Save & Go Circular
Reuse
An initiative delivered by The Rediscovery Centre in strategic partnership with the EPA.
Where there’s waste, there’s a better way.
Reuse isn’t simply stopping single-use, it’s taking treasure out of the trash.
From reupholstering furniture, to remixing paint and saving food that is too good to go, explore social enterprises, hacks and apps that’ll save you money and stop needless waste.
LIFE HACK
LIFE HACK
Too Good To Go is a fantastic money-saving hack.
Simply sign up, see what’s available near your location and save surplus groceries from your local shop or surprise bags from your favourite cafes and restaurants.
You can filter by the categories, veggie options and the collection time that works best for you.
Along each step of the way, food production generates greenhouse gas emissions, adding up to a staggering 10% of all emissions globally. In 2020, restaurants, food services, retail and distribution accounted for 31% of Ireland’s 770,300 tonnes of food waste.
So by rescuing magic bags with Too Good To Go, you not only save money but also CO2 emissions. It also saves businesses - who currently waste over €300 million food each year, so it’s no wonder that surprise bags on the app are given away at reduced rates.
How to reuse paint
Did you know you can donate and reuse paint?
Find out how to donate, find, and buy reused paint in Ireland.
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The Paint Reuse Network works with 12 civic amenity sites around the country. Find the full list on their website, and head on down. Donating to these sites ensures that the usable water based paint will be reused, instead of being exported for incineration.
www.paintreuse.network
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The Paint Reuse Network gathers the discarded or donated paint, cleans it, remixes to create its own variety of colours, and sells it across the country (including at The Rediscovery Centre). You can also order a custom colour, specific for your project. Visit the Paint Reuse Network to discover your nearest outlet.
www.paintreuse.network
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Ireland’s Paint Reuse Network offers great paint at UNBEATABLE prices!
www.paintreuse.network
Help with Reuse
Looking for organisations that can help you to reuse?
Look no further!
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CRNI is the representative body for community based reuse, repair and recycling organisations in Ireland. In their extensive membership directory you can find goods and services focused on reuse, repair and recycling, that can direct you to whatever you may need, from furniture to fixing to fashion!
crni.ie
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Charities are by far the biggest reuse organisations in Ireland, with Charity Retail Ireland’s members alone operating over 500 shops nationwide! In 2020, their sales saw the reuse of an amazing 14,775 tonnes of goods , the equivalent weight of the entire Dublin bus fleet! By shopping in a charity shop you save money, save waste and save the planet. You also support many amazing causes, as their shops raise vital funds for charities nationwide.
www.charityretail.ie
Confused about sustainability?
Wondering what you can do to help?
Keep it simple : reuse.
Avoid replacing, swapping out, or recycling as a first resort. Keep the items that you have for as long as possible. After all, the most sustainable thing you can wear is the item of clothing you already have. Did you know that extending the active life of clothing by just nine months would reduce carbon, water and waste footprint by 20–30%?
Let’s keep our items going for longer!
What’s the most extravagant meal you can find?
Before / After: Reusing Bikes
Did you know that a brand new commuting bike can cost between €300 - €3000? Well, with our fantastic bike repair and refurbishment scheme, you can buy great quality reconditioned bikes starting at €130!
Commute affordably (and stylishly) with bikes from the Rediscovery Centre, Cycle Sense, Cork Community Bikes, An Mheitheal Rothar, The Bike Hub, Frontline Bikes or Renew Enterprises. These social enterprises repair and recondition pre-loved bikes, displaying and selling these great quality pieces The perfect gift for the cyclist in your life!
Swing over to our eco-store in Ballymun or check our website to see what we have in stock.
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€300 - €3000
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€130 :)
