The votes are officially in. After an incredible turnout and an inspiring week of community action, we are thrilled to announce the winner of the RRWNI26 Favourite Activity Poll: Via Wings: “Threads of Change: most impactful yet. You are the reason reuse and repair are becoming the new normal in Northern Ireland. Let’s keep this momentum going!

There is something truly magical about looking at a discarded wooden pallet, an old tin jar, or a lonely, abandoned drawer and seeing pure potential. That is exactly what the team at Green Re:Make Garvagh does every single day, and we are very glad to have them as a new Northern Ireland Reuse Network (NIRN) Member.

We are absolutely delighted to celebrate the brilliant young minds who took part in our inaugural Reuse and Repair Week Schools Competition. From upcycled games to community uniform swaps, our local schools have proven that the circular economy is alive, kicking, and full of creativity.

The Northern Ireland Resources Network recently attended the launch of the Office for Environmental Protection’s Progress in Improving the Natural Environment in Northern Ireland 2024/2025 report at Stormont. The report finds that while commitments in the Environmental Improvement Plan (EIP) have set a foundation for much-needed action, the current pace and scale of progress needs to accelerate to deliver the change required for the plan to be effective.

What happens when a Community Fridge gets a surplus of bread? If you are Mark and Rachel, you turn it into beer! In our latest episode, we explore the incredible story of Crumbs Golden Ale and how the amazing young adults at The Playtrail transformed leftover loaves into breadcrumbs, which Walled City Brewery then brewed into a crisp, delicious golden ale. 🎧 Listen to the episode now to hear how this “simple” idea tackled food waste and empowered young adults.

The inaugural Reuse and Repair Week 2026 has officially concluded, marking an absolute milestone for sustainability across the island. This major event spanned all 11 councils in N. Ireland alongside the Republic of Ireland

It has been an incredibly busy and rewarding period for the Circular Schools Workshops. Pupils across Northern Ireland have been discovering how small shifts in how we view everyday items can make a significant difference to our planet.

Some NIRN members had an inspiring visit to Change Clothes Dublin, an innovative hub putting the circular economy and textile sustainability into practice.

The recent Northern Ireland Environment Forum successfully brought together voices from across the sustainability and circular economy sectors.

We were absolutely delighted that DAERA Minister Andrew Muir not only officially launched the campaign at the flagship Pop-Up Repair Cafe in Belfast Grand Central Station.

On Saturday, 30th May, the heart of Belfast’s transit hub will transform into a buzzing hub of restoration as NIRN brings the first-ever Repair Cafe to Belfast Grand Central Station.

Over 50 events are happening throughout Reuse and Repair Week 2026, all designed to reduce waste, with the combined aim to combat “throwaway culture”. NIRN members are hosting a whole range of events from how to make the most of surplus food and repair cafes, to carving workshops and furniture upcycling – it’s all covered. This week is designed to: