Mersey schools rise to the ten-tonne textiles recycling and reuse challenge
Project aiming to cut the amount of clothes and textiles going to waste has recently celebrated a funding boost Read more >
Putting second-hand first to create local jobs
Guide for local authorities to develop local reuse strategies Read more >
East Belfast Mission awarded funding from National Lottery Dormant Account Funds
One of the first organisations to receive funding from the Dormant Accounts Funds Read more >
Recycle for Greater Manchester Community Fund
Fund aims to support projects which prevent, reuse, or recycle household waste, and reduce contamination, promote sustainable use of waste and resources, and generate wider social benefits for the communities. […]
Provisional waste management statistics released for Oct – Dec 2020 for NI
The landfill rate for waste collected by councils recorded at 23.3% in October to December 2020, a fall from 24.1% during October to December 2019. Read more >
NI Direct promoting NIRN on its site
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The pandemic has made the UK more environmentally conscious
According to survey conducted by Avia Insurance, 52% of those surveyed say they are more environmentally conscious now than pre-pandemic Read more >
MyNI promoting NIRN and its Members
This week MyNI will be focusing on reuse and repair and the activities of NIRN and its members in this area. Remember to like and share posts. Read more >
Asda to sell vintage clothes in 50 stores in sustainability push
Retailer to partner with Preloved Vintage Wholesale after successful Leeds trial Read more >
MyNI Campaign to promote NIRN
Week commencing 3 May, for each day this week, MyNI – a public and government service – will be promoting NIRN and its members through all its social media channels […]