Highlights from Our Interactive Upcycling and Repurposing Event

Revamp 3RStore, in collaboration with the EDI Centre recently hosted an inspiring and hands-on Upcycling and Repurposing Event as part of the ECCO Project.

The event was proudly supported by Longford County Council’s Climate Team and Longford Comhairle na nÓg, bringing together people of all ages to explore creative ways to reduce waste and extend the life of everyday items.

The event featured a wide range of workshops and demonstrations designed to spark curiosity, share skills, and promote the principles of the circular economy – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Recreate.

Workshop & Demonstration Highlights:

  • Furniture Repair & Painting – how to give old furniture a second life using basic tools and eco-friendly paint, saving items from landfill and turning them into unique, functional pieces.
  • Textile Repair & Upcycling – mend, repurpose, and creatively reuse clothing and fabrics, including a vibrant session led by the Longford African Network’s textile upcycling team.
  • DIY Wormery Making – Big Sky Flowers held a fun and educational workshop where people discovered how to build their own home wormery, reducing food waste and enriching garden soil.
  • Bicycle Repair – Greenway Bicycle Repair demonstrated basic bike maintenance skills, encouraging people to fix rather than discard and to keep cycling sustainably.
  • Eco-Friendly Soap Bars – Janni Bars demonstrated how to create gentle, planet-friendly soap bars, promoting natural alternatives to plastic-packaged products.
  • Instrument Repair – A unique addition to the day, showing how musical instruments can be brought back to life.

A Community Coming Together for Climate Action

This event wasn’t just about learning practical skills – it was about reconnecting with the value of what we already have. Whether it was sewing up a tear, sanding down a table, or repairing a puncture, each small act reflected the event’s central message: Small Actions = Big Impact

By extending the life of the things we use every day, we reduce waste, lower our carbon footprint, and take positive steps toward a more sustainable future.

The day was also a brilliant opportunity to highlight the work of local organisations committed to climate action and community development. It reminded us that sustainability is not just a buzzword – it’s something we can all participate in through practical, achievable actions.