Tag: sustainability
ZWAI Joins Forces with Coldplay to Champion Sustainability at Dublin Concerts
Submitted by: Nazia Naheed Husain, ZWAI Member and Volunteer at the Coldplay Concert In a monumental collaboration that underscores the growing synergy between music and environmental activism, ZWAI had the unique opportunity to participate in Coldplay’s highly anticipated Dublin concerts, held at Croke Park from August 29 to September 2, 2024. The partnership, facilitated by…
ZWAI at Coldplay: Featured in Westmeath Topic on 22nd August 2024
We were delighted to be featured in Westmeath Topic on the 22nd of August. Thanks to Lorraine Murphy and the rest of the folks at Westmeath Topic!
“We Can All Do Our Bit”: Spotlight for ZWAI in Westmeath Topic Newspaper
One of our founding members, Jack O’Sullivan, was featured representing ZWAI in Westmeath Topic recently – one of Westmeath’s most popular weekly newspapers. Thank you to Lorraine Murphy for the wonderful interview and for featuring Jack and his zero waste tips! Always good to spread the zero waste message. The article is below: Click below…
Dereliction in Ireland: Wasted Opportunity Beyond the Housing Crisis
Ireland’s housing crisis is a well documented and widely discussed issue. However, there’s a less talked-about aspect that compounds the problem: the significant amount of waste associated with the derelict properties scattered across the country. These neglected buildings are not just a visual blight; they represent a massive waste of resources that could otherwise be…
Positive Zero Waste News from Ukraine: CC Yard in Ruska Lozova, Kharkiv
The CC Yard in Kharkiv collects and distributes materials for rebuilding the war-damaged Dergachyv community. Contributions of building supplies and salvaged materials support reconstruction efforts.
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.
UN International Zero Waste Day, 30th March 2024
Today, 30th March 2024, marks the UN International Zero Waste Day. Here’s what we have to say….
Unravelling the Threads: The True Cost of Fast Fashion
Like a toxic relationship, the push and pull of the fashion industry continues to leave consumers with a sense of confusion. We are manipulated by the media and shiny storefronts into thinking we need the newest trend, and then when the quality of that new dress or cardigan is diminished after one wash, we are…
