Eibhlin’s Diary: Furniture projects across Ireland
There are some really exciting projects on the go across Ireland at the moment, spanning industries from food growing to cycling, fashion to sports. But this month I want to take a particular look at the cool furniture projects I’m hearing about across places like Tipperary, Kerry, Dublin and Laois.
Got sports gear you no longer use? Football boots, jerseys, rackets, sports bags and kids’ kit can often be donated or passed on locally. If your items are clean, safe and still usable, charity shops, local clubs and community groups can help keep them in use for longer.
Christmas gift guide: 9 circular options for your loved ones
It’s the Christmas season, and with that comes gifts. Buying presents can seem incompatible with circular living, however, it doesn’t have to be that way.
Although many of us feel the festive spirit is overwhelmed by frantic searches for presents or exhausting food shops to create perfect meals, there are other more sustainable – and arguably more enjoyable – ways to approach this annual holiday period.
I recently attended my first Repair Cafe, held at the Rediscovery Centre in Ballymun. I have a set of dining chairs that are as old as they are wobbly, and wanted to find out just how destined they were for retirement.
Are you part of a community group, voluntary organisation, or small business with circularity at its core? If so, then the Circular Communication Grants are here to help you share your message and grow your impact.