Ours to Protect is a new weekly podcast from Ireland’s Classic Hits Radio in association with the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland and broadcast live across Ireland. It’s 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.
Latest episodes
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6 min
Eco-Free Confectionary
On this episode of Ours To Protect here on Ireland's Classic Hits Radio, we looked at the company Chocolate Eclaire, who sell luxury and eco-friendly confectionary. To find out mor…
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6 min
EV Charging Stations
On this episode of Ours To Protect on Ireland's Classic Hits Radio, we looked at a brand new Irish product which combines a heat pump with air conditioning system with a car chargi…
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5 min
Eco Friendly Construction
On this episode of Ours To Protect here on Ireland's Classic Hits Radio, we looked at how using natural materials can improve building performance and durability. For this, Traic s…
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Hedgegrows
On this episode of Ours To Protect here on Ireland's Classic Hits Radio, Traic had a chat with to Mark Mac Dubhghaill of to find out about the importance of hedgegrows for the envi…
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Planet v Plastics
On this latest episode of 'Ours To Protect' here on Ireland's Classic Hits Radio, we marked World Earth Day with the theme 'Planet v Plastics'. For this, Traic spoke to Rossa Cassi…
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Pre Loved Clothing
On this edition of Ours To Protect here on Ireland's Classic Hits Radio, we looked buying second hand or pre-loved clothing. To do this, Traic spoke to Jennifer Thornton of Offset…
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Environmental Workshops
On this latest episode of 'Ours To Protect' here on Ireland's Classic Hits Radio, we focused on Ballymun's Rediscovery Centre in Dublin and the workshops they offer for schools and…
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Peatlands
On this week's episode of 'Ours To Protect' here on Ireland's Classic Hits Radio, we looked at environmental photography. To find out more, Traic had a chat with photographer Tina…
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Eco Cleaning
On this week's edition of 'Ours To Protect' on Ireland's Classic Hits Radio, Traic spoke to sustainability expert Eibhlin Fitzpatrick of the Refill Mill, on how we can use more env…
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Rediscover Cycling
This week's episode of 'Ours To Protect', on Ireland's Classic Hits Radio, saw Traic have a chat with Mark Dunne the Programme Manager of the Rediscovery Centre in Ballymun, Dublin…
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Grow Your Own In 24! (Part III)
On this latest episode of 'Ours To Protect' here on Ireland's Classic Hits Radio, check out the third instalment of our three part feature of 'Grow Your Own In 24!'. We have alread…
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Community Wetlands Forum
On this week's episode of 'Ours To Protect' here on Ireland's Classic Hits Radio, we looked at the Community Wetlands Forum. This society was set up in order to support the protect…
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Grow Your Own In 24! (Part II)
In the second of our three part feature on Grown Your Own In 24! on 'Ours To Protect' here on Ireland's Classic Hits Radio, Traic once again spoke to Ollie Greene of Betterplants.i…
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Electric Cars
On this episode of 'Ours To Protect' here on Ireland's Classic Hits Radio, we focused on electric cars, with our very own Eoin Glackin meeting up with Patrick Comerford of Windsor…
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6 min
Grow Your Own In 24!
On this episode of 'Ours To Protect' here on Ireland's Classic Hits Radio, Traic spoke to Ollie Greene from Betterplants.ie on the best way to start growing your own vegetables in…
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Conscious Consumerism
On this edition of Ours To Protect here on Ireland's Classic Hits Radio, Traic spoke to Lorna Anne Tierney from the Earthy Marketplace to find out about what it entails. Enjoy!
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Solar Panels
On this week's episode of 'Ours To Protect' here on Ireland's Classic Hits Radio, Traic spoke to Tony Palmer on what he feels about solar panels as an investment for the home, a ma…
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Pesticides
On this episode of 'Ours To Protect' here on Ireland's Classic Hits, Traic spoke to local Westmeath County Councillor Hazel Smyth of the Green Party on the policy taken by her coun…
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Bubble Wrap
On this episode of 'Ours To Protect' here on Ireland's Classic Hits, we looked into bubble wrapping paper. While it is important for packaging several products, 240,000 miles of bu…
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Household Upholstery
On this episode of 'Ours To Protect' here on Ireland's Classic Hits, we looked at the benefits of household upholstery and how you could set about upskilling to upcycle your furnit…