Circular Locations
What's happening in Leinster?
Circular living isn't just about recycling – it's woven into how we eat, shop, travel and connect with our communities. From the weekly farmers market to the repair café, from clothes swaps to community gardens, these everyday choices add up to real change.
Leinster is buzzing with people and places making circular living easier. Here's a look at what's already happening in the region – real options you can tap into straight away.
Lifestyle & Services
- The Useless Project (Ireland) A space to reconnect with people, planet & creativity
- Clothes Swap, Dunamaise Arts Centre (Laois)
- Change Clothes (Dublin) Community-focused clothing exchange initiative promoting sustainable fashion and circular economy practices.
- We Make Good (Dublin) Sustainable living and environmental awareness initiative promoting eco-friendly practices and community action.
- Cloth Nappy Library (Ireland) Community library service providing access to reusable cloth nappies to promote sustainable parenting choices.
- Big Sky Flowers (Mullingar) Micro Flower Farm working in harmony with nature, and running workshops in Sustainable Living.
- Refillz (Naas) Zero waste refill store promoting plastic-free shopping and sustainable living solutions.
- Understory (Greystones) Sustainable living and environmental education initiative promoting eco-friendly practices and community engagement.
Food & Eating
- The Refill Mill (Mullingar) Zero waste refill store offering package-free shopping for household and personal care items.
- Edible Bray (Bray) Community food initiative promoting local food systems and sustainable eating practices.
- Diversion Green (Wicklow) Environmental consultancy and sustainability project focused on waste reduction and circular economy solutions.
- Noms (Dublin) Zero waste grocery store and refill shop promoting plastic-free shopping and sustainable living.
- Small Changes (Dublin) Sustainable living store offering eco-friendly products and zero waste alternatives.
- Food Cloud (Ireland) Food redistribution platform connecting surplus food from businesses with charities and community groups.
- BiaSol (Tullamore) Sustainable food producer creating plant-based and environmentally conscious food products.
- Open Food Network Ireland (Ireland) Online marketplace connecting consumers directly with local food producers and sustainable food systems.
Repair & Reuse
- Charity Retail Ireland (Ireland) Network of charity shops promoting reuse and supporting charitable causes through second-hand retail.
- Repair My Stuff (Ireland) Online platform connecting people with local repair services to extend the life of household items.
- Revamp Longford (Longford) Furniture restoration and upcycling service specialising in repairs and sustainable furniture solutions.
- TOG Hackerspace (Dublin) Community workshop and makerspace providing tools and resources for DIY projects and repairs.
- Some Neck Guitars (Dublin) Guitar repair and restoration shop specialising in instrument maintenance and custom work.
- The Upcycle Movement (Dublin/Wexford) Creative upcycling initiative promoting waste reduction through artistic transformation of discarded materials.
- Habitat for Humanity (Drogheda) Housing charity operating ReStore outlets selling donated building materials and home goods
- Frontline Bikes (Dublin) Community bike repair and refurbishment service promoting cycling and sustainable transport.
- Rediscovery Centre (Dublin) Environmental education center promoting circular economy principles through workshops and exhibitions.
- The Dublin Polishers (Dublin) Specialized restoration service for metal items and antique polishing.
- The Bike Hub (Dublin) Community cycling hub offering bike repairs, maintenance, and cycling advocacy services.
- Circular Costumes Ireland (Glenealy) Sustainable costume rental and production service promoting circular fashion in the entertainment industry.
