Let's Go Green with Aisling O'Rourke

• Episode 134

  This week on Let’s Go Green, Aisling O’Rourke unpacks greenwashing in fashion, waste in Ireland’s wool industry, and the environmental questions surrounding AI’s rapid rise.

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• Episode 132

  This week on Let’s Go Green with Aisling O’Rourke on Midlands 103, we’re looking at how public services and community projects are stepping up to support environmental action. Ed Gallagher of Laois Fire Services and Neil McCabe of The Green Plan join me to talk about their collaborative work to make Laois Fire Services a more environmentally friendly and sustainable operation. From energy use to waste reduction, we explore the practical changes being made and the impact they’re already having. Shirley Clerkin of Tòchar also returns to the show to discuss public attitudes to wetland restoration. As these vital ecosystems are restored across the country, what does community support look like, and how can public engagement shape the future of these efforts? Tune in every Monday night at 7pm on Midlands 103 or listen back on your preferred podcast platform. Let’s Go Green is proudly sponsored by EirGrid Group, supporting informed conversations on sustainability and climate action across Ireland.

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• Episode 131

  This week on Let’s Go Green with Aisling O’Rourke on Midlands 103, we celebrate the beauty of nature and explore how small actions can support biodiversity in our local communities. Niall Hatch of BirdWatch Ireland joins me to share the magic of the dawn chorus and why this natural event is such an important reminder of the wildlife around us. Ricky Whelan of Offaly County Council offers practical advice on how to become a more biodiversity-friendly gardener, with simple steps you can take to make your garden a haven for wildlife. Lisa Doyle of Laois County Council also joins us with a full run down of events happening across the midlands for Biodiversity Week 2025, with something for all ages to enjoy and learn from.

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• Episode 130

  Bad smells and water pollution, how wind energy could be increased by 200% and water conservation are among the items up for discussion on this week’s Let’s Go Green.

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• Episode 129

  This week on Let’s Go Green with Aisling O’Rourke on Midlands 103, we explore what it means to build a business with purpose and how our choices, big and small, can impact the environment. Fiona Parfrey of period care company Riley joins me to share their journey to becoming a B Corp certified company. We talk about what the certification means in practice and why businesses are embracing more sustainable and ethical models. We also take a closer look at a new report highlighting the amount of electricity artificial intelligence tools require. As digital tools become more embedded in our daily lives, what does this mean for our climate goals? Pat Kane of Reuzi returns to talk about her personal commitment to buy no new clothes in 2025. She shares the thinking behind the pledge and how others can reduce their environmental impact through conscious consumption. And we bring you news of a new climate and biodiversity group forming in Offaly, with the aim of supporting local environmental action. Tune in every Monday night at 7pm on Midlands 103 or listen back on your preferred podcast platform. Let’s Go Green is proudly sponsored by EirGrid Group, supporting informed conversations on sustainability, community resilience and climate action in Ireland. If you'd like to get involved in the show email Aisling on [email protected]

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