By Lucy Kellly As sustainability and climate action has been drumming up support and momentum over the past few years, student interest in taking action and staying informed has also increased. In turn, lastmonth, there was an abundance of virtual events surrounding sustainability, wellbeing and climate action. Various different societies, groups and supports … [Read more...] about Earth and Sustainability Week at NUIG
Sustainability
SZA launches sustainable street-wear line
By Sarah Gill “Y’all ready to save the ocean or nah?” The fact that fashion is the second dirtiest industry in the world, with oil as the leading pollutant, shouldn’t come as a shock to anyone. Recently, words like ‘fast fashion’ and ‘sustainability’ have been on everyone’s lips. From watching documentaries like The True Cost to reading headlines as we scroll through our … [Read more...] about SZA launches sustainable street-wear line
Sustainable style on a budget: tips and tricks for second-hand shopping
By Molly Fitzpatrick No doubt fashion weeks are a spectacle of glitz and glamour, a creative explosion of everything weird and wonderful about fashion. But fashion week is also a powerful event, granted these couture designs probably aren’t to many people’s taste or budget, but it has the power to completely shape what comes onto the rails of the high street. For this … [Read more...] about Sustainable style on a budget: tips and tricks for second-hand shopping
The diet that could save the future of planet earth
By Molly Fitzpatrick It’s no secret what we put into our bodies on a daily basis affects our own health status but something we may not often consider is how it affects the health of our planet. Farming, particularly livestock farming, plays a major role in climate change, the destruction of habitats, and the pollution of rivers and oceans. With a staggering ten billion … [Read more...] about The diet that could save the future of planet earth
Bamboo toothbrushes – a sustainable future
By Alice O’Donnell It is recommended by dentists and toothpaste companies alike that you change your toothbrush every three to four months. This means that the average person will go through around 240 toothbrushes in their lifetimes. Taking the NUI Galway student body as it is, almost 54,000 toothbrushes will be used and discarded by students this year. If I had to guess … [Read more...] about Bamboo toothbrushes – a sustainable future