PROJECTS :: Sustainable Skibbereen

Biodiversity Action Plan

Biodiversity - by Moze Jacobs & Sekeeta Crowley https://www.corkcoco.ie/en/news/cork-county-council-adopts-midleton-pollinator-plan “Cork County Council plans to play a leading role in making the island of Ireland a...

News Projects Zero Waste

Waste Not, Want Not

By Sekeeta Crowley

Waste management. I cannot believe this is not mentioned as part of the Development plan as it is integral if areas are to have increased...

Herb Ville Herbs News Projects

NETTLE Urtica Dioica

By Jacqueline Kilbryde

Nettle is a common plant found in untouched areas where the ground has been left to go wild and without chemical use. It may be...

Herb Ville Herbs News Projects

Fire Cider..For immune support.

By Jacqueline Kilbryde

The present extraordinary time demands extraordinary measures to keep us safe and well. We need to have tools to help and support our immune system...

Herb Ville Herbs News Projects

Cleavers- An Emerging Green Herb

By Jacqueline Kilbryde

Even through howling/raging winds and torrential rain there is a little green herb pushing its way up and outwards to herald the spring!. It is...

News Plastic Recycling Projects Zero Waste

Why Recycle when you can Reduce?

By Sekeeta Crowley

The Tipping Point With so much in the news about the likelihood of reaching a tipping point for climate a change and biodiversity, it struck...

Extinction Rebellion News Projects Schools Sustainable Champions Sustainable Skibbereen

Cycle to school in Skibbereen!

By Sustainable Skibbereen

Starting on Thursday 5th March children in Skibbereen will be able to cycle safely to school as part of the new Cycle Bus scheme. Three...

Apple Town Edible Skibbereen News Projects Zero Waste

A 3-bay composting system for the Community Orchard

By Sustainable Skibbereen

The volunteers at the community orchard have been busy building a 3-bay composting system for the gardens there. This system handles a lot of garden...

Events Extinction Rebellion Projects Sustainable Skibbereen Zero Waste

Climate Action & Renewable Energy for Skibbereen

By Sustainable Skibbereen

Developing Skibbereen as a Model for Climate Action & Renewable energy West Cork Hotel Skibbereen Wed 20th November 7.30pm An information session for business and...

Events Plastic Recycling Projects Zero Waste

Skibbereen Plastic Awareness Day 21/9

By Sustainable Skibbereen

21st September 2019 ABBEYSTREWRY HALL 10am til 4pm Free event 11.am REDUCING PLASTIC IN THE HOME Olive Finn from Twig Refill store in Clonakilty, Allison Roberts...

Fair trade News Projects

Sara of COOPCAFER visits Fair Trade Skibb

By Sustainable Skibbereen

Earlier on this year we had Sara Montoya, a coffee producer from COOPCAFER, Colombia visit us, check out her interview 👉 Don't forget that your...

Fair trade News Projects

Insomnia Fair trade Coffee

By Sustainable Skibbereen

Have you tried @_InsomniaCoffee 's new Voyager coffee made from 100% Fairtrade coffee beans from Ascarive & Fedecocagua cooperatives in Brazil & Guatemala yet? 🇧🇷🇬🇹☕ We...