Circular Economy News: February Edition
Spring has Sprung!
By the meteorological calendar, Spring begins on 1st March, but in Ireland, we celebrate the arrival of Spring on 1st February with St Brigid’s Day. And indeed, Spring has sprung with a wealth of news, opportunities and research in the circular economy!
In Ireland last month, new EPA research revealed that Ireland has over 1,500 repair outlets and 157 repair training courses, and Carlow County Council launched their own Swap Shop kit for communities.
On the international stage, NFL Super Bowl 2025 featured a historic climate advert from the nonprofit group ‘Science Moms,’ urging climate action for future generations.
Meanwhile, the European Parliament and Council reached an agreement on new measures to prevent and reduce waste from food and textiles, the UK’s Reuse Network launched a new Reuse Roadmap and in California, an innovative urban wood sourcing initiative is repurposing damaged or diseased city trees into high-quality guitars.
Before we dive into news, events, and funding opportunities, we’d love to hear from you.
