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Straight talk on sustainability

Articles on greenwashing, EU regulations, honest climate communication, and what sustainability actually looks like for small businesses in Ireland.

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June 2026

Rooftop Beehives Look Great on a Sustainability Report. They Are Not What Wild Bees Need.

Rooftop beehives have become a popular corporate sustainability gesture. But the science suggests they may do more harm than good for the wild bee species that are actually in decline.

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May 2026

VSME Reporting: What Micro-Enterprises Actually Need to Do

The VSME standard is voluntary, but if you run a micro-enterprise, here is what it covers, what you actually need to report, and why it might matter sooner than you think.

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March 2026

The ECGT: what Irish small businesses need to know about EU environmental claims rules

The EU Green Claims Directive got a lot of attention — and then was withdrawn. But a different directive is already law and applies from September 2026. Here is what it means for your business.

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February 2026

How to talk about sustainability without greenwashing

Most greenwashing is not deliberate. It is vague language, unverified claims, and good intentions communicated badly. Here is how to talk about what you are doing in a way that is honest, credible, and compliant.

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January 2026

Why Your Larger Client Is Suddenly Asking About Your Emissions

Large companies must now report their full supply chain emissions. Here is what that means for small businesses — and how to respond without over-engineering it.

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What I learned running a sustainability workshop with a local community

A reflection on the first Sustainable Living Workshop at Aventine Garden: what people actually wanted to talk about, what surprised me, and what I'll do differently next time.

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