eye-opening and empowering’: this climate change experience at Powerscourt is a must

At IMAGE, we're passionate about sustainability. We want to slow down climate change, reduce our carbon footprints and…

By Grace McGettigan

Plastic water bottle via Pexels

EDITORIAL

New research finds 90% of bottled water contains micro-plastics

When was the last time you had a bottle of water? This morning? Maybe you're drinking from one…

By Grace McGettigan

hair masks

BEAUTY

Four nourishing hair masks to help bring your hair back to life

It's nearly time for the IMAGE Business of Beauty Awards 2019. On March 10, the best of the…

By Holly O'Neill

Walkers

EDITORIAL

Walkers crisp packets to be recycled following social media protest

Pepsico, the makers of Walkers crisps, have confirmed they’re launching a “free and simple way to recycle” its…

By Grace McGettigan

EDITORIAL

Breaking news: Cher is coming to Dublin

This is not a drill people. The legendary, iconic, diva-at-large herself Cher is bringing her world tour to…

By Erin Lindsay

Whale via WWF-Indonesia

EDITORIAL

Dead whale found with 115 plastic cups and 25 plastic bags in its stomach

A dead sperm whale, who washed up on the coast of Indonesia this week, had almost six kilograms…

By Grace McGettigan