Time to acknowledge the role of Deposit Refund Systems (DRS) in achieving a Circular Economy for beverage packaging in the EU
Natural Mineral Waters Europe (NMWE), UNESDA Soft Drinks Europe and Zero Waste Europe call on the EU to facilitate the beverage industry’s transition to circularity by developing a legal framework for setting up new efficient DRS for beverage packaging. Natural Mineral Waters Europe (NMWE), UNESDA Soft Drinks Europe and Zero Waste Europe (ZWE) urge the […]
€625,000 funding opportunity for innovative Irish businesses in the Circular Economy
The EPA’s Green Enterprise: Innovation for a Circular Economy fund worth €625,000 is now open for applications. Applications for project funding in the range of €50k to €100k are invited, to support Irish businesses develop circular solutions in product and service design, production, distribution, use of resources – including raw materials and waste reduction. The fund is […]
€600,000 Funding Announcement For Ireland’s Circular Economy Innovators
The EPA has launched a €600,000 funding programme to support innovators. The Innovation for a Circular Economy Programme will support companies and organisations in Ireland to develop – and demonstrate – consumer and business solutions that will stimulate resource efficiency and the circular economy. Dr Shane Colgan, EPA Senior Manager, said, “There are enormous opportunities for Ireland […]
No Bottles or Cans Purchased Before 1 February Eligible for Deposit Refund
This Thursday, 1 February, Ireland’s Deposit Return Scheme goes live. The operator of the nationwide scheme, Re-turn, is advising that only bottles and cans purchased after 1 February are eligible for a deposit refund, as these drinks containers will have had a deposit charged. Niamh Kelly, Head of Marketing and Communications for Re-turn, said, […]
€640k awarded to projects to promote the circular economy across Ireland
Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications with special responsibility for the Circular Economy and Communications, Ossian Smyth TD, has announced funding of €640,000 for 13 projects across Ireland under the second Circular Economy Innovation Grant Scheme (CEIGS). Minister Smyth made the announcement at a ceremony to mark the […]
10 Things to Know About … Circular Economy
Ireland exports over a third of its municipal waste for recycling. However, once it leaves our shores, we do not know where it ends up and have no control over whether it is even recycled. The current system is not sustainable; but what if, what we are throwing away as “waste”, is not just salvageable, […]
€10.5 million funding for research to support the development and implementation of environmental policies in Ireland
The EPA is seeking proposals from the research community to help address climate change and other emerging and complex environmental problems. With up to €10.5 million available for new research projects, the funding will be provided under four themes: Addressing climate change evidence needs Facilitating a green and circular economy Delivering a healthy environment Protecting […]
A Just Transition has to be Circular, Members of the European Parliament agree
The European Parliament’s plenary vote yesterday made clear that a circular economy is a precondition for a just energy transition in Europe – a positive step that couples climate solutions with zero waste solutions and points towards stronger circularity in the future. Yesterday’s vote by the European Parliament (1) narrowly avoided presenting incineration and Waste-to-Energy as a […]
Fostering a circular economy is critically important in terms of Ireland’s green recovery, says EPA
EPA publishes the National Waste Prevention Programme 2019 report highlighting activities and initiatives which support the transition to a circular economy in Ireland. Over €400,000 invested through Green Enterprise programme to support innovation and demonstration projects for the circular economy. CIRCULÉIRE, Ireland’s circular manufacturing platform, established – targeting 20% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and […]
EPA announces €600,000 green stimulus fund for innovators & SMEs
A circular economy must be part of Ireland’s green recovery supporting job creation, generating economic growth; and improving our environment. This EPA fund provides an opportunity for business and companies to innovate in areas such as food waste, plastics and construction and demolition to provide new products and services. A circular economy is based on […]