Carlow County Council coordinate regular awareness campaigns and events to encourage and support communities, businesses, schools, and individuals to contribute positively towards environmental protection, eliminate negative behaviours and activities, and tackle ongoing environmental issues.
Carlow County Council aims to be proactive in this regard, and communities, businesses, schools, and individuals are always encouraged to contact Carlow County Council with proposals, by phone, 059 9136231, or by email, environment@carlowcoco.ie
Eco Chats Podcast
Eco Chats is Carlow County Council’s podcast series celebrating the people, projects and partnerships driving positive environmental change across County Carlow. Supported by Creative Ireland Carlow and Carlow Arts Office, the podcast shares inspiring stories from communities, organisations and individuals who are taking action for a more sustainable future.
Launched in 2025, the first series explored a wide range of local sustainability initiatives, highlighting the passion, creativity and commitment of people working to enhance biodiversity, strengthen communities, protect local heritage and respond to climate challenges. Through honest conversations and practical examples, Eco Chats showcases how local action can create lasting environmental and social benefits.
Building on the success of the original series, Series Two continues Carlow’s sustainability journey through stories from Sustainable Energy Communities, community gardens and allotments, farming for nature projects, textiles and circular fashion initiatives, community supports and education programmes, sustainable travel, community hubs and arts groups. Each episode offers local perspectives, practical insights and real-life experiences from those who are helping to shape a greener, more resilient County Carlow.
Whether you're interested in climate action, biodiversity, community development, sustainable living or simply hearing positive local stories, Eco Chats provides an engaging and accessible way to discover the people making a difference across the county.
Listen to Eco Chats on all major podcast platforms and explore the stories behind Carlow’s eco journey.
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5715Ni8CMs9VPzoKN0udX5
iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/eco-chats/id1844976433
Podcast Addict: https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/eco-chats/6121887
Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/show/1002273792
Fabric of Change - Carlow
Fabric of Change Carlow is a community-based sustainable fashion initiative being delivered in Carlow in partnership with VOICE Ireland. The project aims to tackle fast fashion, textile waste and overconsumption by helping people adopt more circular approaches to clothing through repair, reuse, swapping, upcycling and more conscious purchasing choices.
The Carlow project is part of the wider Fabric of Change programme and is designed to develop and trial local solutions to textile waste with and for the community. The initiative builds on existing sustainable fashion work already undertaken by VOICE Ireland and is supported through funding from Zero Waste Europe.
Made to Last September 2026
The Made to Last project is part of the Fabric of Change Carlow Programme. This vibrant community initiative is designed to tackle fast fashion and embrace circular living across County Carlow. Through activation projects, local clothing swaps, and hands-on repair workshops, we are bringing people together to rethink how we buy, use, and care for our textiles. By choosing quality over speed and repair over waste, we can keep clothing out of
landfills and build a more sustainable future.
This adult workshop programme is part of SDG Week Ireland, a national initiative driving action for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. By encouraging a shift away from fast fashion, the Made to Last programme directly supports SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production and SDG 13: Climate Action. Together, Carlow County Council and VOICE Ireland are transforming global climate goals into practical, local actions—proving that small, circular habits in our community can make a massive impact worldwide.
Take a look at our upcoming free workshop's for adults:
Fabric of Change - Carlow Pop up Shop - October 2026
The Fabric of Change Carlow Pop-Up Shop, taking place at the Potato Market as part of Carlow Climate Action Week 2026, will provide a welcoming and interactive space where people can explore practical ways to reduce textile waste and make more sustainable fashion choices.
The pop-up shop is designed to be more than just an exhibition. It is a hands-on community space where people can learn new skills, share ideas, find inspiration and discover how small changes in the way we buy, wear, repair and dispose of clothing can have a positive impact on both the environment and household budgets. Through a programme of events and activities running throughout the week, the initiative aims to encourage a shift towards a more circular and sustainable fashion culture in Carlow.
Take a look through the Fabric of Change Carlow event programme and drop into the pop-up shop during Climate Action Week 2026 to discover how sustainable fashion can be practical, affordable, creative and fun.
For further details or to find out more about other environmental awareness projects email environment@carlowcoco.ie
Eco Chats - Podcast
Eco Chats: Carlow's Eco Journey is Carlow County Council's environmental podcast series, celebrating the people, projects and community groups working to create a more sustainable County Carlow.
Funded by Carlow County Council, Creative Ireland Carlow and Carlow Arts Office, the podcast shines a spotlight on local environmental and climate action, sharing inspiring stories from individuals, businesses, schools, sports clubs and community organisations that are making a positive difference. Across two series, listeners can hear first-hand accounts of projects focused on biodiversity, climate action, sustainable living, waste reduction, community resilience and protecting Carlow's natural heritage.
Through engaging conversations with local changemakers and environmental champions, Eco Chats aims to inform, inspire and empower listeners, demonstrating that every action counts and that positive environmental change is happening across communities throughout County Carlow.
Listen back to all episodes using the links below and discover the many ways people across the county are helping to build a greener, more sustainable future.
If you're looking for some positive news stories taking place in County Carlow, you can listen in on:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5715Ni8CMs9VPzoKN0udX5
iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/eco-chats/id1844976433
Podcast Addict: https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/eco-chats/6121887
Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/show/1002273792