LDA partners with Reloop to support sustainable living

New pilot programme empowers cost rental tenants across three locations to reduce, reuse and recycle!

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The Land Development Agency (LDA) is pleased to announce a new partnership with Reloop launching an innovative pilot initiative that supports sustainable living by bringing practical, accessible solutions directly into communities.

Rolling out across three LDA locations, including Barnwell Point, Shanganagh Castle Estate and Parkside, this initiative is designed to make sustainable living more accessible to residents. By introducing a lending library alongside reuse and recycle collection services, tenants will have opportunities to share resources, reduce waste, and actively participate in circular economy practices in their everyday lives.

This initiative supports the LDA’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and aligns with the key pillars of its Sustainable Development Strategy. Through collaboration with Reloop, the LDA aims to create meaningful local impact. This will help communities reduce consumption, extend the lifecycle of everyday items, and minimise environmental impact.

Supporting Sustainable Living through Circular Economy Practices

At the core of this initiative is a focus on circular economy principles, a key driver of sustainable living in Ireland. Rather than disposing of items that are no longer needed, residents are encouraged to reuse, share, and redistribute them within their community.

This approach supports sustainability by:

  • Reducing household waste
  • Extending the lifespan of clothing, technology, and household items
  • Encouraging responsible consumption
  • Supporting community sharing and collaboration

By embedding circular economy practices into everyday life, the LDA is helping to build more sustainable and resilient communities across Ireland.

The pilot programme has been designed to make sustainable living simple, practical, and accessible for all participating tenants.

How the Reloop Initiative Works

Residents can borrow useful household items, tools, and equipment on a short-term basis. This reduces the need to purchase items that are only used occasionally, supporting more sustainable consumption habits.

Tenants can donate unwanted clothing, which will be collected and redistributed for reuse. This helps reduce textile waste while giving items a second life within the community.

Unwanted small appliances and electrical items can be safely collected through the programme. Items will be reused where possible or responsibly recycled in line with environmental best practices in Ireland.

Clear guidance, accessible collection points, and on-site support will ensure that all tenants can easily take part and contribute to more sustainable living practices.

Delivering Local Sustainability Impact

By integrating this initiative within cost rental developments, the LDA and Reloop are creating tangible local benefits that support sustainable living in Ireland at a community level.

Residents are empowered to take part in sustainability efforts in a practical, affordable way, without complexity. The initiative also helps foster a stronger sense of community through shared resources and collective action.

This initial programme will provide valuable insights, with the potential to expand similar initiatives across additional LDA developments in the future.

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Service Features

With the pilot rolled out earlier this month, residents have already highlighted several aspects of the service that they valued most, with doorstep collection and overall convenience emerging as the standout features. Many described the process as “easy and quick,” noting the simplicity of leaving items at their door and the reliability of timely collections.

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The service was particularly appreciated for removing common barriers to reuse, such as lack of nearby charity shops, and for making it effortless to recycle items like clothing and household goods. Respondents also emphasised the added benefit of the service being free of charge, further enhancing its accessibility.

Building More Sustainable Communities

The Land Development Agency is committed to delivering not just housing, but thriving, sustainable communities. This partnership with Reloop represents an important step forward in making sustainable living more accessible, practical, and inclusive for all residents. Through initiatives like this, the LDA continues to support waste reduction, resource sharing, and long-term environmental sustainability.

FAQ: Sustainable Living Ireland and the LDA Reloop Initiative

It is a pilot programme designed to support sustainable living in Ireland by providing lending libraries and reuse services for cost rental tenants.

Residents can borrow shared household items instead of buying them, helping to reduce waste and save money.

Clothing, small household appliances, and electrical items can be donated, reused, or responsibly recycled.

The initiative is initially available to tenants on a pilot basis, in selected LDA cost rental developments (Barnwell, Parkside and Shanganagh Castle Estates)

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