Resource Efficiency is the new buzzword. With our limited amount of natural resources and with the astronomical level of extraction of non-renewable natural resources over the decades, our world is facing a future with less available and more expensive virgin materials. Additionally, as we are in a time of peak oil (where production of oil [...]
As part of our work on climate change, VOICE is a member of Ireland’s Stop Climate Chaos, a coalition of NGOs working to introduce an Irish Climate Change Law. We are asking you to take 2 minutes out of your day to contact your local TD and ask for an Irish Climate Bill. Read on.. [...]
Dundrum Town Centre in Dublin has been awarded the county’s first Ecocert certification, recognising the steps it has taken towards sustainability. The Environmental Protection Agency, Local Authorities and environmental consultancy, Econcertive formed part of the steering committee which approved the award. The certification will be valid for 3 years, during which time the Centre will [...]
Ireland has been awarded the prestigious International Stars of Energy Efficiency Award for the Government’s grant scheme for home energy efficiency. Carried out by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI), the programme is the only initiative outside of the US to receive an award this year. Below is the press release issued by the [...]
Presented by SEAI, the Energy Show is a must for industry and business to see and learn about the latest sustainable energy technologies and practices. This annual two-day exhibition showcases leading energy suppliers and the latest innovative products and services. You can also get a wealth of tips from best practice case studies and insights [...]
The 15th Convergence Festival started yesterday May 26th and runs until Tuesday the 1st of June. It is run by The Village Project in Cloughjordan, Cultivate, Transition Ireland and many more and it features talks, conferences, workshops and world café discussions on how urban and rural communities can adapt and thrive in these uncertain times. [...]
Be sure to pledge your support for Earth Hour by switching off your lights between 8.30 and 9.30pm on Saturday 27th March. In 2009 hundreds of millions of people around the world showed their support by turning off their lights for this one hour. Earth Hour 2010 will continue to be a global call to [...]
Two 8 foot tall, blinking, walking, talking and dancing Polar Bears set off yesterday January 20th from Dublin Zoo to encourage the people of Ireland to reduce their carbon emissions by 10% in 2010. The bears were waved goodbye by Dublin Zoo Director, Leo Oosterweghel and 10:10’s campaign’s manager, John Hesnan. Charles Stanley-Smith, An Taisce, Ciara [...]
Food processors rely on the petrol based delivery of fresh or refrigerated food. They use emulsifiers, preservatives, colouring agents and other additives many of which rely on oil-based energy sources. Energy is needed to run the machinery that prepares, cleans, and cooks food at this stage. Huge amounts of water are also used to clean [...]
