Your circular journey starts here, from less waste to more life through reusing, sharing and repairing What do we mean by circular?

Make a start today

These are small first steps, start here and then explore the site for lots more ideas.

 View More
  1. 1
  2. 2

Community Resources

Running a circular initiative in your community or thinking of starting one? We can help with practical supports - from grants to guides to connections with other Irish changemakers.

Find out more

Circular Living

Whether you're setting up your first home, juggling family life or exploring a new interest - we've tailored advice to fit your life and location.

Explore Circular Living

Events and activities near you

From car boot sales and repair cafes to talks and workshops - find circular happenings in your area.

See all events

  • Cork Repair Cafe

  • Cork

  • March 29th, 2026

  • Toy Library - Swap & Play

  • Cork City

  • March 29th, 2026

  • Repair Cafe

  • North Strand, Dublin

  • March 29th, 2026

  • Knitwear Mending & Darning

  • Clonmel, Tipperary

  • April 1st, 2026

  • Fabric to Fashion - stitch your own bag

  • The sewing room, Co.Donegal

  • April 1st, 2026

  • Clothes Swap

  • St. Peter's, Cork

  • April 1st, 2026

  • Soap Making Workshop

  • Rye Space 2, Maynooth

  • April 1st, 2026

Have a circular event you’d like to add?
We’d love to include it!

List your event

No idea what circular means? Looking to start taking steps or get more involved? Or if you're building or part of a circular community we're here to help.

What do we mean by circular?

Instead of the traditional "take, make, waste" approach, circular thinking keeps things in use for as long as possible. It's about buying quality that lasts, repairing rather than replacing, and finding new uses for what you already own.

Learn more

Towards a Circular Future

Watch video button

Watch the video

Funded by the Government of Ireland under the Circular Economy Fund, powered by the Rediscovery Centre

  • Government of Ireland logo
  • Rediscovery Centre logo
About this project