Le Cheile Africa’s Avocado Farm In 1985, inspired by Live Aid, Cork Native Derry Desmond Cork native Derry Desmond dreamed of making a difference. Today, alongside his Kenyan-born wife, Mary Kigo, he is transforming lives through Le Cheile Africa, an NGO dedicated to self-sufficiency, education, and healthcare in Solai, Kenya. Their latest…
Anam Cosmetics Biodegradable Glitter Eyeshadow has earned nominations in two highly competitive categories at the prestigious Pure Beauty UK Awards 2024: Best New Eye or Brow Product and Best New Sustainable Innovation. The nominations highlight the brand commitment to creating beautiful products that are environmentally responsible. In addition to these product-specific nominations, Anam Cosmetics has…
Marie Claire UK announced the winners of the Sustainability Awards 2024 in an online ceremony on Wednesday, 4 September. Tipperary-based Nunaïa won in the Organic Brand category with one judge saying “Nunaia has shown itself to be a real pioneer when it comes to being a sustainable brand.” The Marie Claire Sustainability Awards shine a…
Ireland is the 5th most attractive country to invest in renewable energy projects on a GDP-normalised basis according to the latest EY Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Index, as ambitious energy transition plans, proactive policy settings and significant opportunities continue to attract investment in the rapidly expanding renewable sector. During 2023, an additional 0.6GW of new grid-scale renewable…
Doctrine skincare, the award-winning Irish skincare brand dedicated to sustainability, is making waves in the beauty industry by addressing the challenges of eco-friendly packaging and promoting sustainable beauty practices. As part of its commitment to the environment, Doctrine is implementing innovative measures to ensure that beauty enthusiasts can enjoy high-quality skincare products without compromising on…
The Think Before You Flush Campaign, operated by Clean Coasts in partnership with Uisce Éireann, had a presence at this year’s National Marine Environment Conference (NMEC) organised by Green Schools. The conference is a gathering of students and teachers from all over the country to learn more about how they can help in shaping our…
National Business Machines Group (NBM), the innovative IT solutions and workplace technology solutions leader headquartered in Cork, have announced their support of Cork based sailing duo with Olympic ambitions with a €10k sponsorship. Guilfoyle Durcan Sailing are Séafra Guilfoyle and Johnny Durcan, two UCC graduates from Cork who are preparing for the upcoming Olympic…
Wexford Skincare Brand is a Natural! Irish skincare brand Holos won big recently with four accolades, at the annual Global Green Beauty Awards. Now in their fourth year, the 2023 Global Green Beauty Awards celebrates the best of green and clean beauty brands. With over 650 entries for 2023, the competition was stiff. The focus is on Green &…
Ireland’s leading sustainable soap brand, Dr. Bronner’s, continues to demonstrate its commitment to protecting the environment with its renewable packaging materials and wide range of muti-use soaps. A study conducted by ‘Recycle Me,’ shows a trend towards renewable packaging materials is expected to continue due to growing consumer acceptance. Only 7% of consumers worldwide consider…
A trailblazer in the beauty business Noelle O’Connor first appeared on Dragons Den in With a great idea. Now the former beauty therapist turned product developer has two established brands, and her business The Kind Brand Company is going from strength to strength. We had a chat with her about her brands and her plans…