For businesses and community groups

Help make circular living easier in your community.

Loop You is exploring how local businesses and community organisations can connect people with circular opportunities and make participation more visible. We are speaking with organisations in Dublin to understand what would make involvement practical and valuable.

Who could take part

Anyone helping things stay in use.

Cafes

Welcome customers who bring their own cup, flask or mug.

Refill and zero-waste shops

Help people refill jars and containers.

Repairers

Electronics, furniture, clothes, bikes and appliances.

Second-hand and charity shops

Give items a second life and be found by people looking.

Repair cafes and swaps

Events and clothes swaps run by community groups.

Libraries of things

Tool and toy libraries that lend instead of sell.

How it could work

Three small steps, to be shaped together.

This is an idea we are testing, not a live service. Nothing here is available to sign up for yet.

Talk to usTell us about your place and what would be practical for you.

Agree something smallWe would work out together a simple way for people to take part with you, for example a challenge or a way to record a visit.

Learn from itWe look at what worked and what did not, and decide together whether to continue.

What we want to learn

Three things we would like to ask.

What would be useful?

Which information about people taking part at your place would actually help you?

What would put you off?

What would feel like extra work, or not worth it?

What would make it worth it?

More customers, loyalty, visibility, or something else?

Questions

Early answers.

What does it cost?

We have not set a price. Nothing is charged without your agreement, and we will agree terms with you before anything starts.

Do I need any equipment?

That is still to be decided. We would aim to keep it simple and test it with you first.

What about customer data?

We will publish a privacy policy before anyone signs up or any personal data is collected.

Can I step back?

Yes. Taking part would always be your choice, and you could stop at any time.