Reuse Month 2018 was brought to you by the Regional Waste Management Offices and CRNI
Reuse Month
Rosemary Mac Cabe shows how easy it is to incorporate reuse in your everyday life
Reuse Month 2018
Video created for Reuse Month with the Irish Charity Shops Association
Launch of National Reuse Month 2018. Reuse Everyday, At Home, At Work, At Play
At Rummage, an upcycling and second hand store in Roscommon town.
National Reuse Month is a waste prevention initiative to raise awareness about the economic and environmental benefits of reusing everyday items
Reuse Month 2016
How can I reuse?
Eamon Ryan TD shares how his family engages in reuse everyday.
Thank you to Deputy Ryan for supporting National Reuse Month
JP from The Riptide Movement shares what he does in the band to repair and reuse. A great example of extending the life of existing gear.
Many thanks to the band for being our National Reuse Month ambassadors!
Gerry from The Riptide Movement shares a beautiful story how neighbours can engage in reuse activities, which helps the world.
Many thanks to the band for being our National Reuse Month ambassadors!
Clodagh shares a creative way she reuses by avoiding plastic use when going to the shop.
Check out the Learn page for tips on how to reuse At Home.
Ali shares how she reuses and plans to reuse more At Home during Reuse Month.
Check out the Irish Charity Shops Association to find a charity shop near you.
Sharon describes how she used Repair My Stuff directory to fix furniture.
Check out the Repair My Stuff directory for local resources.
Some inspirational reuse ideas from Una if you are planning a home renovation.
Check out the learn page and Get Involved page for resources that can help you #ReuseEveryday.
Listen to Eimear's easy tip on how to always have a refillable option available while on the go.
Check out the Get Involved page for toolkits to support individuals, communities and businesses to #ReuseEveryday.
Maria shares what she does to #ReuseEveryday At Home, At Work, At Play.
Check out the Learn page and Get Involved page for tips, resources and easy steps to engage in #ReuseEveryday At At Home, At Work, At Play throughout the year.
Upcycling Inspiration
Upcycling Ideas
Upcycling videos developed by the three Regional Waste Management Offices
Fashion Upcycling Inspiration
Upcycling videos developed by the three Regional Waste Management Offices
Furniture Upcycling Projects
Upcycling videos developed by the three Regional Waste Management Offices
Homeware Upcycling Ideas
Upcycling videos developed by the three Regional Waste Management Offices
Clothes and Shoe Repair
Series of videos showcasing the range of businesses local in Roscommon Town that can help you repair, buy second hand, upcycle or reuse produced by The Environment Section of Roscommon County Council with the support of Local Enterprise Office Roscommon
Furniture Reuse
Series of videos showcasing the range of businesses local in Roscommon Town that can help you repair, buy second hand, upcycle or reuse produced by The Environment Section of Roscommon County Council with the support of Local Enterprise Office Roscommon
Household Appliance Repair
Series of videos showcasing the range of businesses local in Roscommon Town that can help you repair, buy second hand, upcycle or reuse produced by The Environment Section of Roscommon County Council with the support of Local Enterprise Office Roscommon
Shop Your Wardrobe Week 1
Series of videos with tips on how to reuse what you have in your wardrobe to help slow down the environmental impact of Fast Fashion. This week Lainey shows how to style one dress three ways and how to demote a dressy dress to casual wear. Produced in conjunction with Carlow County Council.
Shop Your Wardrobe Week 2
Series of videos with tips on how to reuse what you have in your wardrobe to help slow down the environmental impact of Fast Fashion. This week Lainey shows how to style your ‘good’ coat/jacket three different ways casually. Produced in conjunction with Carlow County Council.
Shop Your Wardrobe Week 3
Series of videos with tips on how to reuse what you have in your wardrobe to help slow down the environmental impact of Fast Fashion. This week Lainey shows how to wear your pussy bow blouse three different ways and also how to create your own. Produced in conjunction with Carlow County Council.
Shop Your Wardrobe Week 4
Series of videos with tips on how to reuse what you have in your wardrobe to help slow down the environmental impact of Fast Fashion. This week Lainey shows you three different ways to style a Cape Jacket and how to upstyle your favourite shoes. Produced in conjunction with Carlow County Council.
About Reuse, Recycling and the Circular Economy
EC explanation of circular economy
Short animation explaining circular economy from the European Commission.
Ellen MacArthur: The Circular Economy Imperative
Dame Ellen MacArthur explains the idea of a circular economy, its benefits and why we must begin to transition towards it.
Story of Stuff
A 20-minute, fast-paced, fact-filled look at the underside of our production and consumption
About Reuse Organisations
Back2New Upcycling
Back2New works to achieve positive change in the lives of people in West Limerick and build local awareness of sustainability through upcycling.
Freetrade
FreeTrade Ireland is a unique public service allowing you to pass on and pick-up items free of charge.
FoodCloud Hubs
Iseult Ward & Aoibheann O’Brien explain how FoodCloud and FoodCloud Hubs are working together to maximise surplus food redistributed to charities in Ireland.
Recreate
Take a tour of the ReCreate Storehouse and the story of ReCreate, Irelands Creative Reuse project.
Rediscovery centre
The Rediscovery Centre is a creative space connecting people, ideas and resources.
Rediscovery Centre - ECO EYE
ECOEYE featuring the recycled paint programme at the Rediscovery Centre .
SMILE
SMILE helps you save money, reduce waste going to landfill and helps develop new business opportunities.
BabyMarket
The Baby Market run events around Ireland in which parents can buy and sell pre-loved baby, children and maternity goods.
Reuse Standards & Social Impacts (CRNI videos)
Re-Mark
Re-Mark, Ireland’s Re-Use Quality Standard of Excellence was established to address consumer concerns about the quality and safety of reused
goods.
Inclusive communities
Created for CRNI, this video video explores the stories of three people working with our members and the impact of this work on their lives, and on the community.
Community Recycling Organisations
Boomerang Enterprises
Boomerang is a Social Enterprise in Cork stripping mattresses so that the materials can be reused or recycled
Bryson Recycling - 25th Anniversary
Bryson started recycling in 1993 and is now the largest social enterprise recycler in the UK. Watch this video to find out more about our journey so far and our vision for the future.
Bryson Recycling
Video for children explaining how to recycle and why it is important.
Bryson Recycling
Watch this video to find out more about Bryson Recycling’s innovative approach to recycling.
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Our funders
EPA Circular Economy Programme
CRNI supports its members and works to mainstream reuse thanks to core funding provided by the EPA under the Circular Economy Programme.
For more information about the programme see here.
Project Funding
Green + Social Virtual Trade Fair
CRNI’s Green + Social Virtual Trade Fair is funded by Ireland’s Regional Waste Management Plan Offices. This innovative virtual platform is open 24/7 and gives visitors the opportunity to explore green and social procurement opportunities provided by reuse, repair and recycling social enterprises and community-based organisations across Ireland.
Access the Green + Social Virtual Trade Fair 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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