Limerick: Enable Ireland introduces a decluttering initiative titled ‘break up with their stuff’ this February. Residents are encouraged to donate items to charity shops, fostering community spirit while supporting vital disability services through sustainable practices and promoting the importance of second-hand donations.
In February, Enable Ireland is introducing a playful twist on Valentine’s Day, encouraging Limerick residents to engage in a decluttering initiative aptly titled ‘break up with their stuff’. The non-profit organisation, which provides essential services to over 13,000 children and adults with disabilities, aims to promote sustainable practices while raising funds for local disability services through this campaign.
Throughout the month, locals are invited to donate their once-loved items to Enable Ireland charity shops located on Honan’s Quay or 136 O’Connell Street. The initiative not only provides an opportunity for residents to clear out their homes but also fosters a sense of community and supports a meaningful cause. Items donated will be resold, with all profits directed towards vital therapy and support services for those in need.
Oonagh O’Connor, the commercial manager at Enable Ireland, articulated the significance of this campaign, stating, “February is a month associated with love and romance. It’s also a time when many people choose to declutter their homes with a Spring Clean. This year, we’re uniting the two by encouraging the public to ‘break up’ with their once-loved items, and then fall in love with second-hand.” This sentiment encapsulates the merging of sustainable fashion practices with altruism, making a compelling case for the importance of second-hand clothing.
Additionally, members of the public can donate items to any of the charity’s 174 textile banks located across the country, as well as through TK Maxx stores nationally or directly at Enable Ireland charity shops. The organization accepts a variety of donations including clean, good-quality clothes, shoes, handbags, accessories, linens, homeware, glassware, collectables, books, loose toys, and unwanted gifts.
The Enable Ireland charity shops in Limerick are described as offering a wealth of preloved treasures, contributing not only to sustainable style choices but also to a reduction in environmental impact associated with consumerism. As upcycling and zero-waste initiatives gain traction, this campaign stands as an initiative promoting slow fashion, which underscores the importance of thoughtful consumption. Through these efforts, Enable Ireland supports local disability services while encouraging sustainable practices within the community.
Source: Noah Wire Services
