Eco Eye

Greening our Businesses, Wexford Opera Festival, Eco Tourism: Donegal (9x4)

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Greening our Businesses (Defence Forces & CIT) With the downturn of our economy there's no denying that businesses throughout the country are exploring new methods of cutting costs and reducing energy and fuel consumption. The EPA's Cleaner Greener Production Programme has been a huge success since its origins in 2001. Duncan travels to Cork to see how two very different organizations, a third level college and the armed forces have embraced the Cleaner Greener Programme and benefited from the changes it has brought them. Wexford Opera Festival Mass gatherings have always had a severe impact on the environment. Large sports events, festivals and concerts all negatively affect their surroundings, from the problems associated with litter and waste to the carbon footprint involved in transporting huge volumes of people to one venue. Duncan visits Wexford for the annual opera festival to witness some of the ways the locals there are addressing the environmental issues associated with a sudden surge of tourists to their community. Eco Tourism: Donegal Tania travels North in this episode of Eco Eye, to visit Donegal to explore the workings of a successful organic farm and sample the delights of locally produced foods. We also delve into history and take a look at the ancient historic monuments at the 'Grianán of Aileach' fortress, and Tania observes some exotic Icelandic geese while birdwatching.