Circular Locations

What's happening in Munster?

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Across Munster, communities are proving that circular living works in practice. Whether it's fixing what's broken instead of binning it, growing food locally or finding new homes for pre-loved items, people here understand that small changes create lasting impact.

From Cork to Kerry, Clare to Tipperary, there's a growing network of initiatives making it easier to live more sustainably. These aren't just ideas – they're real places and people you can connect with today.

Lifestyle & Services

Cork Clothes Swap (Cork) Monthly clothing exchange events promoting sustainable fashion and reducing textile waste through community swapping.
Bandon Clothes Swap (Bandon) Community clothes swapping initiative encouraging sustainable fashion choices and textile reuse.
Cloughjordan Eco Village (Cloughjordan) Sustainable living community offering education on circular food systems, renewable energy, and green building practices.
Suircan Environmental (Clonmel) Environmental forum organising repair cafes, toy libraries, and clothes swaps as part of the circular economy movement.
Doughnut Economics Action Lab (West Cork) Network promoting circular economy principles through repair cafes, workshops, and sustainable community projects.
Cloth Nappy Library (Ireland) Community library service providing access to reusable cloth nappies to promote sustainable parenting choices.

Food & Eating

Voice Ireland – Waste Not Want Not (Clonakilty) Community initiative bringing together local stakeholders to reduce food waste and promote sustainability.
Grow It Yourself (GIY) (Waterford) Organisation promoting home food growing to connect people with food sources and reduce waste.
The Green Farmer Coop (Tipperary) Cooperative supporting farmers in adopting sustainable and circular practices for feed, fertiliser, fuel and finance.
Foodshare Kerry (Tralee) Food rescue organisation redistributing surplus food from supermarkets and producers to community organisations.
Earthway Refill (Midleton) Zero waste refill store offering package-free shopping options to reduce packaging waste.
Open Food Network Ireland Online marketplace connecting consumers directly with local food producers and sustainable food systems.
Food Cloud (Ireland) Food redistribution platform connecting surplus food from businesses with charities and community groups.

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.
The Revamp Tramp (Waterford) Furniture upcycling service offering restoration workshops and sustainable furniture solutions.
Deaf Enterprises (Cork) Social enterprise providing furniture upcycling and bike repair services while supporting the deaf community.
Kingdom Furniture Revamp (Castleisland) Furniture restoration service offering upcycled and pre-loved furniture options.
Spikes Repairs (Nenagh) Specialized repair service for all band and orchestral musical instruments.
Loved Back to Life by Aiseiri (Waterford) Furniture upcycling service creating restored pieces while supporting addiction recovery programs.
Renew Enterprises (Waterford) Multi-service enterprise offering bike repairs, furniture restoration, and quality reused paint sales.
Northside Community Enterprises (Cork) Community enterprise providing quality reused paint and supporting local employment initiatives.
Cycle Sense (Skibbereen) Bike repair shop offering refurbished bicycles and quality reused paint products.
IRD Duhallow Furniture Revamp (Newmarket) Community service providing furniture upcycling, pre-loved furniture, and reused paint options.
Cork Repair Café (Cork) Monthly community repair events helping fix clothes, bikes, household items, and other belongings.
Circular Style (Blackwater) Designer fashion rental service promoting circular fashion and reducing clothing consumption.
RepairIT (Midleton) Device repair service offering expert fixes and pre-loved electronics for sustainable technology use.
Gateway to Education (Limerick) Charity bookshop and online platform providing pre-loved books and educational materials.
Waterford Computer Clinic (Waterford) Computer repair service specializing in operating system fixes, laptop, and PC maintenance.

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