Ours To Protect on Ireland’s Classic Hits Radio

How To Cut Down On Use Of Harmful Pesticides & Herbicides In The Garden

On this week's episode of 'Ours To Protect' here on Ireland's Classic Hits, Traic spoke to Ollie Greene from Betterplants.ie, to find out how to cut down on the use of harmful pesticides and herbicides in the garden. 
He also chatted about the benefits of using fully organic products on your garden's soil.

How To Cut Down On Our Use Of Plastics In The Home

This latest episode from Ireland's Classic Hits' 'Ours To Protect', we once again chatted to Eibhlin Fitzpatrick on how to cut down the use of plastics in the home. 
 
You can find out where in the house would you be able to cut down on the use of plastic, which has increased hugely in households over time.
 
Enjoy!

The Green Flag For Schools Award

On this episode of 'Ours To Protect' here at Ireland's Classic Hits, school teacher James Lowry explained all about the Green Flag For Schools Awards.
 
Set up in 2001, the awards are popular all around Ireland as respected eco label.
 
Enjoy! 

How We Can Cut Down On Household Waste

This latest episode in 'Ours To Protect' on Ireland's Classic Hits saw us speak to Pádraig Ó Máirtín who took us through very simple steps, which can allow you to manage your household waste.
With some changes to your attitude, you can can cost your bin collection costs.
Enjoy! 

How To Improve Energy Efficiency In The Home

This episode of 'Ours To Protect' on Ireland's Classic Hits, Traic had a chat with Tony Palmer on the importance of energy in the home. 
Palmer himself managed to convert a 1970s style bungalow, into an A1 rated or BER (Energy Building Rating) home, improving the house's value in the process. 
Enjoy!

The Emergence Of Refill Shops Around The Country

It's episode 4 of Ours To Protect here at Ireland's Classic Hits, we had a chat with Eibhlin Fitzpatrick about refill shops, and why you should use them often. 

Adding Biodiversity To Your Garden

On this episode of Ours To Protect, Traic caught up with Landscape Architect Paula Sharkey, who provided a holistic insight into what an eco-friendly and biodiverse garden can offer. 
 
You can also find out how you can make a garden more creature friendly, including birds, butterflies, bees and more.

The Importance Of Locally Grown Flowers V Imported Bouquets

On this episode of Ours To Protect On Ireland's Classic Hits, Traic spoke to flower farmer Anna Browne about leaving a carbon footprint of imported flowers, and how we can continue to purchase and use flowers, but with our heads held high where caring for our environment is concerned.  

The Importance Of Bees For Bio-Diversity

For the premiere episode of Ours To Protect on Ireland's Classic Hits, we spoke to Bee Keeper Noel Kelly on the importance of bees, and how you can do your bit to prevent the decline of the bee population. 

Ours To Protect on Ireland’s Classic Hits Radio - Launch Podcast

Ours To Protect is a weekly podcast produced by Ireland's Classic Hits Radio. It is a unique and exciting audio project - a collaboration of local and regional broadcasters from across the country who have come together to tackle climate change, champion climate action, and inform and educate audiences all over Ireland about how they can make a difference.
Our opening podcast is 30 minutes in duration and is available here.