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.
Posts by NIRN - Northern Ireland Resource Network
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
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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
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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. π
#ShareRepairAware #LetsDoNetZero
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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 initiativesπ§΅πͺ‘βοΈ
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#repairweekni25
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
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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.
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#jobs #careers #NIRN #rethinkreuseepair
Day 4: Repair Before You Replace
ππ12 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
Day 3: Deck the Halls Sustainably
ππ12 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
Day 2: Wrapping Responsibly
ππ12 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
Day 2: Wrapping Responsibly
ππ12 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
π12 Days of Christmas: Rethink, Reuse, Repairπ
π Day 1: The Gift of Reuse π
This Christmas, letβs rethink our traditions and embrace sustainability! Instead of buying new, why not gift something pre-loved?
#RethinkReuseRepair #SustainableGifting #12DaysOfSustainableChristmas
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
π Don't Ditch Itβ¦ Stitch It! βοΈ
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.