Young Friends of the Earth Derry. Active campaigners proving that you’re never too young to make a difference. From installing water fountains to cut single-use plastic bottles in North West College to Saving the Sperrins, these guys are dedicated to sustainable action.

The Triax Neighbourhood Management Team in Derry City! They are genuine heroes building resilience, confidence, and social inclusion from the ground up through community reuse and repair. Listen to hear how they are growing community in their local area.

Are you looking for a fun way to teach your little ones about the circular economy? Join us this week as we chat with Maeve Leahy, the brilliant creator of the playful characters: Loopy Lou and Linny Bin! Maeve shares her inspiring journey as a mother and zero-waste campaigner, explaining how she designed these beloved characters to make complex ideas simple and enjoyable for young children.

For European Week for Waste Reduction, the Artitude team joins the wonderful community at Repair & Share Foyle for a conversation all about reuse, with a special spotlight on reducing e-waste. We meet Andrew Wright, the group’s new e-waste coordinator, who shares his experiences helping keep electrical items in use and out of landfill. We’ll also hear from friendly faces at a recent Repair Café, where people came together to share skills, stories, and the joy of giving their much-loved items a second chance.

To mark International Day for Climate Action, we sat down with the inspiring creators behind the Climate Wheel, a playful, powerful tool designed to spark action and conversation. Tune in to hear how they have managed to blend creativity, fun, and community engagement to inspire real change for our planet.

For International Repair day, join us for a conversation with Marcella Di Palo, Network Weaver at Repair Cafés NI and author of The Story of a Jumper—a touching tale of reuse and repair told from the perspective of the jumper itself. Marcella shares her passion for repair, reflecting on her role with Repair Cafés NI and her dedication to giving objects a second life. Not only is Marcella committed to the repair and reuse of everyday items, she also champions community, sustainability, and the values of care and connection that underpin the repair movement.