By Olivia Hanna It’s no secret that pollution and climate change are some of the biggest problems our generation has to face. Disposable, single use plastics are ingrained in our lifestyles. We have become a culture that prioritizes convenience over the care of our environment. There’s no way we can repair the damage we’ve already done, but everyone can make changes that … [Read more...] about How to start living a more sustainable lifestyle
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CCAFS society on mission to reduce waste on campus
Members of the Climate Change, Agriculture, and Food Security (CCAFS) society are spreading awareness about consumption and waste through creative initiatives around campus. Every two weeks 1 million coffee cups are thrown into Irish landfills, and washing clothes sends millions of microplastics into the ocean. But with such a largescale problem, is it possible for one … [Read more...] about CCAFS society on mission to reduce waste on campus
Reduce, Reuse, ReCupán
New campaign to help both your pocket and the planet You have probably never put much thought into where your morning coffee cup ends up when thrown in the bin before class, especially if it’s before 10am. However new reports show that here in Ireland we are disposing of over 2 million coffee cups into our landfills each day. Disposable cups are becoming a huge … [Read more...] about Reduce, Reuse, ReCupán