Across Ireland there's a network of reusable party kits hosted by toy libraries, local councils and others.
Making decisions to suit you in later life doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg. A few savvy decisions could help save more than you think, and even make a few quid too. Check out these tips for your next move.
While nothing will prepare you for the lack of sleep a newborn brings, some savvy prepping can save you plenty of money when it comes to the long list of things you’ll be collecting in preparation for their arrival.
Moving doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg. A few savvy decisions could help save more than you think, and even make a few quid too! Check out these tips for your next move.
You can borrow as well as buy what you need for a new baby, and there are all sorts of lenders out there that can help.
Are you tired of seeing wilted leaves in your fridge, bread drying out in your press and yet more apples going in the bin? If so, this is your chance to help shape the future of food and avoid food waste in Ireland.
We spoke to refill shop owners across the country about the positive impact they have in the community, as well as their top tips to get you started.
Walls lined with pasta-filled dispensers. Glass jars, a weighing scale and label maker. You’ve just entered your local refill shop and are wondering where to start. Although these shops might look a little different, the concept is simple: bring your own container, fill up what you need and avoid excess packaging and spend.
Planning a wedding is one of life’s more stressful things to do. Not just because of the high costs involved, but also the expectations around creating a uniquely memorable occasion for family and friends to enjoy. Yet, it doesn’t have to be like this.
Planning on dipping into festival season this summer? Whether it's back-to-back live music or just a weekend outdoors, we’ve put together some tips to help you keep nature clear of unwanted waste and save you some money too!
Ever wondered what goes on in a shed? With the growth in men’s sheds, women’s sheds and now queer sheds, there’s often more to it than you think.
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.
Is your wardrobe overflowing with clothes, but you still wish you had a new outfit to wear? Swap shops are popping up in community halls and local venues every weekend, giving the people of Ireland a fun and circular way to update their closets.
Growing food on an allotment isn’t just about what you pick at the end - it’s about how you use everything along the way. By keeping things circular, you can turn scraps into resources and make your plot easier to manage, more productive, and a bit kinder to the planet.
Birthday parties and celebrations can often produce a lot of waste, with many party bundles full of single-use plastic. The ‘Borrow, Use, Return’ project aims to tackle the problem in a fun and collaborative way.
Expanding to communities in Tipperary and Dublin, The Cloth Nappy Incentive Scheme is providing a much needed sustainable and cost effective alternative to disposable nappies. From online workshops to Whatsapp groups, parents are given the support they need to confidently make the switch to cloth nappies.
In Ireland, 90% of sports clubs believe they could be doing more to improve their waste management efforts. And now, a suite of toolkits have been released to help clubs take action by tackling their waste with practical steps, from reducing plastic bottles to organising sports gear swaps.
The refill movement in Ireland has gained a significant boost, with Refill.ie’s renewed Tap Map app.
The Salvage Squad has shown us just how creative you can get with home improvements on a budget.
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.
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