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Collaborating with community groups, social enterprises, local authorities, and charities to promote reuse and repair, ensuring resources remain in circulation.

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If you live in Lisburn, luck you, there's some fantastic #RepairWeekNI25 activities to take part in. From breathing new life in to broken furniture, to getting that battered bike back on the road, you can learn lifelong skills in repair, reuse and sustainability.

03.03.2025 15:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What better way to kick of #RepairWeekNI25, than with a 6 hour Mendathon!?! There are so many brilliant events happening in Belfast, from bikes to gadgets, and textiles. Check out the packed schedule to see what's happening near you and how to get involved
www.ni-rn.com/repair-week-...

03.03.2025 12:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Repair Week NI 2025 officially starts tomorrow, and there are so many activities on offer, we have the schedule divided up by Council area. Check out what's happening in your area and how you can get involved with #repairweekni25
www.ni-rn.com/repair-week-...

02.03.2025 23:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A shout out to our partners Circular Communities Scotland as they
celebrate the share and repair movement in Scotland. By sharing and repairing you can save money, support local organisations and live sustainably. πŸ‘
#ShareRepairAware #LetsDoNetZero

24.02.2025 13:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

@daera-ni.gov.uk @relondon.bsky.social

24.02.2025 12:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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As part of Repair Week NI, NIRN are pleased to announced that we will be hosting a free webinar on - Mend Your Ways! Stitching communities and businesses together to create successful repair initiatives🧡πŸͺ‘βœ‚οΈ
To register πŸ‘‰ events.teams.microsoft.com/.../4c673fc9....
#repairweekni25

24.02.2025 12:26 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Fermanagh: Kinawley school embraces zero waste pilot scheme Pupils at St Naile's Primary School in Kinawley, County Fermanagh are taking part in a new recycling pilot.

Schools are empowering pupils as "Zero Waste Champions," teaching them about the circular economy and encouraging them to reuse and reduce waste. This pioneering initiative, in collaboration with Ostrero is being piloted in across schools in NI #CircularEcomomy

03.01.2025 13:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🌟 Join Our Team! 🌟
NIRN is seeking a dynamic and organised individual to support the Operations Manager and NIRN team in coordinating key administrative, communication, and event-related activities.
www.communityni.org/.../network-....

#jobs #careers #NIRN #rethinkreuseepair

30.12.2024 11:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Day 4: Repair Before You Replace

πŸŽ„πŸŽ12 Days of Sustainable Christmas

Is your favourite Christmas jumper looking a bit worn? On day four, let's mend instead of tossing! Repairing clothes helps the planet and keeps your festive style intact. #RepairDontReplace

05.12.2024 12:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Day 3: Deck the Halls Sustainably

πŸŽ„πŸŽ12 Days of Sustainable Christmas

Homemade or upcycled decorations are a great way to bring Christmas cheer! On day three, let's make our own ornaments from recycled materials. #DIYDecor #RethinkReuseRepair

05.12.2024 11:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Day 2: Wrapping Responsibly
πŸŽπŸŽ„12 Days of Sustainable Christmas

Forget single-use wrapping paper! On day two, let's wrap gifts in fabric, newspaper, or reuse last year's paper. Get creative and keep it green! #EcoFriendlyWrapping #ReuseToReduce

05.12.2024 11:59 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Day 2: Wrapping Responsibly
πŸŽπŸŽ„12 Days of Sustainable Christmas

Forget single-use wrapping paper! On day two, let's wrap gifts in fabric, newspaper, or reuse last year's paper. Get creative and keep it green! #EcoFriendlyWrapping #ReuseToReduce

02.12.2024 08:05 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸŽ„12 Days of Christmas: Rethink, Reuse, RepairπŸŽ„

🎁 Day 1: The Gift of Reuse 🎁

This Christmas, let’s rethink our traditions and embrace sustainability! Instead of buying new, why not gift something pre-loved?

#RethinkReuseRepair #SustainableGifting #12DaysOfSustainableChristmas

01.12.2024 09:16 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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NIRN - Northern Ireland Resources Network on LinkedIn: Our Executive Director Eimear Montague recently had the privilege of… Our Executive Director Eimear Montague recently had the privilege of meeting Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibold, Minister of Finance, at The Playhouse to discuss…

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26.11.2024 18:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Exciting meeting! Our Executive Director, Eimear Montague, met Finance Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald to discuss Artitude, supported by the National Lottery Climate Action Fund. We explored how public procurement (Β£3.5bn/year) can drive sustainability, reuse & repair. Full article on link below

26.11.2024 18:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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🌟 Don't Ditch It… Stitch It! βœ‚οΈ

What a fantastic morning we had yesterday at Creggan Country Park with the incredible teams from Tools For Solidarity and Sue Bamford The ladies learned everything from traditional needlework to sewing machine mastery, discovering the joys of creativity and repair.

26.11.2024 11:04 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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