What Planet are you on?: Sustainability, environment, climate

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What Planet Are You On • 05 Oct 22

Maïa Dunphy on sustainability: "I'm an advocate for common sense"

The broadcaster is returning for the third season of What Planet Are You On?, which kicks off tonight, bringing with her her positivity and no-nonsense take on sustainability.
living • 16 Oct 22

What are the environmental impacts your pledges will have?

What are the environmental impacts your pledges will have?
What Planet Are You On • 11 Oct 22

Why we shouldn't call it "waste"

What Planet Are You On?'s Dr Brian Kelleher explains why we shouldn't call the items we dispose of at home or in work or school "waste".
living • 11 Oct 22

How does our household waste contribute to greenhouse gas?

What Planet Are You On?'s Dr Brian Kelleher explains how our household waste contributes to greenhouse gas emissions.
living • 11 Oct 22

How does household energy create greenhouse gas?

What Planet Are You On?'s Dr. Paul Deane explains how our household energy usage creates greenhouse gas.
living • 11 Oct 22

What Planet Are You On? returns with new climate challenges

If you've been looking for some motivation to make some sustainable changes around how you use water, energy and waste, here it is.
living • 11 Oct 22

How does the food we eat generate greenhouse gas?

Dr Aifric O Sullivan is an Assistant Professor at UCD School of Agriculture and Food Science, Principal Investigator at UCD Institute of Food and Health and Deputy Vice Principal (International) at UCD College of Health and Agricultural Sciences.
living • 10 Oct 22

How does the water we use in our homes generate greenhouse gas?

Fiona Regan is Professor in Chemistry at Dublin City University and Director of the DCU Water Institute.
living • 10 Oct 22

How do make your diet more sustainable

Dr Aifric O'Sullivan, an Assistant Professor at UCD School of Agriculture and Food Science, shares her tips for creating a more sustainable diet.
living • 11 Oct 22

Expert tips on avoiding food waste at home

Dr Aifric O'Sullivan shares her tips on avoiding food waste at home.
Food • 26 Oct 23

How to have a spookily sustainable Halloween

The amount of excess waste in terms of food and plastic that is generated at this time of year is downright scary.
living • 17 Oct 21

10 easy ways to be more sustainable at home

Making the switch is easier than you think, and you could save money too. Sam Wylie-Harris finds out more.
Home • 11 May 21

What goes in the green bin? Recycling rules for Ireland

We've listed all the materials in your home that can be recycled. Simply print this article out and keep it in your kitchen as a handy reference.
Lifehack • 10 Oct 22

4 Irish families take on an eco-friendly challenge

A brand-new series of What Planet Are You On? returns with presenter Maia Dunphy to RTÉ One on Sunday evenings at 18.30.
living • 10 Oct 22

How can we cut down on water waste at home?

Here's why you should swap out your body wash for a simple bar of soap.
living • 25 Sep 20

How much energy do we use at home?

Our homes are responsible for a quarter of energy-related CO2 emissions.
living • 08 Oct 22

An expert's guide to recycling household waste

Did you know that Plastic usage has increased by approximately 900% since 1980?
living • 18 Sep 20

Here's where you can shop sustainably in Ireland

There are more environmentally friendly ways of shopping that won't cost the earth - literally.
living • 06 Nov 19

7 ways to cut down on food waste at home

It is estimated that the average Irish household throws out €400 – €1000 worth of food every year!
Food • 06 Dec 19

What should you do with your e-waste?

It's becoming a growing problem.
Living • 17 Feb 20

3 ways to cut down plastic waste in your beauty routine

Small changes can make a big difference when it comes to plastic pollution, says Katie Wright.
Beauty • 23 Jun 20

From wet wipes to toys: 5 easy eco-friendly ideas for new parents

These simple switches can help divert waste from landfill.
living • 31 Aug 20

8 ways to make your Christmas more unique and eco-friendly

The environment always pays a very high price during the festive season.
living • 21 Nov 22

How one Dublin community is leading the way in recycling

A community initiative that has been making a big difference for nearly 20 years.
Homegrown Heroes • 03 Dec 20

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Make your Pledge

Maïa Dunphy on sustainability: "I'm an advocate for common sense"

What are the environmental impacts your pledges will have?

Why we shouldn't call it "waste"

How does our household waste contribute to greenhouse gas?

How does household energy create greenhouse gas?

What Planet Are You On? returns with new climate challenges

How does the food we eat generate greenhouse gas?

How does the water we use in our homes generate greenhouse gas?

How do make your diet more sustainable

Expert tips on avoiding food waste at home

How to have a spookily sustainable Halloween

10 easy ways to be more sustainable at home

What goes in the green bin? Recycling rules for Ireland

4 Irish families take on an eco-friendly challenge

How can we cut down on water waste at home?

How much energy do we use at home?

An expert's guide to recycling household waste

Here's where you can shop sustainably in Ireland

7 ways to cut down on food waste at home

What should you do with your e-waste?

3 ways to cut down plastic waste in your beauty routine

From wet wipes to toys: 5 easy eco-friendly ideas for new parents

8 ways to make your Christmas more unique and eco-friendly

How one Dublin community is leading the way in recycling

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