15/10/2025
Join us tonight, come on down at 7 to Garter Lane Arts Centre !!
ππ Ethical Fashion Date Night! ππ
Kick off at 5PM with a vintage clothes swap at the library β find some cool pre-loved pieces and refresh your wardrobe sustainably! β¨β»οΈ
Then head down to Garter Lane for a double bill film screening in celebration of Black History Month & Waterford Climate Action Week:
π½οΈ Wax Print (Doc): How one fabric came to symbolise the struggle of a continent and its people.
π½οΈ Greensleeves Inc. (Comedy): Eco-influencer Fleur navigates the βgreenβ corporate machine.
π Stay after for refreshments and chat with fellow attendees β all completely FREE! π΅π¬
ποΈ Grab tickets here: https://garterlane.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173663068
Waterford Climate Action Waterford City and County Council
31/07/2025
πΆββοΈπ Pick 3 for the Sea!
End Plastic Free July on a high note β take a stroll & pick up 3 bits of rubbish on your way π₯€π¬
Itβs a tiny action with tidal impact ππ
Tag a mate & make it a clean-up walk!
30/07/2025
BYO = Less Plastic, More Power
β»οΈπ΄βBring your own cup, fork, box β skip the single-use! πͺπ
One small habit, big plastic impact.
Bring your own reusable bottle and cup with you for plastic free on the move.
28/07/2025
Ditch the cling, do the wrap!
Swap plastic wrap for beeswax or containers this July π
π₯ͺBring your lunch and store leftovers in reusable boxes or use beeswax wraps.ππ§Ί
25/07/2025
It's Friday or as we like to say FriYAY! Going for food or having some drinks? Refuse that straw!π«π₯€
π―οΈOK so we did say mega corporations need to answer but we also believe in consumer power. The more we say no the more companies, businesses, organisation, etc. have to listen because let's be honest - they want to make money. The next few posts are tips for you.
πSmall steps β Big shift. You in?
Itβs not about being perfect. Itβs about doing something.
19/07/2025
Ditch the plastic and shop smart.
Waterford is full of small businesses making it easy:
π§ΊWeekend Markets Waterford Country Market
π₯ Refill
β»οΈ Reusable Containers Molloys Butchers Ardkeen
π ; Cc.creativeswaterford
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πVintage & Charity Shops The Vintage Factory
Have more? Leave them in the comments!π
π Free how-to guide from SLΓ Waterford
π https://sliwaterford.ie/blog/home-is-where-the-heart-is-a-guide-to-sustainable-shopping-waterford-city
17/07/2025
ποΈβ»οΈ Organise a local clean-up and audit event by the sea, stream or street.
Clear plastic pollution and see whatβs trashing our streets and shores.
Bring your mates, grab gloves & help make Waterford shine!
π Free how-to guide from SLΓ Waterford
π In Bio
Clean Coasts
15/07/2025
Now some ideas for collective action
Workplace Challenge
What if your workplace went plastic-free for July?
β Your office can skip plastic too.
π From bamboo mugs to zero-waste meetings β workplaces are getting real.
Start a challenge with your co-workers.
π¦ Say no to sachets. π« Skip the stirrers. π§ Refill your bottle.
π Free how-to guide from SLΓ Waterford
π https://sliwaterford.ie/blog/how-to-organise-a-plastic-free-week