Bernard O'Shea: My guide to a nostalgic but eco-friendly summer

"I promise not to mention sand-soaked sandwiches being nibbled on while you are close to hypothermia on Inch Beach (not all nostalgia is warm)"

Bernard O'Shea. Photograph Moya Nolan

Ah, the blissful summer days, with the promise of sun-soaked adventures and sweet indulgences. Yet, amidst the joyous revelry, it's all too easy to overlook the silent toll our choices take on the environment. 

From the clinking of disposable ice cream cups to the rustle of fast-fashion fabrics, convenience often overshadows conscience.