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10 changemakers creating a more sustainable world Image: © howtogoto/Stock.adobe.com As part of Siliconrepublic.com’s Sustainability Week, we want to direct your attention to a few people fighting for a more sustainable world. While individual action around creating a more sustainable world can feel like an uphill battle a lot of the time, creating social norms and standards around sustainability is where the power truly lies when it comes to effecting change. When individuals in society raise their expectations for governments, businesses and corporate leaders and demand action, it will f...

16.00 5 Feb 2021 Down To Earth is Newstalk’s dedicated programme about our natural environment and how we address the limits of our planet's resources. From climate change to species extinction, we cover the toughest challenges with leading experts and celebrated thinkers. You'll hear diverse views, as we try to find common ground in how to fix our most pressing global crises. This week it's all about fast fashion. Carry Somers, co-founder of 'Fashion Revolution' explains the environmental impact of what we wear. Fashionista Sarah Magliocco chronicles her journey into sustainable garments...

Donegal trio crowned 2020 Junk Kouture champions Updated / Friday, 5 Feb 2021 08:29 The winning design was made from plastic milk cartons and recycled glass Three students from Donegal have been crowned 2020 Junk Kouture winners with a fishtail gown made of sea glass, plastic milk cartons and recycled glass such as bottles and jam jars. The event sees participants show off fashion creations they have made from everyday materials. The 2020 final, which was to have been held in Dublin's 3 Arena last March, was cancelled due to the pandemic. But the Junk Kouture team was determined to let...

Who will be crowned 'the next big thing' at Junk Kouture Grand Final this Thursday on RTÉ2? Reporter: ');  '); It will be lights, camera, action as students from across Ireland battle it out to be crowned winner of the rescheduled 2020 Junk Kouture Grand Final this Thursday at 7pm on RTÉ2. Like most live events last year, Covid-19 led to the postponement of the 10th annual Junk Kouture final in 3Arena Dublin in April 2020, but the curtain didn’t fall on Junk Kouture as the team persevered to produce an equally wonderful alternative to their yearly live show. And now for th...