Coldplay to re-release entire back catalogue on sustainable vinyl alternative
British band Coldplay have announced plans to re-release their entire back catalogue on EcoRecords, a sustainable alternative to traditional vinyl…
Circular Economy
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Bean Around’s Sadhbh Wood on developing a circular economy business from coffee waste
Bean Around is an Irish business that produces sustainable skincare products made from 100% repurposed coffee grounds. Developed by sisters…
Irish government pledges €27 million to accelerate circular economy transition
The Irish government has announced over €27 million in new funding from the Circular Economy Fund, to support various initiatives…
Ellen MacArthur Foundation publishes guidelines following Big Food Redesign Challenge
The Ellen MacArthur Foundation has published a set of guidelines for food companies seeking to implement circular economy principles into…
Less than a third of Irish consumers see a link between purchasing textiles and climate change
Just 31% of Irish consumers see a link between purchasing clothing or textiles and climate change, the government has said,…
Two thirds of shoppers that purchase second-hand clothes online do so to save money
Some 64% of consumers that purchase second hand clothes online are motivated by the ability to ‘save money and get…
Study explores how human urine can be recycled into sustainable fertiliser
A new study by researchers at the Institut de Ciència i Tecnologia Ambientals (ICTA-UAB) claims that nitrogen sourced from human…
CATL, Ellen MacArthur Foundation to develop circular economy for batteries
Battery manufacturer CATL is set to partner with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation on the development of a circular economy opportunity…
The Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s Reniera O’Donnell on building a circular food system
In February, The Ellen MacArthur Foundation announced the completion of the Big Food Redesign Challenge, an initiative to encourage retailers…
Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s ‘Big Food Redesign Challenge’ reaches conclusion
The Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s Big Food Redesign Challenge, launched in 2023 to encourage food and drink firms to rethink their…