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

Towards a Circular Future

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Make a start today

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

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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.

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.

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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.

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Events and activities near you

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

  • Repair Café Clonmel: What needs fixing?

  • Clonmel

  • September 27th, 2025

  • Repair Café Cork: What needs fixing?

  • Cork

  • September 28th, 2025

  • Toy Library ‘Swap & Play’

  • Wexford

  • October 4th, 2025

  • What is Circular? Learn about our grants

  • Limerick

  • October 6th, 2025

  • From Plate to Planet: Waste less save more

  • Carlow

  • October 7th, 2025

  • Environment Ireland Conference

  • Dublin

  • October 9th, 2025

  • Toy Library ‘Swap & Play’

  • Waterford

  • October 18th, 2025

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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.

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This is a Government of Ireland project

funded by the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment under the Circular Economy Fund and powered by the Rediscovery Centre

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