The last circular economy newsletter of the year!

In a month generally filled with overconsumption, we’ve seen positive news across the world, showing there’s more to the season than ‘more stuff!’ Let’s recap:
https://ow.ly/KHIw50XMBhc

The Rediscovery Centre will be closing early today at 2pm for a private function.

We'll be back open tomorrow morning 9am for more Christmas shopping!

#RediscoveryCentre

Don't miss your chance to find the perfect sustainable gift in the Ecostore, or cosy hot chocolate in the Boiler House Cafe. Check our Christmas opening hours before you head over!

#RediscoveryCentre

Our #SecondLife Furniture Shop is open this coming Tuesday for the last time this year. For those looking to pick up a bargain right before #Christmas, this is your last chance!

The shop will reopen on 20 January 2026.

Google Maps: https://ow.ly/NhEg50XInwM

#sustainablechristmas

This Christmas, consider gifting an experience to your loved ones!

Help your loved ones to gain new skills & explore their passions, & if you purchase a pair of tickets, an opportunity to enjoy quality time together!

Workshops: https://ow.ly/XOK350XImUn
Gift Card: https://ow.ly/UiCJ50XImUp

🌍 FREE VIRTUAL WORKSHOP for Secondary Schools

After our incredible live workshop at the end of November, we're delighted to say that it is now available to watch back anytime, complete with:
📘 Teacher Notes
🧰 Resources & Activities
📊 Mentimeter Template

Hit play: https://ow.ly/giBP50XIqix

With the help of our Cycling team, this little fella found the perfect fit; a balance bike with his own brake that saw him scoot off happily home! Our expertly refurbished kids & adult size bikes are available in our Ecostore until 24 December! Find your new-to-you bike this Christmas! #Ecostore

Festive tunes, crafty workshops, handcrafted gifts & lots of festive spirit filled the Ecostore last week for our #Sustainable #ChristmasFair.

A huge thanks to all our visitors, stallholders & team for making this our best yet. If you didn’t make it down, never fear, we are open until the 24th!

The All-Island Circular Economy Map: The @rediscoveryctr.bsky.social in Ballymun, Dublin, was buzzing last week as Northern Ireland Resources Network & Community Resources Network Ireland members were placed on the circular economy map.
#repair #share #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #reduce #reuse

Huge congratulations to our former CEO Dr Sarah Miller, who received the Outstanding Individual Award from the Environmental Forum in recognition of her exceptional contribution to Ireland’s circular economy over the past 2 decades.

Please join us congratulating Sarah on this well-deserved honour!

Re-Imagine Christmas is BACK and more important than ever!

The aim of the campaign is to encourage people to buy gifts from to their local charity shop, and to donate preloved high-quality items for others to enjoy!

#CharityRetailIreland #reimaginechristmas #Christmas

Winner of our Outstanding Individual Category, congratulations to Dr Sarah Miller who is being recognised for her vision and unique achievements most especially the redevelopment the Rediscovery Centre as Ireland’s National Centre for the Circular Economy @rediscoveryctr.bsky.social

Thanks to CRNI
for today’s event at the @rediscoveryctr.bsky.social
🌍♻️

It was great to see the building and connect with fellow members of the reuse & repair community 💚🔧

#CircularEconomy #Repair #Reuse #Community