Ours to Protect

Orla hears about a new national initiative which aims to see the planting of 100 million native Irish trees across the island of Ireland throughout the next decade.

In this episode, we take a look at the environmental impact of weddings and ways you can put some climate consciousness into your big day out.

In this week's episode, we have a look at the theory behind 'The Power of One' which says each person has the potential to change the future. Orla finds out how one person can influence change for the good of the environment.

They are manufactured to last a lifetime by a company that has been around for over 100 years. This week, we look at the environmental impact of the TikTok trend; the Stanley Cup.

The festive Valentine's flower is not in season for Ireland in February and we take a look at more sustainable flower gifts. 

Roses are red and violets are blue - but is there a greener alternative than gifting roses this Valentine's Day? The festive flower is not in season for Ireland in February and we take a look at more sustainable flower gifts. 

We learn more about an initiative that promotes strategies to prolong the life of products and keep them in circulation for longer.

We know the phrase: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. But what about Repair? We learn more about an initiative that promotes strategies tho prolong the life of products and keep them in circulation for a longer period of time.

Orla finds out more about the latest nationwide recycling initiative, Deposit Return Scheme, that uses reverse vending machines.

Stores across the country are gearing up for the launch of the new Deposit Return Scheme, starting February 1st. Orla finds out more about the latest nationwide recycling initiative that uses reverse vending machines.

The EU is setting out to ban terms like "climate neutral" and "climate positive" without any evidence to support the claims.

The EU is setting out to ban terms like "climate neutral" and "climate positive" without any evidence to support the claims. Orla finds out more about the new legislation against "greenwashing" and how we can be more aware of it in our everyday lives.

This week in Ours to Protect, Orla looks at how you can reuse thanks to some independent businesses in the South East.

We all know how important it is to reduce, reuse and recycle! This week in Ours to Protect, Orla looks at how you can reuse thanks to some independent businesses in the South East.

This week on Ours to Protect, we at environmentally friendly ways you can dispose of your Christmas tree now that the festive season is over.

This week on Ours to Protect, Orla is looking at environmentally friendly ways you can dispose of your Christmas tree now that the festive season is well and truly over.

In this episode of Ours to Protect, Orla debunks some recycling myths with Laura Sherry from Repak.

In this episode of Ours to Protect, Orla debunks some recycling myths with Laura Sherry from Repak.

Orla Rapple quizzes Green Party Councillor, Cristina Kiely on all the important points from the Conference of the Parties - AKA COP28. 

In the latest episode of Ours to Protect, Orla quizzes Green Party Councillor, Cristina Kiely on all the important points from the Conference of the Parties - AKA COP28. 

Orla visits a salvage yard on the outskirts of Kilkenny city to see how they are playing their part in environmental action.

This week on Ours to Protect, Orla visits a salvage yard on the outskirts of Kilkenny city to see how they are playing their part in environmental action.

It's officially gifting season and Orla has some great advice on how to have a more sustainable Christmas.

It's officially gifting season and Orla has some great advice on how to have a more sustainable Christmas.