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This week, Helen Tomb & George Gillespie handed over 100+ donated spectacles to Dan O'Reilly, Newcastle Co. Down Lions, part of the NI Resources Network. These glasses will go to Lions Medico France, giving the gift of sight Donate your old glasses via Lions, recycling centres.

Don't ditch it… Stitch it! ✂️💡 It was a fantastic morning with @tfs_belfast and Sue Bamford teaching the ladies at @creggancountrypark18 the art of sewing, from traditional needlework to mastering the sewing machine. 🎨🧵 A day filled with skills & smiles 😃

Follow 💚#GreenFridayScotland💸TODAY to boycott ❌Black Friday❌ Amazing charities are sharing their high quality products, fun events & interesting alternatives to buying new. Show giant corporations you’d rather do some good this #GreenFridayScotland. tinyurl.com/2pnb8psn

♻ Have you heard of Green Friday? 🌍 Instead of “shopping ‘til you drop” this Black Friday, Habitat Ireland ReStore supports “Green Friday”, which encourages everyone to shop more sustainably!

🗓12 Days of Christmas: Rethink, Reuse, Repair 🎄 🎁Day 1: The Gift of Reuse🎁 On the first day of Christmas, let's rethink our traditions. This year, consider gifting something pre-loved! Charity shops are full of treasures just waiting to be rehomed. #RethinkReuseRepair

Day 2: Wrapping Responsibly 🎁🎄12 Days of Sustainable Christmas Forget single-use wrapping paper! On day two, let's wrap gifts in fabric, newspaper, or reuse last year's paper. Get creative and keep it green! #EcoFriendlyWrapping #ReuseToReduce DAERA WRAP

Repair Cafe Dromore Repair Café Carryduff Northern Ireland Resources Network (NIRN) Repair Café Antrim and Newtownabbey

Day 3: Deck the Halls Sustainably 🎄🎁12 Days of Sustainable Christmas Homemade or upcycled decorations are a great way to bring Christmas cheer! On day three, let's make our own ornaments from recycled materials. #DIYDecor #RethinkReuseRepair

Queen’s is to partner in a £17.3M multi-partner, major all-Ireland geothermal-energy project to reduce Greenhouse Gas emissions to help meet Net Zero commitments 💫 Read more about the GEMINI project 👇 go.qub.ac.uk/GEMINIproject

Day 4: Repair Before You Replace 🎄🎁12 Days of Sustainable Christmas Is your favourite Christmas jumper looking a bit worn? On day four, let's mend instead of tossing! Repairing clothes helps the planet and keeps your festive style intact. #RepairDontReplace

Day 5: Five Golden Ways to Donate 🎁🎄12 Days of Sustainable Christmas Day five is all about sharing! Donate unused items to charity shops or community centres. Your clutter might be someone else’s perfect gift! #DonateToReuse #SpreadTheJoy

Day 6: Zero-Waste Feast Tips 🎁🎄12 Days of Sustainable Christmas Reduce food waste on day six by planning meals carefully, using leftovers creatively, and composting. Let’s enjoy a festive feast that doesn’t cost the Earth. #ZeroWasteChristmas #FoodSustainability

Day 7: Upcycling Gifts 🎄🎁12 Days of Sustainable Christmas Give old items a new lease on life! On day seven, why not make gifts from upcycled materials? From candle jars to jewellery, handmade gifts show you care, are fun to make & don't cost the earth🌍 #SustainableChristmas

Day 8: Reduce Plastic Waste Plastic toys and decorations dominate Christmas. On day eight, let’s rethink and choose wooden or second-hand items instead. Small swaps make a big impact. #ReducePlastic #RethinkReuseRepair

Day 9: Rechargeable Joy 🎄🎁12 Days of Sustainable Christmas Batteries are everywhere at Christmas. On day nine, let’s switch to rechargeable batteries and reduce electronic waste. A small change, but one that counts! #RechargeDontReplace #EcoTips

All toys in ReStore #Lisburn are half price from today until Saturday! Stop by ReStore in Riverside Centre, Lisburn to shop a festive bargain!

Day 10: Sustainable Tree Choices 🎄🎁12 Days of Sustainable Christmas Thinking about your Christmas tree? On day ten, consider a potted tree you can use year after year, or decorate a creative alternative. #SustainableTree #RethinkReuseRepair

Day 11: Thrift and Swap 🎄🎁12 Days of Sustainable Christmas Need a new outfit for a Christmas party? On day eleven, let's swap clothes with friends or shop second-hand. Look fabulous and stay sustainable. #SwapDontShop #SlowFashion

Day 12: A New Year Resolution 🎁🎄12 Days of Sustainable Christmas On the twelfth day of Christmas, let’s make a resolution to keep rethinking, reusing, and repairing. Every small step adds up. Together, we can make a difference. #RethinkReuseRepair #NewYearNewHabits