KCLR's Follow The Leaders

#15: Follow the Leaders - Local Climate and Environmental Action - Air

We look at the following on the final episode of Follow the Leaders: Anti-idling and the reasons for it with Carlow County Council's Climate Change Coordinator Jannette O'Brien. The smoky coal ban is explored with Carlow County Council Environmental Scientist and Waste Enforcement Team member Eleanor McDonald. Ruth Morrow of the Asthma Society of Ireland details the impact of pollution for people with asthma and other respiratory illnesses.

#14: Follow the Leaders - Local Climate and Environmental Action - Water

On this week's episode: We catch up with Acting Chief Fire Officer with the Carlow County Council Liam Carroll who explains how the fire service use rainwater harvesting and other innovative ways to be more environmentally conscious around their use of water. Fran Igoe details his role with the Local Authorities Water Programme and the future of water use in the country.

#13: Follow the Leaders - Local Climate and Environmental Action - Biodiversity

On this week's episode: Queen of the Universe National School teacher Tommy Cox gives us an insight into how Bagenalstown's young people are leading the way in their community when it comes to implementing biodiversity friendly initiatives. Husband-and-wife Liam Kelly and Anne Hutton chronicle their journey with the Carlow Beekeepers Association and explain how beekeeping is directly linked to the environment. Sharon Parker Byrne delves into the work that the Untouchables Youth Project in New Oak Estate, Carlow do and she specifically focuses on their attempts to make their locality a biodiversity haven.

#12: Follow the Leaders - The Circular Economy Part 3

On this week's episode: Denis Malone, Director of Services for Planning, Environment, Building Control, Parks, LEO/Economic Development, Tourism Marketing & Veterinary Services with the Kilkenny County Council discusses the significance of repairing and reusing products. Lucy Stephenson of the Be Kind Project in Carlow speaks about how their work is supportive of the circular economy.

#11: Follow the Leaders - The Circular Economy Part 2

On this week's episode: We hear from local environmental activist Molly Ayelsbury on the need to move away from fast fashion. Maire George explains how second-hand shops like An Siopa Glas in Ballon are beneficial to the circular economy. Lainey Style founder and owner Elaine Scully speaks about the 'shop your own wardrobe' events that she has set up in the past and delves into how her business is trying to become more sustainable.