Tag: EU
Are Our Hedgerows Being Misused and Wasted? A Missed Opportunity for Wildlife and the Environment
By ZWAI member Mary Rafferty Hedgerows are one of Ireland’s most important natural assets — but they are being mismanaged and underutilised. Poor cutting practices, declining traditional skills, and growing pressure to treat deadwood as fuel are combining to strip hedgerows of their true ecological value. This is not just a missed opportunity for wildlife…
Toxic Threads: How Shein and Temu’s Cheap Fashion Is Poisoning You and Our Planet
As we all know, the appeal of ultra-fast fashion has taken the world by storm, with brands like Shein and Temu offering trendy clothing at incredibly low prices. We’ve previously discussed the environmental impact of these companies, but there’s more to the story. Beneath the surface of these fashionable bargains lies a concerning reality: Hazardous…
Planet vs. Plastics: A Call to Action for Earth Day 2024
As we approach Earth Day 2024 on the 22nd of April, the urgency to address one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time is clearer than ever: the battle between our planet and plastics.
