Do you have proven expertise in organisational Greenhouse Gas accounting, with a strong understanding of standards such as the GHG Protocol and ISO 14064? Can you critically assess methodologies for accuracy, transparency, and alignment with best practice?     If you are a skilled analyst with experience in verification or methodological review, IMR – the secretariat and coordinator of CIRCULÉIRE – wants to hear from you.    IMR is requesting applications from a suitably qual

Do you have deep technical expertise in the Irish and EU pharmaceutical sector, with a strong understanding of areas like green chemistry, solvent management, and GxP? Can you translate this knowledge into practical, actionable insights for a business audience? If you are a skilled technical writer passionate about advancing the circular economy, IMR the secretariat and coordinator of CIRCULÉIRE wants to hear from you.   IMR is requesting applications from a suitably qualifie

Paul McCormack-Cooney at Manufacturing and Supply Chain Expo On May 29th, at Ireland’s National Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference, IMR and CIRCULÉIRE presented the findings of our latest sectoral guide, ‘Unpacking the Circular Innovation Opportunities for Ireland’s MedTech Sector’ . The key message is clear: while Ireland is a global leader in MedTech, our reliance on a linear, single-use model presents a critical risk—and a significant opportunity. This article unpacks

Discover how the new CIRCULÉIRE MedTech Guide empowers stakeholders to drive circular innovation in Ireland.

Unlock the potential of remanufacturing with CIRCULÉIRE's 2024 Insights Report. Drive sustainability and circular innovation today!

Ireland’s Circularity Gap Report was launched by Minister Ossian Smyth at the EPA Circular Economy Conference on Wednesday, 25th of September.   Developed by Circle Economy , Ireland’s CGR report creates an important impact baseline of the country’s circularity performance, and when combined with CGR Northern Ireland, offers a valuable All-Island perspective, creating the potential for a strategic approach to public-private investment to drive circular innovation across the i

CIRCULÉIRE is delighted to announce the launch of Towards a Circular Economy of Water in Ireland at the All Ireland Waste Water Expo in Leopardstown Race Course. This Best Practice Sectoral guide is the ninth in a series of reports produced by CIRCULÉIRE, Ireland’s National Platform for Circular Manufacturing targeted at Irish industry players in sectors deemed strategically important to supporting Ireland’s transition to a circular economy. Why Water ? The figures from t

At this year's WEEE Ireland Member Conference held on Wednesday 18th Oct 2023 at Castleknock Hotel, Dublin, Dr. Geraldine Brennan along with CE expert contributors provided insightful and detailed input into this years conference titled Follow our Lea d aimed at Irish Producers, Retailers, Local Authorities, and other Stakeholders. A packed room of over 120 delegates heard updates on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) obligations under the Circular Economy, WEEE Directiv

Imagine being able to schedule your e waste collection for pick up at your front door ! Maybe now you can. At last month's CIRCULÉIRE network meeting we were proud to announce the launch of a pioneering circular logistics SaaS platform in Ireland in 2024 C2X:Smart Take Back for the 21st Century, developed by founder P aul McSweeney and T he ZeroNet. This year (2023) Mr McSweeney and The ZeroNet were awarded Circular Economy Innovation Grant Scheme (CEIGS) funding from the D

Throughout October and November the CIRCULÉIRE Thematic Working Group (TWG) delivery team within Irish Manufacturing Research delivered three TWG topics. Each topic was broken down into a Master Class, an Ideation Workshops, and Roundtable Discussions with our Network Members, and included areas of regulations and practices critical for all organisations, aiming at advancing their circularity and innovation journey on the short, mid, and long-term scenarios: Circular Economy,

Last night, we had the pleasure of supporting an evening of energy, expertise and and enthusiasm at the Republic of Work Sustainability Initiative with Eshna Gogia and Frank Brennan at Future of Fashion 2030 & Beyond CIRCULÉIRES Communications and network Lead  Lucy Campbell  gave an overview of the supports offered to Industry across all sectors in refining and developing circular innovation and business models and showcased the impact of the CIRCULÉIRE funded  Design &

There was a packed room at this afternoon's session on Evidence for Sustainability panel as part of the Department of Public Expenditure NDP Delivery & Reform Transformation Conference with Ossian Smyth , Geraldine Brennan, PhD Head of Circular Economy Irish Manufacturing Research along with Andrew Brownlee CEO SOLAS (An tSeirbhís Oideachais Leanúnaigh agus Scileanna) who discussed the work of their respective organisations, and the role of evidence in shaping policy and

In November 2022, CIRCULÉIRE, in collaboration with its secretariat Irish Manufacturing Research (IMR), was granted funding and entrusted with the task of developing a proposal for a Center for Excellence for Circular Innovation. As Ireland’s National Platform for Circular Economy, CIRCULÉIRE aims to continue scaling industry-led circular innovation while leveraging existing expertise and activity within the national circular innovation ecosystem. This significant announcemen

Join us for our upcoming Stakeholder Engagement sessions where we will be engaging with Irish Industry, business representatives, and key stakeholders from research and academia in a series of workshops to gather insights on how a future Centre of Excellence for Circular Innovation can accelerate Ireland's circular transition. This work is being supported by the Department for the Environment, Climate and Communications, who in 2023 commissioned Irish Manufacturing Research

Sustainable Circular Economy Systems Expert, Dr Ilka Weissbrod, is joining CIRCULÉIRE on secondment from Indeed Innovation to develop CIRCULÉIRE’s 2022 Strategic Roadmap. We’re very excited to announce that Dr Ilka Weissbrod will be spinning into the CIRCULÉIRE team as Sustainable Circular Economy Systems Expert to assist in developing the strategic roadmap for a National Centre of Excellence for Circular Innovation. As part of the Department for the Environment, Climate &

Check out the key results from CIRCULÉIRE’s working groups on ‘End-of-Waste, By-Products and Waste Licensing Pathfinders’ & ‘Financing...

After its first three-year cycle, CIRCULÉIRE are delighted to announce that it has received continuation funding for 2023 activities Read the official announcement on the website of the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications CIRCULÉIRE – Ireland’s first industry-led circular innovation network – and its secretariat Irish Manufacturing Research are delighted to share the news that we have been granted continuation funding. This announcement was made by t

Check our second report aimed at supporting industry players in high-impact Irish sectors to transition to a circular economy Check here the full report See the executive summary Read Sectoral Guide #1 Construction & Built Environment here CIRCULÉIRE has made the Fashion and Textiles Good Practice Sectoral Guide publicly available. The Guide is intended for those involved in the apparel and textiles industry, including economic operators in the value chain – such as retaile

The first of a report series aimed at supporting industry players in high-impact Irish sectors to transition to a circular economy Check here the full report See the executive summary CIRCULÉIRE has just made the Circular Construction & Built Environment Good Practice Sectoral Guide publicly available. The Guide is intended for those involved in the construction industry, including economic operators in the value chain, as well as policymakers. It profiles the sector in Ire

Image: Calling Circular Funding and Financing Experts We are looking for specialists in Circular Finance & Funding: Deadline for applying...