Reuse Month 2018 was brought to you by the Regional Waste Management Offices and CRNI
Check out the graphics below to learn how you can reuse more at Home, at Work and at Play
At Home
Borrow cookbooks or infrequently used items, like ice cream makers. Try your local library, WeShare, a family member or neighbour
Refill reusable containers & bags when shopping or packing food for on the go
Swap anything, even the kitchen sink, for free on FreeTrade, WeShare, or at a swapsie event, or trade with Adverts, Done Deal & Facebook groups
At Work
Buy (or donate) pre-loved treasures instead of new. Try Irish Charity Shops, social enterprises (Limerick, Cork, Kerry, Longford), vintage stores & markets
Upcycle existing or buy upcycled furniture or office clothes for that special touch. Try social enterprises (Dublin, Limerick, Cork, Kerry, Longford)
Reuse coffee cups and water bottles when on the go. See Conscious cup & Refill Ireland
Repair or revive office equipment with an authorised repair person, the Repair Directory or local sources
Donate surplus computers to authorised refurbishers, Rehab Recycle or Camara, food to FoodCloud, packaging to ReCreate
Swap stationery & office furniture for free on FreeTrade, WeShare, or trade with Adverts, Done Deal
Borrow books or specialised equipment. Try your local library, or WeShare
At Play
Buy (or donate) pre-loved bicycles and play equipment instead of new. Try Babymarket, social enterprise (Dublin, Belfast), markets and more or Adverts, Done Deal and markets
Swap tools, plants for free with FreeTrade, WeShare, or try starting a community tool share
Upcycle or buy upcycled furniture from Irish Charity Shops, social enterprises (Dublin, Limerick, Cork, Kerry, Longford) or paint (Dublin, Limerick) to jazz up the garden
Refill reusable bottles when outdoors or on the go (Refill Ireland) and get reusable picnic gear
Repair or revive tools & gadgets. Try the Repair Directory or local sources
Borrow or rent outdoor or sports equipment. Try WeShare for sharing opportunities.
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Our funders
EPA National Waste Prevention Programme
CRNI supports its members and works to mainstream reuse thanks to core funding provided by the EPA under the National Waste Prevention Programme.
For more information about the programme see here.
Project Funding
Pilot Northern Ireland Reuse and Repair Network
CRNI received funding from the Department of Agriculture, Environment and rural Affairs in 2020 to carry out a pilot establishing a reuse and repair network in Northern Ireland.
For more information about the project see here.
Qualification and Quantification of Reuse
CRNI is part of a research consortium working on the Q2Reuse project, which aims to develop a methodology for the qualification and quantification of reuse. This project will be concluded in 2021.
For more information about the project see here.
CRNI is the all island representative body for community based reuse, recycling and waste prevention organisations. We are funded by the EPA under the National Waste Prevention Programme and through membership contributions. CRNI is a proud member of the European RREUSE network.
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