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Circular wins for student life

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Whether you're doing the Junior Cycle, gearing up for Leaving Cert or navigating college life, we’ve got wins that save serious money whilst cutting waste. From food to clothing, books to tech, these tips and tricks work for your budget and future.

Get smart with your gear

Being a student means endless lists of things to get. Making smarter choices cut costs while keeping last year's stuff useful.

  • Get certified refurbed tech

    Backmarket, Swappie, Refurbed.ie

  • Choose reuse

    Pack a reusable water bottle or coffee cup when on the go

  • Join a local library

    Join your local or online library to get the books that are always checked out of the college library

  • Find book deals

    Check out the second hand collections on World of books or book sections on DoneDeal or Adverts. Book Swap Ireland could come in very handy

  • Check rental schemes

    Ask your school or institution about tech/book rentals

Look the part for less

Look and feel good without breaking the bank or buying everything new.

Make food work harder

Food costs add up fast. Get more from less with these moves.

  • Plan and batch

    Plan with housemates, think multiple meals, share costs, cook for all

  • Love leftovers

    Love Food Hate Waste recipes

  • Save surplus

    Get good food at a fraction of the price with surplus food apps like Too Good To Go

Share circular skills

Build habits and communities to save money and make new friends.

  • Start something

    Clothing swaps, tool sharing, bulk buying groups, student pantry

  • Teach friends

    Sewing repairs, meal prep, device care

  • Learn together

    Repair tutorial nights, workshop groups

  • Connect Locally

    Repair Cafés, sustainability societies