UP: David McWilliams's eco-conversion

UP: David McWilliams's eco-conversion

At last - a poster boy for the environment we can follow.

Freewheelin'

Dublinbikes passes the 50,000-journeys mark - a stunning success for Dublin City Council. And you have to admit, those bikes are smart.

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Plug-in energy monitors

It costs how much to leave the PC on stand-by? Available for about €15 on eBay.

'Sucking Eggs'

Get a copy of Patricia Nicol's book and find out what your war-time granny can teach you about going green.

Airfield

A 35-acre working farm a stone's throw from Dundrum Town Centre - gotta love that contrast. Check out their autumn/winter programme at www.airfield.ie.

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They're not great

Most breakfast cereals contain more sugar than a doughnut, while others are saltier than crisps, according to Channel 4's Dispatches. See clips at channel4.com/programmes/ dispatches

The Lusk superdump

An Bord Pleanála gives permission for a 300,000-tonnes-a-year landfill - so much for reduce, reuse, recycle.

Christmas shopping in NYC

Still big this year owing to the weak dollar. Hate to be a killjoy but think of the impact on Irish jobs.

The eco-premium

It shouldn't be more expensive just because it's green/organic/local/seasonal.

Winter of discontent

Travelling to and from work in pitch darkness. Boo.