Highland Radio are delighted to partner with Coimisiún na Meán in launching a new series dealing with various topics on sustainability.
Donna-Marie Doherty of Highland Radio will have a weekly feature on Tuesdays at 12:30 covering a real mix of different topics and interviews with businesses and experts who have a common interest on expertise in sustainability.
Coimisiún na Meán stated; ‘”Ours to Protect”, is a unique and exciting audio project – a collaboration of local and regional broadcasters from across the country who have come together to tackle climate change, champion climate action, and inform and educate audiences all over Ireland about how they can make a difference.’
This week Highland Radio spoke to Declan McElwaine of Electrical Appliance Services on how to keep your machines in good nick:
Did you know?
€12 billion is lost out on every year by people replacing electrical appliances that could have been repaired > https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20240419IPR20590/right-to-repair-making-repair-easier-and-more-appealing-to-consumers#:~:text=Consumers%20also%20lose%20about%20%E2%82%AC,consumers%20for%20the%20green%20transition.
To help prevent this, the right to repair was introduced > https://www.rediscoverycentre.ie/2024/03/07/right-to-repair-response/#:~:text=The%20Right%20to%20Repair%20legislation%20aims%20to%20support%20independent%20repair,compatible%20or%20reused%20spare%20parts.
So save your pocket and always see if your machine can be saved from waste unnecessarily!
Things you can do at home to save your appliances
Washing machine & Tumble Dryer:
Check and clean filters regularly
Run a monthly maintenance wash
Check pockets before washing clothes, this is usually the cause of blockages
Don’t overload your washing
Oven:
Keep clean to avoid build up
Ensure door seal is in repair to stop heat escaping
Fridge & Freezer:
Don’t over pack
Ensure doors are sealed properly
Manually defrost twice a year
Ensure pipe at back of fridge is free from blockages
Learn more:
Recycle old appliances for free
