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Men’s violence against women needs to end, organisations say

February 2, 2022

Femicide is the killing of women and girls by men, precisely because of their gender. Women’s Aid state that “femicide is both a cause and a result of gender inequality and discrimination, both of which are root causes of all violence against women”.

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UK start-up challenges menstrual waste

February 2, 2022

Planera’s flushable pad degrades within 30 days and turns into clean water, biogas and fertiliser, compared to regular, plastic pads which can take 500 years to decompose.

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Return of the noughties

January 24, 2022

The chokehold that the nineties, noughties and even 2010 fashion trends have on us is going to be echoed well into 2022.

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Bodywhys expresses concern over Operation Transformation return

January 5, 2022

The Eating Disorder Association of Ireland, Bodywhys, said in a statement this week that it recognises the “great deal of correspondence and concerns” that it has received since the announcement of the RTÉ staple’s return, adding that the programme is “triggering” for viewers, in particular those who live with an eating disorder.

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Fashion is “no exception” to the circular economy

December 15, 2021

In June, Remake Our World, a non-profit organisation promoting conscious and ethical fashion consumption, created a pledge for people to sign, which would commit them to buying no new clothes for 90 days. By the petition’s end, 1, 297 people had successfully completed it, with the benefits extending far beyond the individual; over 26,000 pounds of garment waste was prevented from reaching landfill, while over 18 million gallons of water was saved.

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DCU to provide free sanitary products to students

November 10, 2021

“Period poverty affects more women in our communities than we realise…it is ridiculous that period poverty exists in Ireland in this day and age it is so wrong that in 2021 people are thanking you for getting them pads,”Claire Hunt from Period Poverty Ireland said.

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Tarot cards: A guide for beginners

November 10, 2021

“A word of advice for anyone looking to start a spiritual path is; be patient. It’s definitely not something that happens overnight. It takes a lot of time, self-care and self-awareness. However, when something finally clicks with you it is such an amazing feeling,” Kelly said.

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A guide to life coaching

October 27, 2021

Life coach and motivational speaker of 15 years Mark Fennell @markfennell.ie on Instagram defined life coaching as “discovering your full potential in life”.

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Free Interrailing passes to be offered to Irish students from 2022

October 27, 2021

Interrailing is one of the most student-friendly ways to explore the world. It is much cheaper than flights or booking individual trains. On top of this you will also explore so much more and see so much more of Europe, saving money on transport fares.

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The benefits of supporting small Irish businesses

October 13, 2021

“Shopping locally with an Irish made business really helps smaller companies like me to grow. In the first few months word of mouth really helped us to improve and grow as a brand,” Abbie Beggs founder of Bound Apparel said.

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Capsule wardrobes: Where to begin?

October 13, 2021

With a capsule wardrobe, you can find the balance between affordability, sustainability and being fashionable all at once.