Instagram Live: Urban vs Rural: Strategic locations for Ireland’s circular innovation

Posted on 29th April 2021

Join us for a live-stream discussion on Ireland’s circular future

• What? Urban vs Rural: Strategic locations for Ireland’s circular innovation
• When? 13:00 (GMT) 5th of May 2021
• Where? Instagram Live
• Who? Dana Behrman, Senior Urban Designer at UNStudio

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Posted on 29th April 2021

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To celebrate the launch of two pivotal public consultations on the circular economy by the Irish Government and the EPA, The Rediscovery Centre is launching a TikTok video series as …

A circular economy how-to: Finland releases guide for creating a national circular economy roadmap

Posted on 30th April 2021

Drawing on the experience and process of creating the Finnish circular economy roadmap, the Finnish Innovation Fund, Sitra, released a guide sharing best practices and tips for countries to start the journey towards a circular economy. Sitra has created the …

15 Circular Steps for Cities by the European Investment Bank

Posted on 4th May 2021

The European Investment Bank has created a document outlining 15 steps that can be taken by Cities to implement a circular economy.

The 15 circular steps for cities are as follows:

PLAN:
1. Characterise and analyse local context and resource …

The Rediscovery Centre launches #Circleofinfluence campaign

Posted on 23rd April 2021

To celebrate the launch of two pivotal public consultations on the circular economy, The Rediscovery Centre is launching the #CircleofInfluence campaign.

The Rediscovery Centre, Ireland’s National Centre for the Circular Economy, has welcomed the Irish Government’s publication of its draft…

Building Thriving 21st Century Cities

Posted on 4th May 2021

Our current linear economic approach is not working, we need alternative ways of economic thinking to solve our current challenges. We need new ways of thinking to ensure the planet and people’s wellbeing. Is it possible to strive for both …

The EPA are calling for comments on the best practice guidelines for waste in construction and demolition.

Posted on 26th April 2021

One third of all waste produced within the EU comes from construction and demolition (C&D) activity. 6.2 million tonnes of C&D waste was produced in 2018 alone. C&D waste, when managed properly can have significant benefits in terms of …

Success in Paris Agreement goals dependent on adopting a circular economy

Posted on 23rd April 2021

At the World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF), which occurred on April 15th and 16th out of Finland, UN Climate Change Executive, Patricia Espinosa, stressed the importance of countries adopting circular economies to achieve climate neutrality. A shift towards a circular …

Ellen MacArthur Foundation launches circular economy performance measurement tool

Posted on 23rd April 2021

Over 950 businesses have already signed up for Circulytics, the most comprehensive tool for measuring your business’ circular economy performance. A Circulytics assessment will give vital insights into how businesses can move towards more circular practices to reach their Sustainable …

Have your say: National Waste Management Plan for a Circular Economy

Posted on 16th April 2021

In September 2020, the Irish government published the Waste Action Plan for a Circular Economy. Now, Ireland’s Waste Regions are turning that policy into meaningful action with the National Waste Management Plan for a Circular Economy. 

The pre-draft of this …