Sophie Reynolds, Senior Programme Manager at CIRCULÉIRE/IMR, speaking at the Environment Ireland Conference 2025. We were delighted to sponsor the Environment Ireland Conference on October 9th with IMR ’s Sophie Reynolds, Senior Programme Manager CIRCULÉIRE taking to the stage to talk about ‘Delivering on Circularity's Transformational Potential’. Sophie explained that the linear economy of ‘take, make, waste’ is a mindset and system which has enabled growth in the past,

All-Island Circular Venture Awards 2025, featuring the judging panel: Geraldine Brennan (IMR/CIRCULÉIRE), Mark Nodder (Makers Alliance), Faye Walsh Drouillard (WakeUp Capital), and Jamie Rowles (Regeneration.VC). CIRCULÉIRE and Irish Manufacturing Research are proud to announce the All-Island Circular Venture Awards 2025 judging panel which in its inaugural year gathers circular economy innovation, venture investment, and advanced manufacturing leaders. The distinguished pane

At centre: Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon, T.D. (Photo sourced from Minister Martin Heydon's LinkedIn post). Last week, we joined the launch of Bioeconomy Ireland Week 2025 in Tullamore where Minister Martin Heydon announced that Ireland will host the Global Bioeconomy Summit in 2026 during its EU Presidency. The event showcased how Ireland’s bioeconomy is moving from research to real deployment, with discussions on

John Gallagher (TCD), Fiona McCoole (EPA), Claire Downey (Rediscovery Centre), Dr. Geraldine Brennan (IMR), and Dr. Tom Voege (PRO Circularity Alliance) at the panel “Circular Economy: From Good Intentions to Good (EU) Regulations” during RDS Circular Economy Day 2025. On 22nd October 2025, the RDS hosted its Circular Economy Alumni Day in Dublin, bringing together alumni ventures, policymakers, funders, and partners to celebrate achievements and strengthen the ecosystem of c

Rebecca Wilson (Rediscovery Centre), Elizabeth O’Reilly (WEEE Ireland), David Fitzsimons (European Remanufacturing Council), Katharina Schlegel Thummer (Plastics Europe), and Geraldine Brennan (IMR), speaking at Session 2 of the EPA Circular Economy Conference 2025 . The recent EPA Circular Economy Conference was an inflection point for the next phase of circular economy implementation in Ireland. Minister Alan Dillon TD launched the consultation on the second Whole of Gove

All-Island Circular Venture Awards 2025, taking place on November 27, 2025 - Celebrating Innovation. Accelerating Circular Impact. Are you a late-stage start-up driving innovation in the circular economy? Does your venture have the high potential to reshape how materials, components and products are used, reused, remanufactured and regenerated? CIRCULÉIRE is pleased to announce our inaugural All-Island Circular Venture Awards . Open to late-stage start-ups and ventures acros

Emma McBride, (Public Affairs Ireland), David Flynn (Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail), Geraldine Brennan (Irish Manufacturing Research), Vojtech Vosecky (The Circular Economist), Seán O'Dwyer (An Post) at Procurement Forum 2025. Public Affairs Ireland ’s recent Procurement Forum brought together leaders from government, law, policy, and practice to explore how procurement in Ireland can be a genuine driver of change. Minister of State Emer Higgins opened the forum by introducing

Niamh O’Sullivan, Peter Hunt, and Lise-Ann Sheahan represented IMR and CIRCULÉIRE at Midwest Sustainability Week, organised by Shannon Chamber of Commerce Shannon Chamber of Commerce held its Midwest Sustainability Week October 22nd to 25 t h . Sponsored by Climate Action, the Chamber hosted a wide variety of events and site visits throughout the week, and IMR with CIRCULEIRE joined them on their final day. The theme, ' Developing a Sustainability Mindset' , set the tone

CIRCULÉIRE team and members at Renewable Parts, Scotland Last week, in collaboration with Zero Waste Scotland (ZWS) , we hosted a group of over 30 circular economy stakeholders including CIRCULÉIRE members, DCEE representatives, LGMA and IMR for a two-day circular innovation exchange in Glasgow. At Renewable Parts we learned about remanufactured wind turbine parts from CEO, James Barry, and General Manager, Magnus Firth. By using failure data to proactively redesign p

CIRCULÉIRE members and team visiting Celtic Renewables on Sighthill Ct, Edinburgh on 10th November 2025. Irish Manufacturing Research, in our capacity as the secretariat of CIRCULÉIRE in collaboration with Zero Waste Scotland, curated a multi-sectoral circular innovation exchange in September 2025 for our industry members which included multiple site visits to Scottish circularity pioneers. During this two day trip to Scotland we travelled to Celtic Renewables in Grangemo

CIRCULÉIRE members and team visiting Built Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE‑ST) on Watt Place, Glasgow, Scotland, on 10th November 2025. Irish Manufacturing Research, in our capacity as the secretariat of CIRCULÉIRE in collaboration with Zero Waste Scotland, curated a multi-sectoral circular innovation exchange in September 2025 for our industry members which included multiple site visits to Scottish circularity pioneers. Whilst in Glasgow in we visited with two o

Irish Manufacturing Research, in our capacity as the secretariat of CIRCULÉIRE in collaboration with Zero Waste Scotland, curated a multi-sectoral circular innovation exchange for our industry members which included multiple site visits to Scottish circularity pioneers. Renewable Parts Ltd. in Scotland offered a compelling look at circularity in action. From lean-designed facilities to reverse-engineered gearboxes, Renewable Parts is not just remanufacturing parts, it is

Jackie Rafferty (HPE) welcoming and hosting CIRCULÉIRE members and team during their visit to the HPE facilities on Erskine Ferry Road, Bishopton, Scotland, on on 9th November 2025. Irish Manufacturing Research, in our capacity as the secretariat of CIRCULÉIRE in collaboration with Zero Waste Scotland, curated a multi-sectoral circular innovation exchange in September 2025 for our industry members which included multiple site visits to Scottish circularity pioneers. Durin

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

2025 Ventures and the IMR team at the Rediscovery Centre, Ballymun Having completed a competitive recruitment process, Irish Manufacturing Research (IMR) is delighted to announce the sixth cohort of ventures joining CIRCULÉIRE’s 2025 Circular Venture Accelerator. Established in 2020, the Programme is Ireland’s 1st dedicated late-stage circular venture accelerator and has so far supported 26 ventures over 5 years with a total of €130k equity free funding. Alan Dillon TD

A day of circular innovation at the Q2 CIRULÉIRE member network meeting on Wednesday 11th June hosted at The Rediscovery Centre in Ballymun. Kicking off with a tour of the centre (and former district heating boiler house), members witnessed the circular opportunities in our everyday lives, from bike repairs to upcycled lamps and paint to reupholstered and revamped furniture. The centre showcases citizen circularity in action and was a fitting venue to inspire our group to

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

Valentina Rangel Leon and Sophie Reynolds at EU Green Week From the 3rd to 5th of June, CIRCULÉIRE participated in EU Green Week 2025, Europe’s flagship event on environmental policy. This year’s edition focused on the “Three Cs” – Clean, Competitive, and Circular – and made a strong case for placing circularity at the heart of Europe’s environmental, economic and social transformation. The event brought together policymakers, industry leaders, civil society, and circula

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

Agnese Metitieri at the Manufacturing and Supply Chain Expo Ireland’s circular economy is poised for a transformative shift, with remanufacturing emerging as a key driver of sustainability and industrial resilience. Last week Agnese Metitieri , IMR Circular Economy Ventures Lead presented the latest findings from the CIRCULÉIRE 2024 Remanufacturing Insights Report, at the Manufacturing and Supply-Chain Conference. Agnese highlighted how remanufacturing isn’t just a circularit