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.
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.
DOWN:
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.