Our Members Metrics
Our Members’ Metrics – measuring and evaluating performance
Each year, we gather data from our members to capture the full impact of their activities across environmental, social, and economic areas. This information demonstrates the collective contribution of NIRN members to the reuse, repair, and circular economy sector in Northern Ireland.
In 2025, the combined efforts of our members diverted over 8,300 tonnes of waste from landfill, benefitted more than 280,000 people, and generated a combined turnover of nearly £14 million. These figures show the real-world value of the sector, delivering measurable environmental, social, and economic benefits across the region.
Just look at what our members achieved last year!
We measure…
Environmental Impact
NIRN members report on the amount of waste diverted from landfill through reducing, reusing, repairing, and sharing. This data is also used to calculate the estimated CO₂ emissions reductions, providing a measurable indication of the sector’s role in supporting climate action.
Economic Impact
Members provide data on their annual turnover, offering insight into the economic value created through their circular economy activities. This includes income from retailing reused goods, repair services, and other reuse-related operations. It highlights the growing economic potential of the reuse sector as a source of sustainable local enterprise.
Social Impact
The data also capture the wide-ranging social benefits delivered by members, including:
- Number of people trained in repair, reuse, or related skills
- Number of beneficiaries reached through community initiatives
- Number of volunteers and total volunteer hours, demonstrating strong community engagement
- Educational and outreach activities, such as workshops or events, which raise awareness about reuse, repair, and environmental stewardship
These metrics illustrate how NIRN members are helping to build resilient communities, enable skills development, to promote a culture of sustainability across Northern Ireland. knowledge and awareness of reuse and repair and impact on the environment.