Ours To Protect - Radio Nova

On this latest edition of ‘Ours To Protect’ on Radio Nova, Traic once again chatted to Richella Duggan on the Bird Song of a robin in the final segment of this three part feature.   Enjoy!    

This week's edition of Ours To Protect here on Radio Nova, we looked at the charity, The Gaelic Woodland Project. Organised by skill sharing volunteers, this charity creates an ecologically complex patchwork of native habitats in Ireland. They have started working on a project to acquire land for a native woodland to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the famine in 2045. Traic spoke to Eoin Conn...

On the second of our three part feature on Bird Song here on 'Ours To Protect' on Radio Nova, Traic had another chat with Bird Song expert and enthusiast, Richella Duggan to discuss the call of the wren. Richella spoke to Traic about how to recognise the sound of a wren.  Enjoy! 

In this episode of 'Ours To Protect' here on Radio Nova, Traic chatted to Ciaran Byrne of the Sustainable Energy Authority Ireland (SEAI) to find out about the Building Energy Rating (BER), and what it involves.   Enjoy!

On this episode of 'Ours To Protect' here on Radio Nova, Traic chatted to Bird Song expert and enthusiast Richella Duggan about the sounds of a black bird, as well as how her interest in the subject started.   Enjoy! 

On this edition of Ours To Protect here on Radio Nova, Traic chatted to Aaron Murphy from Ballymun's Rediscovery Centre who explained the repurposing fabric and fashion workshops, along with training that they offer.   Enjoy! 

This latest edition of 'Ours To Protect' here on Radio Nova, Traic chatted with Eoghan Connaughton the founder of volunteer group, The Gaelic Woodland Project. This group were founded in response to the lack of efficient levels of forestry for extensive agriculture to take place. For decades, farmers and private land owners have been paid to plant trees on their land, instead of intensive agricult...

On this latest episode of 'Ours To Protect' here on Radio Nova, Traic spoke to sustainability expert Eibhlin Fitzpatrick of the Refill Mill on how to start taking steps towards a sustainable way of living. Enjoy!

On this new episode of ‘Ours To Protect’, Traic chatted to Dave Kavanagh of the Rediscovery Centre in Ballymun to find out about recycled paint. This is one of several projects undertaken by the team from the centre.   Enjoy!

This edition ‘Ours To Protect’ here on Radio Nova, we discussed online resources that can make people shop and purchase foods from the greener end of the shelves. Traic spoke to the Earthy Marketplace founder Lorna Anne Tierney to discuss her online resources, and how it can help.   Enjoy!

For the first episode of Radio Nova's 'Ours To Protect' for 2024, sustainability expert Padraig O'Mairtin spoke to Traic about steps that can be taken to improve our domestic recycling. The father of four also revealed how his family recycles.   Enjoy!

On this latest edition of 'Ours To Protect' here On Radio Nova, Traic chatted with Green Party Councillor Hazel Smyth about the different ways that the public can take action amid the ongoing climate crisis. We also find out how you could get involved with environmental groups, to help take action, and make your feelings heard.   Enjoy!

This episode of 'Ours To Protect' on Radio Nova, saw Traic speak to the Director of Ballymun's Rediscovery Centre Gráinne Lambert,  on what this centre has to offer, as well as the idea of upcycling and re-purposing. This involves things like bringing old fabrics, bicycles, furniture or even paint back to life.    Enjoy!

On this latest edition of 'Ours To Protect' on Radio Nova, Traic spoke to sustainability expert Anna Browne of Big Sky Flowers, to look at ways in which we can all enjoy a much more greener, eco-friendly Christmas. At Christmas, we generate 30% more waste than at any other time during the year, from remnants of turkeys, to packaging and wrapping paper.  Anna Browne mentioned some tips to cut down...

On this episode of 'Ours To Protect' on Radio Nova, we explored the ongoing debate into fake and real Christmas trees, and which are better for the environment.   Amongst many things discussed, we looked at how cutting down real trees might not quite be the environment killer, that one might have initially thought.   Enjoy! 

This week's edition of 'Ours To Protect' on Radio Nova, saw Traic speak with Claire Delabre, owner of the Handmade Design Studio in Mullingar.   The pair chatted about the reasons behind the huge growth in popularity in redesigned furniture and clothing.   Claire's shop is one of many which produce redesigned and clothing and furniture.   Enjoy!

On this week's episode of 'Ours To Protect', Traic spoke to sustainability expert Padraig O'Mairtin about all things Ecobricks. Ecobricks are recycled bottles, packed with soft plastics, until they are as hard as a brick, hence the name. Padraig spoke to Traic about why he has a particular fondness for these Ecobricks.   Enjoy!

This latest episode of 'Ours To Protect' on Radio Nova, saw Traic speak to the Refill Mill's Eibhlin Fitzpatrick, regarding waste in the workplace. The latest figures would indicate that the misuse of such resources has led to a 4.5% turnover rate. Eibhlin offered wonderful advice to Traic on cutting down waste in the workplace, and cutting the cost. Enjoy!

This latest episode of 'Ours To Protect' on Radio Nova, Traic spoke to Ollie Green from Betterplants.ie who spoke about composting, and more specifcally, the Bokoshi Bin. The Bokoshi Bin is a composting system, which can make the process of composting that bit easier for the average household. Ollie Green explained to Traic about this composting system, and how it works. Enjoy!

On this week's episode of 'Ours To Protect', Traic spoke to sustainability expert David Gilroy, about the annual Púca Festival, celebrating the origins of Halloween in Athboy, Co Meath. Gilroy spoke to Traic about how this idea came about, the origins for this festival, and it's origins.   Enjoy!    

On this week’s episode of ‘Ours To Protect’, on 'Radio Nova', we look at all things Halloween, as extravagant lights, costumes, decorations seem to appear in shop windows earlier and earlier each year. What comes with the territory here, is the fact that the carbon footprint with this festival is rising. For example, 83% of costumes purchased around Halloween are non-recyclable, oil based plastics...

This week on ‘Ours To Protect’, on Radio Nova, Traic took a trip to a certified organic farm in the midlands  to speak to Diana Pickersgill, who alongside her daughter, has been running the farm there for the last 30 years. Traic chatted with Diana about about the benefits of going organic.   Enjoy!

On this week's episode of 'Ours To Protect', Traic had a chat to Green Kids, Caomhán and Orna about the different ways that that we can reuse our waste. This would be much more beneficial than just recycling or throwing them in the nearest general waste bin. We have all been guilty of that! These are the sort of actions today which will impact future generations. Enjoy!

On this latest episode of 'Ours To Protect' on Radio Nova, Traic caught up Ollie Greene from Betterplants.ie, to discuss microgreens. Mircogreens are becoming more popular with chefs far and wide, as they try to incorporate elements to their dishes which are visually appealing, and beneficial for your health. Ollie chatted to Traic about what are microgreens exactly.  Enjoy! 

On this week’s episode of Ours To Protect on Radio Nova, Traic chatted to the Refill Mill's Eibhlin Fitzpatrick on all things household waste, and how we can do our bit to cut down on the problem in our households, and save some money in the process.   Enjoy!