The Ministry of Justice said it is also working to create green jobs for prisoners by “harnessing the unique capability of the prison estate” to repair, remanufacture and recycle our resources:

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Register to attend upcoming webinar to laern more and how to respond to the consultation from DAERA on #rethinkingourresources

You've lots of time to dig out your belongings in need of repair and bring them along to our repair event in Randalstown Arches on 1st June.
(Bookings are not yet open - follow us for updates... 😉)

🌍This #EarthDay did you know-
👉a plastic bag takes approx 10-20 yrs to decompose
👉a plastic straw 200 yrs
👉plastic bottle 450 yrs and some plastics never decompose?
💁Some tips to reduce plastic use at: keepnorthernirelandbeautiful.etinu.net/keepnorthernir…
#PlanetVsPlastics #WorldEarthDay #EarthDay 2024

📌Deadline Extended to Thursday 27th June - but there is no time like the present! NIRN members can benefit from our online information session with DAERA’s Head of Resources & Waste Strategy, Rachel Hook 3rd May - check your mail for registration link! DAERA

Brilliant news! 'Wet wipes containing plastic will be banned from being sold in the UK, with legislation expected to be announced by Environment Secretary Steve Barclay today.' news.sky.com/story/wet-wipe…

💩Cloth Nappy Week! Did you know a child can use 4000 - 6000 disposable nappies depending on when they are potty trained? Disposables never disappear from the environment and can take up to 500 years to break down.

#EarthDay With plastics present in everything from our textiles, toys, electronics and even inside the human body, todays global call for action demanding a 60% reduction in the production of ALL plastics by 2040 is one leaders must take seriously. youtu.be/xP-iIilHQsU?si…

Huge congratulations to Becky, Connor & the Another World Belfast/SHOW SOME LOVE team on the opening of Green House, their new base in Victoria St. The event was energetic and fun celebrating a new space for their inclusive #sustainable fashion project 🎉🎉🎉 Belfast City Council The National Lottery Heritage Fund NI The National Lottery Community Fund NI

Good to hear DAERA Minister Andrew Muir MLA supporting the Circular Economy Strategy to reduce waste generated in NI.
#rethink #reuse #repair
#nienvironment

Our monthly newsletter, due out later this month, promises to keep you in the loop with all things 'Rethink Reuse & Repair'! We'll showcase NIRN members and volunteers making a difference, and share inspiring initiatives from across the globe. Subscribe today !

We're delighted to have made the finals of the European Week for Waste Reduction 2023 edition with our podcast series 'Sustainable Conversations'. If you didn't manage to listen back in November, you can catch up here: 👉cutt.ly/sw77LTc7 Thanks to the NIRN members who took part!

NI imports and extracts around 31.5 million tonnes of materials annually. 92.1% or 33.6 million tonnes of material is not cycled back into the economy in NI. Let's get it sorted! Share your views with DAERA 👉 cutt.ly/Rw41DgRp

Another fascinating day at #CEStakeholderEU It's really encouraging that emphasis is being placed on getting people to see reduction and repair as the social norm!

#EarthDay2024 is less than one week away, are you ready to action?

#PlanetVPlastics #plasticpollution #PlasticsTreaty
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Key points at #CEStakeholderEU : As well as CO2 indicators and measures we need binding targets for resources. Concentration on recycling is not enough - we need to tackle consumption! #CircularEconomy Economy NI EU circular economy stakeholder platform Andrew Muir MLA

Proposing a #CircularEconomy joint declaration at todays EU circular economy stakeholder platform for Europe and beyond. NIRN fully back this on behalf of our members contributing to the CE through #rethinkreuserepair ! Andrew Muir MLA DAERA DAERAPermSec Economy NI

We're here at the #CEStakeholderEU conference - discussing ways to take opportunities that arise today to enable practical action for the future! paola migliorini Cillian Lohan EU circular economy stakeholder platform #CircularEconomy #rethinkreuserepair