Learn - Community Reuse Network Ireland

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

Buy (or donate) pre-loved instead of new with Irish Charity Shops; social enterprises (Limerick, Cork, Kerry, Longford), vintage stores & markets Repair or revive appliances with an authorised repair person, the Repair Directory or local sources Upcycle exisiting or buy upcycled for that special touch. Try social enterprises (Dublin, Limerick, Cork, Kerry, Longford)

Borrow cookbooks or infrequently used items, like ice cream makers. Try your local library, WeShare, a family member or neighbour, or lease it with Tryilo

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, WeShare or lease it with Tryil

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 or lease with Tryilo

Reuse Month 2018 was brought to you by the Regional Waste Management Offices and CRNI

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