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New survey reveals misuse of modern fridges in Irish homes

New research has revealed some chilling truths about how Irish households are misusing their fridge. A nationwide survey of 1,000 Irish adults, commissioned by the Home of Innovation, shows it’s time to rethink our fridge habits.

Findings reveal that a staggering 71% of respondents admit to wasting food every week, with the annual cost of this waste reaching an eye-watering €696 per household. 51% of respondents store dairy products on the bottom shelf, an area intended for raw meat because of its colder temperature.

Worse still, 28% keep dairy products in the fridge door, the most temperature-unstable zone, where frequent openings can quickly cause products to go off.

The problems extend beyond the fridge. Nearly half (45%) of those surveyed have discarded spoiled food due to confusion or misuse of their freezers. Air exposure is a major culprit—if food isn’t properly packaged, air can seep in and cause dehydration. Opting for airtight containers and freezer-safe wrapping is essential.

Furthermore, nearly three in four (70%) Irish households are unaware that their fridge and freezer could be responsible for up to a fifth of their total energy costs highlighting the need for both appliance maintenance and timely upgrading to more energy-efficient models for long-term savings.

Finally, while fridges are designed to keep food fresh, many are now doubling as beauty cabinets. An eye-opening 39% of Irish adults admit to storing non-food items such as eye masks, face cream, nail polish, and even toothpaste in their fridges.

Commenting on the findings, Brian McMenamin, Director, BSH Ireland, Home of Innovation, said: “We are passionate about showcasing the latest product innovations because it’s vital that customers feel empowered to get the best out of their appliances. Our research uncovered many common trends are costing Irish households, but with the right appliances and a few small tweaks, lower energy bills and less food waste could be at your fingertips!”

Home of Innovation’s Top Fridge Organisation Tips:

 

  1. The top shelf tends to have the most consistent temperature, but it’s not the coldest part of the fridge so it’s ideal for leftovers, dairy products like milk yogurt and cheese.
  2. Keep your cooked meats, deli items and hummus on the middle shelf.
  3. Raw meat, fish, or poultry should always go on the bottom shelf to prevent drips and contamination.
  4. Fridge Door is the warmest part of the fridge, so best for storing condiments like ketchup, mustard, mayo, jams, hot sauces.
  5. Most modern fridges have crisper drawers designed to control humidity and airflow so put them to use and maintain the freshness of fruits and vegetables.
  6. First in, first out – try to rotate older items to the front as a reminder to use them.
  7. Don’t overfill – air needs to circulate for proper cooling.
  8. Keep fridge at 4°C – that’s the ideal chilling temperature.

Home of Innovation showcases leading appliances from Bosch, Siemens, and NEFF designed with both energy efficiency and real-life kitchen habits in mind. These appliances tackle the common storage challenges effortlessly by maximising every cooling opportunity. Features like multi-airflow systems ensure consistent temperature control, while clearly labelled zones help organise contents with ease. Fish and meat receive special treatment in dedicated compartments chilled to as low as 0°C for optimal freshness.

Models such as the Bosch French Door Bottom Freezer offer XXL storage and clever compartments such as VitaFresh drawers to keep food fresher for longer – ideal for large households.

For a built-in option with extra room to spare, the NEFF N70 Fridge Freezer (381-litre XXL size) offers significantly more space than a standard larder. With adjustable shelving and dedicated zones for fresh produce, meat, and fish, it ensures everything stays organised and fresh – no more dairy disasters

The Siemens iQ300 Free-standing Fridge Freezer combines intelligent SuperCooling with an inverter compressor that adapts to both internal and external temperatures, keeping groceries at their best.

To discover more cooling products from leading kitchen brands visit the Home of Innovation website to schedule your free expert guided consultation.

Tracking and Reducing Waste: Digital Tools for Sustainable Construction

Sustainability in construction is no longer just a buzzword. As client expectations rise and regulations tighten, builders are under increasing pressure to demonstrate responsible practices — especially when it comes to waste management. The good news is that digital tools are making it easier than ever to track, reduce, and report on waste across the entire construction lifecycle.

Understanding Construction Waste at the Source

Waste on site isn’t always obvious. Offcuts, excess orders, rework due to mistakes — it all adds up. Materials aren’t just wasted in the skip, but also in the hours spent handling unnecessary deliveries, correcting errors, or storing unused items.

Many builders still rely on manual tracking or incomplete documentation, which makes it difficult to measure or improve waste performance. The key to change is visibility. When builders can see where and why waste is happening, they can start to make better decisions.

Designing Out Waste from the Start

Prevention starts well before materials hit the site. Early-stage planning and accurate estimating are crucial to reducing over-ordering and minimising rework. This is where digital tools shine.

With digital takeoffs and integrated quoting systems, builders can create more precise material orders that match the job’s actual requirements. These systems also highlight cost variances in real time, allowing quick adjustments to prevent waste before it occurs.

Working from a detailed, well-structured plan means fewer surprises — and fewer wasteful changes down the track.

Site Coordination and Scheduling

Miscommunication and poor timing often lead to materials arriving too early or too late. When items sit on site too long, they risk weather damage, theft, or becoming obsolete as plans change. If they arrive too late, trades are delayed, and changes are rushed.

Digital project scheduling and job tracking platforms help solve this by providing clearer timelines and alerts for ordering. They ensure materials arrive when they’re needed — not weeks in advance — and that changes are communicated across the team quickly.

By aligning logistics with site activity, builders can significantly cut down on unnecessary handling, storage, and disposal.

Using Software to Measure Environmental Impact

Builders are increasingly expected to report on the environmental performance of their projects — whether for compliance, marketing, or client assurance. This means tracking waste volumes, recycling rates, and material sourcing decisions.

This is where software for construction management can add real value. By centralising procurement, site diaries, and waste reporting in one platform, builders can generate reliable data with minimal extra effort. That means you’re not just managing sustainability — you can prove it.

Whether it’s showing clients how much material was diverted from landfill or meeting local council requirements for waste minimisation, accurate reporting helps demonstrate accountability and build trust.

Supplier Integration and Smarter Ordering

Part of the waste challenge comes from inconsistent supply chains. Without real-time price lists or supplier catalogues, it’s easy to order incorrectly or miss updates on product specifications.

Digital tools that integrate with suppliers reduce these risks. Builders can access up-to-date pricing and product data directly from within their estimating or procurement workflows. This leads to more accurate orders, better budgeting, and fewer returns or misused items.

In some cases, builders can also track environmental credentials, such as recycled content or emissions impact, directly from product listings — giving them even more control over sustainable sourcing.

Educating Teams Through Digital Workflows

Even the best plans can fall apart without team buy-in. If site workers aren’t aware of sustainability goals or don’t have the tools to meet them, waste will continue to rise.

Digital platforms help embed sustainability into daily workflows. Waste handling instructions, recycling protocols, and material specifications can be shared directly with site teams through mobile apps or shared dashboards.

This makes it easier to enforce expectations and support team members in doing the right thing, rather than relying on signage or toolbox talks alone.

Long-Term Benefits for Builders

Managing waste isn’t just good for the planet — it’s good for business. Less waste means lower material costs, reduced skip bin hire, and fewer delays caused by rework. It also helps builders stand out in a competitive market where clients increasingly value environmental responsibility.

By adopting digital tools that support waste reduction, builders position themselves as forward-thinking, efficient, and accountable.

Conclusion

Waste is an unavoidable part of construction — but how it’s managed makes all the difference. With the help of modern tools and thoughtful planning, builders can reduce their environmental impact and improve project performance at the same time.

To explore how software for construction management can support your waste-reduction goals, talk to Buildxact and see how smarter planning leads to better outcomes.

Microsoft recognises NextGen of STEM and AI leaders at Microsoft Dream Space Showcase

The third annual Microsoft Dream Space Showcase brought together students from across Ireland to demonstrate how their STEM and AI skills developed during the programme can tackle real-world challenges. Held over three days at Microsoft’s Dublin campus, and supported by three additional regional showcase events, the initiative saw more than 800 students present over 110 innovative projects, providing inspiring solutions to many of today’s environmental, health, wellbeing, and accessibility challenges. From earthquake sensors and plant health monitors to food waste trackers and inclusive communication tools, the projects reflect a wide range of creative, impactful ideas developed by the next generation of STEM leaders.

Launched in 2018, Microsoft Dream Space was designed to provide young people with an opportunity to participate in immersive, research-based STEM experiences to enhance their STEM skills and shift their perceptions about the role technology can play in their future careers. Delivered through a mix of in-person, virtual, on-demand, and community-based programmes, today, Microsoft Dream Space is providing every primary and post-primary student*, as well as their teachers, across the island of Ireland with the opportunity to engage in STEM and AI learning experiences that will equip them with the skills that are required to fully participate in the era of AI.

The Microsoft Dream Space Showcase was launched three years ago with the objective of extending access to the programme’s learning content and supports to students and their teachers in rural communities in collaboration with the Department of Rural and Community Development and local county councils.

Since the first event in 2023, student participation in the Microsoft Dream Space Showcase has grown significantly, with a near 200% increase in project submissions highlighting the growing enthusiasm among this young cohort to apply their STEM and AI knowledge in creative and impactful ways. Students and teachers from communities in Longford, Cork, Mayo, Tipperary, Monaghan and Waterford have been the most engaged in the initiative, with the number of communities involved continuing to grow each year.

As part of the initiative, students embark on a year-long learning journey that combines in-class activities, digital resources, and in-person programme engagement. Using content from three Dream Space TV series – Full STEAM Ahead, Code Green, and brAIn_waves – students develop skills in coding, computational thinking, sustainability, and AI, laying the groundwork for their participation in the Showcase.

The learning journey culminates in the Microsoft Dream Space Showcase where students travel to One Microsoft Place to demonstrate the many ways in which their newly developed STEM skills can help solve real-world problems. From climate action to inclusive design, the projects presented at the Showcase address key challenges linked to the UN Global Goals, demonstrating how technology and creativity can come together to drive positive change.

This year, Microsoft is celebrating its 40th year of innovating and investing in Ireland. To mark this milestone, the company gave a special ‘NextGen 40’ award at the Microsoft Dream Space Showcase to 6th class students from St Marys National School in Edgeworthstown, County Longford for their inspiring project, ‘The Eco-town’. Building on the knowledge and skills that the students developed over the past year, the students created multiple micro:bit devices through coding to transform Edgeworthstown into an eco-town. They focused on key areas such as safety, recycling, and solar energy. As part of the project, the students built a prototype of their local town to demonstrate how their micro:bits would function, offering a clear vision of how technology can enhance sustainability in their community and empower them to achieve more.

James O’Connor, Microsoft Ireland Site Leader and Corporate Vice President Microsoft Global Operations Service Centre, said: “As Microsoft celebrates 40 years in Ireland, we are incredibly proud to have students from across the country visit our campus in Leopardstown to showcase the STEM and AI projects they have developed using the digital skills that they have gained throughout their year-long Dream Space journey. With AI transforming how we learn, live and work, it’s vital that every young student, irrespective of their background, can engage confidently in STEM and AI learning.

“The Dream Space Showcase is a powerful reflection of what’s possible when students are given the skills and confidence to explore STEM and AI. This year’s event brought together hundreds of young innovators who used these skills to tackle real-world challenges. Their projects show that the next generation is not just ready to participate in the digital world – they are ready to shape it.

“As we look to the future, Microsoft remains committed to skilling up the next generation. Through Microsoft Dream Space and our broader Skill Up Ireland initiatives, we’re working to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to build the skills they need for the era of AI and is empowered to achieve more.”

Part of the winning team of the NextGen 40 award at this year’s Microsoft Dream Space Showcase, 6th class student Róisin from St. Marys National School in Edgeworthstown, Co. Longford said “We have really enjoyed the Microsoft Dream Space Showcase experience. We loved learning more about STEM and how technology can be used to tackle problems. With my classmates I worked on a project called ’The Eco-town’. For it we used micro:bits to create solutions focused on safety, recycling, and solar energy to make our community more sustainable. It was amazing to see how technology can have a positive impact in the area we live in. We were delighted to win the award.”

 

Reflecting on the impact of Microsoft Dream Space in her classroom, Shannon Boyle a teacher from St. Marys National School Edgeworthstown, Co. Longford said “Microsoft Dream Space has become a vital part of how we teach STEM in our school. The resources are easy to integrate into our day-to-day curriculum and allow us to connect learning to real-world challenges, helping students see how technology can shape their futures. This year, our students won the ‘NextGen 40’ award at Microsoft Dream Space Showcase for The Eco-town—a project tackling sustainability, safety, recycling, and renewable energy in our community. It’s been inspiring to watch them apply coding and digital tools to create practical solutions for Edgeworthstown. Our school moto is ‘Education for Life’. We live this moto out every day and we’re excited to apply this commitment towards bringing STEM to life for the students in our school.”

 

To learn more about Microsoft Dream Space or to access the latest learning resources, visit: https://dreamspace.microsoft.com/en-us/dreamspace/ireland

5 Green Initiatives Every Business Should Implement

For any business in this modern day of living, going green shouldn’t be much of an issue. There’s ample opportunity nowadays to cut down your waste and help the environment wherever possible.

After all, we all bear a responsibility to the environment, and that’s one that weighs even heavier for the average business in comparison to domestic households.

Here are five green initiatives that every business, including yours, should implement right now.

1. Reducing waste and recycling more

Is there waste that you’re getting rid of that could actually be recycled or reused in some way? How much are you contributing currently, and what does that compare to with other businesses?

Every ounce of waste you contribute to the landfills does damage to the world around us ,and so it’s important to try and minimize the waste as much as possible for your business. Look at what methods you could use to reduce waste and recycle more within your business. There’s likely a lot of change you could make for the benefit of the environment.

2. Go paperless

Going paperless is certainly important and a good way of helping to reduce the amount of wasted trees that are being cut down. It’s impacting the local wildlife and the habitats of animals that rely on trees as their homes.

Living in the digital world we’re in now, there’s really no excuse not to go paperless. If you’re doing a lot of your work online, reading documents and signing them through a computer screen, then there’s a lot of paper usage that could be cut.

3. Invest in solar panel energy

Solar panel energy has become increasingly popular due to the accessibility of these panels and the ROI it provides over time. It’s a lot more affordable than it once was, due to the demand it now has.

Everything that you can do to help reduce your energy consumption is key, so switching to commercial solar solutions might be just the change required to do more to help.

4. Build sustainable supply chains

Building sustainable supply chains is a great way to have a wider impact beyond just your own company. You can make a conscious choice to work closer with companies that are more sustainably driven and are making an active effort to be green in their practices.

Take a look at what your suppliers are doing currently and whether they’re able to adapt and change at your request. If not, then you could always look elsewhere for your suppliers.

5. Corporate responsibility initiatives 

Finally, there’s a responsibility to do more as businesses, so why not have some corporate responsibility initiatives in place? These can be a clear message to the general public that you have a commitment to sustainability. Support local programs and run your own to help encourage employees to make their own efforts.

With these green initiatives, you can work towards a more environmentally-conscious company that takes action and makes an impact that lasts. Use these tips to help get started with your business.

 

PETLUX V3: The Self-Cleaning, Leakproof Litter Box for Large Cats & Multi-Cat Households

PETLUX V3, a next-generation self-cleaning litter box specifically designed for large cat breeds and multi-cat households. Unlike many automatic litter boxes on the market, PETLUX V3 is engineered to eliminate leaks, reduce odors, and provide a hygienic, hands-free solution to litter box maintenance.

With a 100-liter capacity, a seamless waterproof design, and biodegradable waste management options, PETLUX V3 resolves common frustrations such as small, cramped litter spaces, frequent cleaning needs, and lingering odors. Its app-connected system allows pet owners to monitor waste levels, track their cat’s litter box habits, and activate cleaning cycles remotely. Meanwhile, the ultra-quiet 30 dB operation ensures that both pets and their owners are undisturbed.

A Spacious & Hygienic Litter Box for Large Breeds

Finding a litter box that accommodates large cat breeds can be a challenge, with many models proving too small for breeds like Maine Coons, Ragdolls, and Norwegian Forest Cats. PETLUX V3 addresses this with a 100-liter drum and a 48 cm inner diameter, providing ample space for cats to turn, dig, and cover their waste comfortably. In a multi-cat household, PETLUX V3 can comfortably accommodate up to four large cats, making it the ultimate litter box for big breeds.

Beyond space, hygiene is a key concern for pet owners. PETLUX V3 features a fully waterproof, seamless design that eliminates the risk of leaks and prevents bacteria buildup. Traditional litter boxes often have seams and hard-to-reach corners where waste accumulates, leading to unpleasant odors and difficult cleaning. With PETLUX V3’s smooth, non-porous interior, cleaning is effortless, requiring only a rinse or wipe-down.

Its self-cleaning rotating mechanism automatically separates waste from clean litter in just 3.5 minutes, ensuring a fresh litter bed after every use. This automation minimizes daily maintenance, allowing owners to go up to 10 days without manually emptying the waste bin in a single-cat household.

Odor Control & Sustainable Waste Management

One of the biggest concerns with any litter box is odor control. PETLUX V3 is equipped with an advanced air filtration system, utilizing resin granules that absorb and neutralize odor molecules. Unlike mechanical deodorizers, this system is natural and low-maintenance, requiring a simple filter change every 60 days to keep the home fresh.

PETLUX V3 also introduces a more sustainable approach to waste management. Instead of relying on plastic waste bags, users can choose between two eco-friendly options:

  • Biodegradable cardboard waste trays: A disposable, sustainable alternative to plastic waste bags, designed for easy removal and composting.
  • Stainless steel waste trays: A durable, odor-resistant, and reusable option that reduces single-use waste.

This dual-option system not only makes waste disposal more convenient but also allows pet owners to reduce plastic consumption, making PETLUX V3 a more environmentally responsible choice.

Smart Features for Effortless Monitoring & Control

For busy pet owners, PETLUX V3 offers remote app connectivity, allowing full control and monitoring from anywhere. The PETLUX app provides real-time updates on:

  • Waste tray levels: Notifications alert users when it’s time to empty the waste bin.
  • Cleaning cycles: Users can remotely activate or schedule automatic cleaning.
  • Filter maintenance: The app notifies owners when the filter needs replacement.
  • Cat behavior tracking: PETLUX V3 records a cat’s visits and weight, offering insights into their health and litter box habits.

The system is designed to be shared with up to 10 users, making it ideal for multi-cat households with multiple caretakers.

Safe & Quiet Operation for a Stress-Free Experience

PETLUX V3 prioritizes safety and comfort for both cats and their owners. Many automatic litter boxes have loud motors that can scare cats, but PETLUX V3 operates at just 30 dB, making it quieter than most household appliances.

It also incorporates dual safety sensors to protect cats during operation:

  1. Weight sensors detect when a cat is inside and prevent the cleaning cycle from activating.
  2. Infrared sensors automatically pause the cleaning cycle if a cat enters mid-process.

 

These features ensure that PETLUX V3 is completely safe for cats of all sizes, giving pet owners peace of mind that their pets won’t be startled or put at risk.

Compatibility with Most Clumping Litters

PETLUX V3 is designed to work with a variety of clumping litter types, including:

  • Bentonite clay litter
  • Corn-based litter
  • Ecolitter and activated carbon-based options

This flexibility in litter choice allows pet owners to continue using their preferred brand, avoiding the limitations imposed by some automatic litter boxes that require proprietary litter. However, non-clumping litter, gel granules, and wood pellets are not recommended, as they do not work efficiently with the self-cleaning mechanism.

Pricing & Availability

PETLUX V3 is set to retail at $699 (650 EUR), with exclusive early-bird pricing for crowdfunding backers starting at $399. The automatic litter is available in black and white, offering a sleek design that integrates seamlessly into any home environment while ensuring a cleaner, fresher, and more convenient litter box experience for pet owners.

Additional biodegradable waste trays and a stainless steel waste tray add-on will also be available for purchase.

For more details on pricing and availability, visit the PETLUX Kickstarter campaign page.

Order HERE

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BluePoint is A Free Irish Phone App to Combat Plastic Pollution

Created under the EU-funded BluePoint Project, the app leverages cutting-edge technologies to tackle marine plastic waste while fostering innovative solutions.

Co-director of the Centre for Robotics and Intelligent Systems at UL, Professor Gerard Dooly, said the new app, which is available for iPhone and Android, could also create a pathway for recycling plastic pollution collected along Ireland’s 3,172 kilometres of coastline – the longest coastline per head of population in Europe. “Employing drones equipped with sensors, the app leverages cutting-edge technologies such as infrared (IR), multispectral imaging, LiDAR, and artificial intelligence (AI) to identify and locate plastic waste in natural environments, particularly beaches and can scan vast areas to pinpoint the exact locations of plastic debris,” he said.

Prof Dooly said anyone with a suitable camera-equipped drone could scan any area and upload the data and disclosed that commercial partners plan to incorporate the project’s outcomes, using recycled raw materials to drive a circular economy and promote industry-wide sustainability. “In minutes, the BluePoint app identifies pollution hotspots and can even locate items as small as a bottle cap. BluePoint enables communities to keep their coastlines free of plastic pollution, and we can link them up with companies who can commercialise this waste – it’s a win-win for everybody,” he added.

Team member Mr. Jose Alvarez said the app features an intuitive user interface, making it easy for anyone to navigate and contribute to cleanup efforts. “On top of that, BluePoint offers an augmented reality (AR) mode, allowing users to visualise the plastic waste in real-time and better understand its impact on the environment.

Prof Dooly said BluePoint is more than just an app, describing it as a powerful environmental conservation tool. “By engaging the public and providing them with the necessary information and resources, we can collectively make a significant difference in protecting our oceans and beaches.”

BluePoint is available for download on iOS https://apps.apple.com/ie/app/blue-point/id6720749903 and https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.glorystats.bluepoint&hl=en_IE

To learn more about the project and how you can get involved, visit  https://www.bluepointproject.eu/the-project.htm.

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Paleblue the rechargeable battery company here to end single-use batteries for good

When Tom Bishop, founder and CEO, created Paleblue, he did so with one goal in mind – to end single use battery waste for good. With over 10 million single-use batteries disposed of daily in the US, and over 15 billion single-use batteries per year globally, batteries have become a huge contributor to waste and yet a rechargeable solution, though often proposed, has never become a permanent alternative in most people’s shopping habits. 

Enter Paleblue. Paleblue batteries have been created to inspire real change – a better battery with fast-charging, superior performance, and a clear reason to leave disposables behind. Combining the world’s best battery chemistry and USB-C, Paleblue’s products save customers thousands compared to buying alkaline batteries. Focused on improving the utilization of energy and resources through innovation, by identifying areas of waste and creating better solutions,  the Paleblue team have aimed to reduce waste and improve people’s lives. Bishop, the CEO and founder of Paleblue, wants to challenge the way that we speak about and understand batteries – taking the focus purely from capacity to the consistency of performance. 

Paleblue batteries are built for adventure, designed and tested in the field to have the performance and safety needed for outdoor excursion, with the convenience of being quick charging in the field, in a tent, in a truck or back at home – saving time, money and waste. In addition, Paleblue batteries are perfect for the home and over time save families huge amounts of money on single-use batteries. The batteries themselves have a useful chargeable port that uses a USBC port. 

The team behind the brand have an impressive collective resume, with experience at large brands including Skullcandy, Traeger, Goal Zero, Burton, Oculus, and Zero Motorcycles. Since the company’s conception in 2019, Paleblue has sold several million batteries. With each battery having the potential of saving 1000 single use batteries. Sales so far could save the world several billion alkaline batteries and over 100 million pounds of single use battery waste.

“When you need a battery, you need it soon. Like all modern electronics, our batteries charge anywhere, any time by USBC. Beyond just that convenience, it’s really a validating realisation every time I charge our products that I didn’t need to go anywhere, buy anything or throw anything away.” – Tom Bishop, Founder and CEO. 

RRP: 

AA USB-C Rechargeable Batteries £19.99

AAA USB-C Rechargeable Batteries £19.99

9V USB-C Rechargeable Batteries £19.99

C USB-C Rechargeable Batteries £24.99

CR123A USB-C Rechargeable Batteries £29.99

 

Link to Buy: https://paleblueearth.co.uk/ 

Travel Sustainably This Bank Holiday Weekend with Too Good To Go’s NEW City Guide

This Bank Holiday Weekend thousands of Irish people will be swapping the umbrellas for beach towels, jetting off to sunny spots like Spain, Portugal, France, and Italy this August Bank Holiday and beyond.

While you’ve packed your travel and accommodation apps, don’t forget to download Too Good To Go – your ticket to sustainable travel through discovering and saving delicious surplus food at a reduced price.  With over 160,000 partners across the world the Too Good To Go new City Guides feature means you can explore local culinary gems wherever you go. Once you download the free Too Good To Go app, and it will notify you when you’re near these participating shops, restaurants, and supermarkets, in that location making it easy to save food and money on the go.

The new City Guides Series adds an extra layer to your experience by providing curated local food recommendations abroad not only are you supporting local businesses, but this feature helps you discover the heart and soul of a city through its food scene, all while making a positive impact on the environment and your travel budget.


Machaela O’Leary, Sales Manager for Too Good To Go commented: “At Too Good To Go, we believe every meal has a story worth savouring. Through City Guides and Too Good To Go we’re not just reducing waste but also supporting local businesses and protecting our planet. Whether you are in London, New York or Rome every city offers a unique culinary journey. We’re excited to help travellers discover these hidden gems while making a positive impact.”


Too Good To Go will continue to add city guides for destinations around the world. The Too Good To Go app has over 95 million registered users and is active in countries across Europe and North America. Too Good To Go users have already saved more than 330 million meals from going to waste, avoiding 891,000 tonnes of CO2e and 267 billion litres of unnecessary water use.

Too Good To Go has grown a strong presence in Ireland, with 2,182 businesses and 586,227 app users actively participating in reducing food waste. This extensive network, highlighted by the recent milestone of rescuing 1 million Surprise Bags, positions the company to significantly contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). By mobilising collective action towards sustainable development, Too Good To Go is making a substantial impact in Ireland’s fight against food waste and environmental sustainability.

For more information about Too Good To Go, visit https://next.toogoodtogo.com/en-ie

Pinergy partners with EnergyCloud to deploy smart tech that minimises energy waste and tackles energy poverty

Pinergy, the energy transition company, has today announced a new partnership with EnergyCloud Ireland, aimed at deploying smart tech to minimise energy waste, and tackle energy poverty to power a fairer energy transition in Ireland. Through this collaboration, surplus renewable energy generated will be distributed to fuel poor households via EnergyCloud, by providing a free tank of hot water.

EnergyCloud Ireland is a social enterprise company that works with utilities and wind energy producers to divert unused renewable energy to Irish homes experiencing fuel poverty. Fuel poverty impacts over 550,000 households every day in Ireland, yet since 2018 according to EirGrid, well over 5,000 GWh of zero carbon energy from wind generation went unused and ultimately wasted.

EnergyCloud’s mission is to create solutions to divert surplus renewable energy, which would otherwise be wasted, to Irish homes, with a primary focus on those in fuel poverty. This partnership aligns Pinergy’s desire to help customers understand their consumption to reduce energy waste today for a better energy future for all.

Commenting on the partnership, Enda Gunnell, CEO of Pinergy said; “At Pinergy we are on a mission to power energy transition in Ireland and support the move towards cheaper renewable energy. However, we are committed to ensuring that the inevitable energy transition is fair for all in society and that any waste of precious renewable energy is minimised. Our partnership with EnergyCloud can help us achieve these goals and enable us to play a small part in addressing energy poverty.”

Participating households are equipped with EnergyCloud enabled smart technology which allows surplus and otherwise wasted renewable energy to be used to heat immersion tanks, at no cost to the household occupants.

John Mullins, Chair of EnergyCloud said: “This partnership between EnergyCloud Ireland and Pinergy commenced a number of months ago and already families are benefiting from the scheme. EnergyCloud works with partners to fulfil our mission of using surplus renewable energy to help tackle fuel poverty. For the families involved this is really great news and illustrates how we can collectively use smart technology to lessen the impact of fuel poverty. EnergyCloud is proud to partner with Pinergy as part of their commitment to power the energy transition and support greater use of renewable energy in Ireland.”