Ours To Protect - Radio Nova

<p>Ours to Protect is a new weekly podcast hosted by Traic Ó Braonáin and Greg Gaughran from Radio Nova & <a href="http://Nova.ie" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Nova.ie</a>. Each week we explore the reality of climate change and look toward a greener and more sustainable future. We feature experts, we do some myth-busting and give you tips to help you tackle climate impact of energy, travel, food waste and much more.</p>

2025 Episode 14: Motoring & Messages

In this episode we’ll be looking at the harm that various modes of transport can do to our environment, and we’ll also be looking at ways you can cut down on your carbon footprint on your weekly shop.

09-28
07:07

2025 Episode 13: Electric Cars

In this episode we’ll be looking at the electric car market, and chatting with Matthew Sealy from the Irish EV Association.

09-21
12:31

2025 Episode 12: Carbon Footprint

In this episode we’ll be looking at your carbon footprint, and we’ll also be chatting with Blake Boland from Dublin Bus about their journey towards a zero emissions fleet.

09-14
09:18

2025 Episode 11: The Refill Store

In this episode we’ll be looking at the concept of the refill store, and chatting with Anne McCartney-Cutbill from the Cult Zero store in Trim, Co. Meath.

08-31
10:24

2025 Episode 10: More Food Waste

In this episode we’ll be looking at food waste, and chatting with Odile LeBulloch foodwaste.ie to find out how we can cut down on the amount of food we throw out.

08-25
10:54

2025 Episode 9: Food Waste

In this episode we’ll be looking at food waste, and chatting with Gráinne Lambert from the Rediscovery Centre to find out what percentage of our food we throw out.

08-17
09:07

2025 Episode 8: Bees!

In this episode we’ll be finding out why bees are so important, and we’ll be catching up with Dublin Bus about their beehive initiative to help bolster the local Biodiversity!

07-28
09:23

2025 Episode 7: Biodiversity

In this episode we’ll be talking all things Biodiversity, and we’ll be meeting with the teachers and students from a Gaeltacht school in Meath who recently won the Nature Hero Award!

07-21
09:32

2025 Episode 6: Flower Farming

In this episode, we're talking all things Biodiversity, and finding out all about flower farming and protecting the Biodiversity in your area!

07-14
09:58

2025 Episode 5: Pre-Loved Garments

In this episode we're looking at how we can identify fast fashion brands and chatting with Jennifer Thornton from the pre-loved online fashion store Off Set Fashion.

06-30
10:04

2025 Episode 4: Sustainable clothing

In this episode we’ll be looking at some social enterprises that are providing sustainable alternatives for clothing and fashion. We’ll be chatting with Aaran Murphy from Rediscover Fashion, and Mary Fleming from Change Clothes.org

06-22
10:45

2025 Episode 3: Fast Fashion

In this episode we’ll be learning about the fast fashion industry. We’ll also be chatting with Lorna Anne Tierney about ways to make our wardrobe a little more eco friendly,

06-15
08:57

2025 Episode 2: More Energy Efficiency & Solar Panels

In this episode we’ll be discussing more about energy efficiency in the home with Ciaran Byrne from the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland and looking at what grants are available to help you make the change.. We’ll also hear from mother of three Mairead Scally about the difference their new solar panels are making to the home.

05-25
16:39

2025 Episode 1: Energy Efficiency & Conservation

In this episode we’ll be discussing energy efficiency in the home and speaking with Ciaran Byrne from the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland to find out how we can netter insulate our home and make it more energy efficient. We’ll also hear from the kids at Ard Rí Community National School in Navan about their tips on how we can conserve energy!

05-18
15:07

The Finale

On this final episode of Ours To Protect here on Radio Nova, Traic chats to Greg as they revisit past episodes and recap all they learnt about climate-change and sustainability.   Enjoy!

06-06
26:54

GAA Green Clubs

On this episode of Ours To Protect here on Radio Nova, Traic chatted to Mick Arthur from the Green Committee at Clontarf GAA Club about how their team encourages sustainability through the GAA's Green Club Programme.   Enjoy!

05-30
05:50

Rediscover Fashion

On this episode of Ours To Protect here on Radio Nova, Traic spoke to Arran Murphy of the Rediscovery Centre Dublin to find out about how we can repair old clothes to save them from the landfill.   Enjoy!  

05-26
05:27

Hedgerows

On this latest episode of Ours To Protect here on Radio Nova, Traic chatted to Mark Mac Dubhghaill from Hedgerows Ireland on and how they came about, and their historical importance.  We also looked at how they have coloured our countryside.     Enjoy!

05-21
05:18

Evhacs

On this episode of 'Ours To Protect' here on Radio Nova, Traic spoke to Jeff Ahern,  CEO of a new innovative and eco-friendly product Evhacs, which allows you to charge your electric car, power your heat pump, and manage your home energy consumption.     Enjoy!

05-05
05:35

Planet v Plastics

On this episode of 'Ours To Protect' here on Radio Nova, we looked at our our use of plastics, and how we can cut down on our use of them to prevent plastic waste, as part of World Earth Day. To do this, Traic spoke to Rossa Cassidy of the Rediscovery Centre in Ballymun, Co Dublin to find out more.    Enjoy!

04-26
05:29

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