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27th Nov, 2025 All-Island Circular Venture Awards 2025 Celebrating Innovation. Accelerating Circular Impact. AWARDS GUIDELINES AND CRITERIA CIRCULÉIRE and Irish Manufacturing Research welcome applications from ventures that meet the following eligibility criteria:  Geographic Scope  Incorporated and operating on the island of Ireland (Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland).  Demonstrable operational presence or strategic engagement in the region.  Stage of Development   Late-stage start-ups (2+ years in operation desirable) that have moved beyond the ideation and prototype phases. Business model or product/service in market or ready to launch, with evidence of traction (e.g. revenue, partnerships, pilots, customer base).  Circular Economy Focus  Clear circular value proposition reshaping how materials, components, and products are designed, used, reused, remanufactured, or regenerated. (Think - Design for Circularity, Product-as-a-Service, Remanufacturing, Repair, Circular Supply Chains, Reverse Logistics, Industrial Symbiosis, etc.). Impact Potential  Potential to scale across sectors or regions.  Measurable environmental or economic impact (e.g. innovation in materials, processes, technology, products, business models and systems).  Alignment with Ireland’s circular economy transition goals.  Team & Capacity Dedicated team with relevant expertise. Availability of at least one team member to pitch on 27th November 2025 in person. Availability to record a short promotional video w/c 10th November (optional). Legal & Ethical Standing   Compliant with relevant regulations.   Free from ongoing legal disputes or ethical violations.  APPLY HERE Return to All-Island Circular Venture Awards Page

2dc12c74-05af-4598-8972-bdd48e032415 CIRCULÉIRE NON-MEMBER CASE STUDY COMPANY : MONAGHAN MUSHROOMS WEBSITE: MONAGHAN.EU SECTOR : FOOD PUBLISHED : 21 OCTOBER 2025 TAGS: FOODWASTE, SUSTAINABLEAGRICULTURE, MUSHROOMS, PEATFREE, CIRCULARAGRI, INDUSTRIALSYMBIOSIS, AGRIFOOD, RESOURCEEFFICIENCY, SUSTAINABILITY, ZEROWASTE The Challenge The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation estimates that around one-third of all food produced globally is lost or wasted each year ( FAO, 2013 ). About 13% of food is lost in the supply chain from harvest to retail, with a further 19% wasted at the consumer, retail, and food service stages ( FAO 2022 ). In Ireland, approximately 835,000 tonnes of food waste were generated in 2023 ( EPA, 2023 ) Reducing food waste is critical, especially given that between 638 and 720 million people faced hunger in 2024. ( FAO, 2025) . Food waste not only represents wasted food but it also contributes significantly to resource depletion and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, generating 8–10% of GHGs globally ( UNEP 2024 ). If food waste were counted as a country, it would be the third-largest emitter in the world ( EDGAR 2024 ). A Circular Solution Monaghan Mushrooms, a family-owned Irish business with over 40 years’ experience, is one of the largest mushroom producers worldwide. The company operates farms, packhouses, substrate production sites, and offices across Ireland, the UK, the Netherlands, Germany and Canada. Monaghan addresses food waste and resource efficiency through a comprehensive circular economy approach. They produce their own mushroom substrate (the growth medium in which mushrooms grow) from materials like straw, horse manure, poultry manure, and gypsum. These are by-products from other agri-industries such as cereal crop production, poultry production and the horse stable industry ( Monaghan, 2024 ). After harvest, the spent substrate is reused as a soil conditioner, closing the loop sustainably. Notably, Monaghan is the first UK and Ireland producer to cultivate peat-free mushrooms, eliminating virgin peat from their substrate mix, switching instead to fully recycled natural materials. Peat extraction for mushroom substrate damages peatlands, which are crucial natural carbon sinks and reservoirs of biodiversity. This innovative change reduces carbon footprint and improves product quality with firmer, longer-lasting mushrooms ( Monaghan, 2024 ). The company employs state-of-the-art environmental control systems to optimize growing conditions while maximizing energy and water efficiency. Their Irish sites purchase green electricity, with the Tyholland farm installing solar panels to further reduce reliance on the national grid ( Monaghan, 2024 ). Rainwater capture systems help alleviate pressure on water resources, and biodiversity is promoted with initiatives like insect hotels and wildflower areas integrated into farm lands ( Monaghan, 2024 ). Packaging innovations include a transition to recycled PET plastics, sustainable cardboard trays, removal of colourants to aid recyclability, and phasing out PVC films in favour of polyethylene alternatives ( Monaghan, 2024 ). Climate Impact Monaghan has achieved a 17% reduction in energy use per tonne of mushroom produced, aiming for further cuts in the upcoming years ( BIOrescue Consortium, 2019) . Over the past year, the company exceeded its energy-reduction target by 13% across its Irish sites by installing LED lighting and innovating cooling technologies that use fresh air rather than mechanical cooling ( Monaghan Mushrooms, 2024 ). These improvements contributed to an 8% decrease in direct carbon emissions. Through solar PV adoption and green power purchasing, Monaghan decreases its demand on carbon-intensive energy grids further supporting decarbonisation ( Monaghan Mushrooms, 2024 ). Alongside environmental gains, Monaghan’s partnership with UK food redistribution charity FareShare has provided over 1.3 million meals to people in need since 2017, preventing food waste and associated emissions, while reinforcing social impact ( Monaghan, 2024 ). Replicability The global mushroom market was valued at USD 54.9 billion in 2022 and is expected to surpass USD 115.8 billion by 2030 ( Kerry Group, 2023 ). Mushrooms require minimal space, energy, and water, making them well-suited to sustainable intensification in food production. Rich in vitamins, proteins, and antioxidants, mushrooms now serve growing consumer demand in health, wellness, pharmaceutical, and personal care sectors ( Kerry Group, 2023 ). Monaghan’s circular model—combining sustainable substrate production, resource-efficient farming, innovative packaging, and community engagement—offers a replicable blueprint for agricultural industries seeking to transition to circularity. Its reliance on agro-industrial by-products and smart energy systems demonstrates industrial symbiosis in practice. Additionally, Monaghan’s innovation division, mBio , exemplifies circular innovation by leveraging mushroom mycelium to develop bio-based materials and nutraceuticals, expanding mushroom-derived products beyond food into construction, packaging, and health supplements ( mBio, 2024 ) This diversification highlights the potential for circular research and development to create new economic and environmental value streams within agri-food ecosystems. Other companies tackling food waste include: Meade Farm (Ireland) valorises surplus and “non-table grade" potatoes by converting them into premium food-grade starch, significantly reducing food waste and creating a new revenue stream. Well Spent Grain (Ireland) divert brewers spent grain from landfill and turn it into ‘Honest, Delicious, Sustainable Snacks.’ Toast Ale (UK) produces beer brewed with leftover bread from bakeries to reduce food waste while fostering social enterprises. Winnow Solutions (Global) offers smart kitchen technology to monitor and reduce food waste in commercial kitchens by providing real-time data analytics. Renewal Mill (USA) recovers nutrient-rich by-products from food manufacturing, like okara from tofu production, and repurposes them into flour and baking ingredients. Full Harvest (USA) operates a platform to sell surplus and imperfect fruits and vegetables to food and beverage companies, reducing farm-level food waste. These companies demonstrate diverse approaches—waste valorization, ingredient upcycling, technological innovation, and marketplace solutions—showing the breadth of circular economy practice in food. They offer useful analogies and potential partners for Irish food and agri-business stakeholders aiming to scale circular solutions. A Note on By-Products & End of Waste A by-product is a residue left over from the production of another product. In Ireland, Regulation 27 of the Waste Directive sets out the circumstances in which a material can be considered a by-product and not a waste. It is essential you notify the EPA to determine if your material satisfies the criteria of a by-product. The EPA will confirm if it can be catogorised as a by-product or if it must be categorised as a waste. If the substance is classified as a waste then it may need to achieve End-of-Waste status via Article 28 of the Waste Directive to be kept in use as a resource. ALL CASE STUDIES

6e96babb-4ff6-4283-bfea-ea288304e089 CIRCULÉIRE NON-MEMBER CASE STUDY COMPANY: LOGITECH WEBSITE: LOGITECH.COM SECTOR : ELECTRONICS PUBLISHED: 16 OCTOBER 2025 TAGS: DESIGNFORCIRCULARITY, EWASTE, RIGHTTOREPAIR, PRODUCTDESIGN, SUSTAINABLETECH, LIFECYCLEASSESSMENT, CONSUMERELECTRONICS, CIRCULARDESIGN The Challenge Consumer electronics are traditionally designed to meet the immediate needs of the user by making life simpler or more convenient. However, this approach has contributed to a growing global problem: electronic waste, or “e-waste”. Electronics are among the fastest-growing waste streams globally. Since 2010, the amount of e-waste created per year has risen by 82% ( UNITAR, 2024 ). In 2022, the world generated a record 62 million tonnes of e-waste, which would fill 1.5 million 40-tonne trucks, roughly enough trucks to form a bumper-to-bumper line encircling the equator ( UNITAR, 2024 ). Modern electronics are often designed with complex, miniaturised components and composite materials, making disassembly and recycling difficult ( UNITAR, 2024 ). Most products lack design features that support recyclability, especially for rare and critical raw materials. As a result, valuable elements like lithium and neodymium are frequently lost during processing ( UNITAR, 2024 ). Research shows that extending the use of electronic equipment has clear environmental benefits. Extending the life of phones, for example, from 2 to 3 years reduces their carbon footprint by between 23 and 30 per cent, depending on whether repairs are required or not ( Cordella et al., 2021 ). A UK study revealed that extending the life of devices (such as phones, tablets and laptops) by 50% would reduce the amount thrown away by 24%, over ten years ( Lysaght, 2023 ). Recognising this, policymakers are beginning to act. The European Union’s 2024 Eco-design for Sustainable Products Regulation requires manufacturers to ensure products are more durable, repairable, and recyclable. This signals a shift from conventional design, which prioritises only the first user, toward circular design, which considers the needs of multiple stakeholders: initial users, second-hand buyers, repairers, recyclers and more. By extending product lifespans and reducing material and energy use, circular design tackles waste at its source. Importantly, this approach also aligns with consumer expectations. Surveys indicate that 70% of consumers are interested in buying durable, maintainable products ( Capgemini, 2021 ). Spending on sustainably marketed products is rising rapidly. Over the past five years, sales of such products have grown by 28%, compared with 20% growth for products without sustainability claims ( McKinsey, 2023 ). Consumers also increasingly value repairability. More than half (54%) of consumers say they would prefer to repair their electronic equipment rather than replace it ( Bruce, 2021 ). However, the cost of repair is the biggest deciding factor ( Higginbottom, 2024 ). If the repair is just as expensive as the new item, then why bother? This underscores the need for repairs and aftermarket parts to be affordable and accessible. Taken together, these factors highlight that e-waste is not merely a by-product of technological progress; people want change. Advancing circular design is therefore essential to minimise waste, conserve resources, and respond effectively to both regulatory pressures and evolving consumer expectations. The Circular Solution Logitech is a global manufacturer of computer peripherals, such as mice, keyboards and headsets, shipping around 3 million products per week to over 100 countries ( O’Mahony, 2021 ). Its products are used by 71% of the world’s 500 largest companies, and feature in one in three meeting rooms and desks worldwide ( Logitech, 2025 ). When operating at such a scale, circular solutions can offer huge positive impacts. Logitech recognises that many of the most effective opportunities to reduce a product’s environmental impact occur during early-stage development, when fundamental design and material choices are made. Consequently, the company has integrated circular design principles across its entire product development process ( Logitech, n.d. ). Logitech achieves this through a deep understanding of its products and their impacts. Teardowns are performed to analyse each part, the materials used and how these parts are assembled ( Logitech, 2025 ). Insights from these analyses feed into life cycle assessments (LCAs) ( Logitech, 2024 ). This is a systematic analysis of a product’s material sourcing, production, distribution, use and disposal to understand and quantify the carbon emissions associated with each step. Currently, 84% of Logitech’s products have independently verified LCAs ( Logitech, 2025 ), providing detailed insights into their environmental impacts. This drives data-driven decision-making to target the most impactful hotspots ( Logitech, 2024 ). Logitech's Product Teardown Process Logitech has also developed an internal Circularity Assessment Tool. This measures the comparative circularity of product designs while aligning with stakeholder views, regulatory trends, and industry best practices ( Logitech, 2024 ). This uses a semi-quantitative scoring system to evaluate factors like longevity, reuse, and recyclability, which helps development teams identify improvement opportunities and implement more sustainable solutions ( Logitech, 2024 ). This evidence-based circular development has driven several tangible outcomes, including: Materials: 78% of products now use post-consumer recycled plastics ( Logitech, 2024 ). Manufacturing: the MX Creative Console replaces painted finishes with microtextures, improving recyclability while giving a premium surface finish ( Logitech, 2024 ). Product Design: Steel reinforcing plates have been removed from keyboards to reduce carbon-intensive material use ( Logitech, 2023 ). End of life: In the US, Logitech has partnered with Staples to take back end-of-life products in exchange for a 25% discount voucher ( Logitech, n.d. ). These circularity initiatives both complement and enhance the user experience. Logitech aims to foster emotional attachment between users and their devices so they keep them for longer and repair them when they break ( Logitech, 2024 ). Transparency is another key aspect: LCA results are displayed on Logitech’s product packaging, empowering consumers to make more informed purchasing decisions ( Logitech 2025 ). Logitech is advancing design for repair. For example, the G733 headset features detachable ear pads and headband strap with easily replaceable internal parts such as battery and microphone ( iFixIt, n.d. ). The Logitech Repair Hub , developed in partnership with iFixIt, provides multilingual step-by-step repair guides for common problems on 20 popular products and offers direct sales of replacement parts. For the G733, replacing the battery for €25 ( iFixIt, 2025 ) instead of the entire product for €160 exemplifies how repair can extend product lifetimes while saving costs. By making repairs accessible and affordable, Logitech is reducing barriers to circular product use and empowering consumers to participate in the circular economy. Climate Impact The data-driven decision-making in Logitech is having a positive impact on their products. For example, the second generation of the Wave Keys keyboard implemented post-consumer recycled plastics, a redesigned circuit board, a redesigned frame, paper packaging and was manufactured with renewable energy ( Logitech, 2025 ). These steps reduced the second generation's emissions by 37% compared to the first, which equates to 310 tonnes of CO 2 per 100,000 units ( Logitech, 2025 ). Logitech’s emissions are highly dependent on its manufacturing and material suppliers. More than 99% of Logitech’s emissions are Scope 3 ( Logitech, 2024 ); 60% of which are from materials and manufacturing, and a further 25% are from the use of the products (i.e. the energy consumed by the devices) ( Logitech, 2024 ). The direct contribution of the different carbon reduction initiatives can be quantified. The transition to renewable energy of their suppliers saves 79 thousand tonnes of CO 2 emissions per year, post-consumer recycled plastic saves 25 thousand, and low-carbon aluminium saves 13 thousand( Logitech, 2024 ). Of all the materials used in their products and packaging, about one-third contains recycled content, and a further quarter is renewable natural materials ( Logitech, 2024 ). Across all programs, this saved roughly 140 thousand tonnes of CO 2 emissions in 2023 ( Logitech, 2024 ). You would need a forest roughly four times the size of Killarney National Park to capture a similar amount of CO 2 (Based on 3.5tCO 2 sequestered per hectare of native woodland per year ( Teagasc, 2025 ) and area of Killarney National Park = 10,236 hectares ( Discover Kerry, n.d. )). Logitech highlights how data-driven decision-making in product development enables lower impact and more circular products. Replicability Shift produces modular, easy-to-repair devices such as smartphones and speakers made with circularity in mind. Fairphone creates phones and audio devices that are easy to repair and built to last. iFixIt is spearheading the right-to-repair movement and is working with major tech manufacturers to improve the repairability of their devices. They also provide repair guides, parts and tools to break down barriers to repair. Refurbed offers a range of refurbished technology, such as mice, keyboards and headsets, giving them a second life. Google’s Pixel Watch 4 is assembled with screws and seals instead of glue, making it more repairable. iFixIt rated its repairability a 9/10 and called it “the first mainstream smartwatch to make repairability cool.” ALL CASE STUDIES

194c63c3-e43c-4b1a-8aa8-64d1987b2622 CIRCULÉIRE MEMBER CASE STUDY COMPANY: REZERO WEBSITE: REZEROMATERIAL.COM SECTOR : TEXTILES PUBLISHED: 13 AUGUST 2025 TAGS: SUSTAINABLE FASHION, WASTE TO VALUE, INNOVATION, CIRCULAR FASHION, TEXTILE RECYCLING, MATERIAL INNOVATION, CELLULOSE ACETATE, ETHICAL FASHION The Challenge The fashion industry is responsible for approximately 10% of global carbon emissions ( UNRIC, 2024 ), nearly double the combined annual emissions of France, Germany, and the United Kingdom ( EDGAR, 2024 ). Yet, despite its massive environmental footprint, 85% of textiles end up in landfills or are incinerated, with only a small fraction being recycled ( UNRIC, 2024 ). The three main drivers of the fashion industry’s pollution impacts are dyeing and finishing (36%), yarn preparation (28%) and fibre production (15%) ( Quantis, 2018 ). As a result of fibre production’s impact, man-made cellulosic fibres (MMCFs), commonly made from wood pulp, are one alternative to cotton or synthetic fibres receiving increased attention from the industry ( UNCCD, 2024 ). Cellulose is a natural polymer found in plants which is commonly sourced from cotton linters (short fibres on the cotton seed) and wood pulp ( Sid et al., 2021 ). Cellulose Acetate (CA) a plant-based plastic, is created through reacting purified cellulose with acetic anhydride, using acetic acid and most commonly sulfuric acid. CA is used to make a variety of consumer products including textiles, plastics, films, and cigarette filters. Historically, within the fashion industry CA fibre is known as ‘artificial silk’, offering a drape, feel and sheen similar to silk, but costing much less ( Yardblox, n.d .). It was extremely popular up until the 1970s when its market share declined in favour of cheaper and more durable fully-synthetic fibres like polyester ( Law, 2004 ). Though it currently represents less than one percent of the world's total fibre consumption it is still commonly used for its silk-like properties in garments such as evening wear and formal dresses, and suit and jacket linings ( Law, 2004 ). As a thermoplastic (a plastic that is pliable or moldable at certain temperatures and solidifies after cooling) CA is desirable for injection-molded products. Known for its mechanical strength, toughness, wear resistance and transparency, and ease of moldability ( Britannica, n.d.) CA is a material of choice for high-end eyewear frames ( Ray-Ban, n.d.) and for arguably one of the most important and ubiquitous fashion items, the humble button. As global fashion brands seek to tackle the environmental damage caused by the industry the demand for recycled materials is increasing. The global recycled plastics market is currently valued at USD 85.90 billion and projected to grow to USD 149.25 billion by 2032 ( Markets and Markets, 2025 ). One source for high quality recycled CA comes from an unexpected place... The Circular Opportunity Approximately 80% of all CA production is used to make cigarette filters ( C&EN, 2016 ). In 2023, more than 600 million illegal cigarettes were seized in EU operations involving the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) ( TJI, 2024 ). In 2024, 112 million illegal cigarettes were seized in Ireland ( Revenue, 2025 ). Typically, seized cigarettes are destroyed by incineration but Irish company and CIRCULÉIRE member Rezero is working to make sure that valuable material doesn’t go to waste. Working with customs in Ireland and several EU countries, Rezero recycles cellulose acetate from seized cigarette butts, preventing the versatile material from being incinerated while reducing CO 2 emissions and avoiding the production of virgin CA ( Irish Times, 2024 ). The company turns their recycled CA it into premium fashion accessories, such as buttons, frames for glasses, and yarn fibres. They have also developed their own Re-Fil Fibre for wadding, insulation and acoustic panels. Their mechanical, chemical-free recycling process produces OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified acetate and is free from harmful substances ( Rezero, n.d.). Rezero supply customers with raw material, but their mission is to become the leading EU button and fashion accessory provider, suppling sustainable buttons of any shape, size and colour. They have already begun working with fashion designers and high-profile luxury fashion brands ( Irish Times, 2024 ). As the fashion industry looks to increase the sustainability of their products, Rezero aims to capitalise on this drive by becoming a premium recycled material supplier for numerous brands. By focussing on buttons, an accessory that practically every brand needs, Rezero has a broad potential customer base. Climate Impact Rezero estimate approximately 700 billion unconsumed cigarettes are incinerated around the globe annually contributing to air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions ( Rezero, n.d. ). For every 100kg of cellulose acetate fibre manufactured by Rezero they prevent the felling of one tree and avoid up to 184 kg of CO 2 emissions from incineration ( Rezero, n.d. ). Since 2021, Rezero have saved over 160 million units of cigarettes from incineration and are aiming to recycle 1 billion filters by 2026. By repurposing low-value cigarette butts into high-value accessories for the fashion industry, Rezero helps avoid the unnecessary extraction of virgin resources while promoting sustainable and circular practices within the industry. Replicability The fashion industry has a huge sustainability problem and pressures to reduce the industry’s negative impacts on the environment are increasing. Examples of brands already engaging with their impacts: Marchon Eyewear produce and sell frames using Eastman Acetate Renew™, a sustainable material made from bio-based and recycled materials certified by the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC). Patagonia source MMCFs from sustainably grown wood, waste streams, and fibre-production processes that use less harmful chemistries, including Eastmans cellulose acetate Naia® Renew fibre. ALL CASE STUDIES

a2ad675a-3d2a-4cc8-a7c1-5ea94d4f5d0d CIRCULÉIRE NON-MEMBER CASE STUDY COMPANY: IKEA WEBSITE: IKEA.COM SECTOR : BUILT ENVIRONMENT PUBLISHED: 14 JULY 2025 TAGS: RETURN, REUSE, RECYCLE, TAKE-BACK, SECOND LIFE, FURNITURE About IKEA IKEA is a home furnishing retailer founded in Sweden in 1943. As of July 2025, there were 486 stores worldwide, serving millions of customers. IKEA has been measuring their climate footprint and setting goals to minimise their environmental impact since the 2016 financial year (FY). The Challenge Every year, 10 million tonnes of furniture is thrown away by businesses and consumers across Europe, and most of this either ends up in landfill or is incinerated ( Forrest et al., 2017 ). The fast furniture industry is wasteful, resource-intensive and polluting. In the EU, furniture waste accounts for more than 4% of the total municipal solid waste (MSW) stream ( Forrest et al., 2017 ). According to IKEA’s FY24 Sustainability Report, their climate footprint is estimated to be equivalent to 21.3 million tonnes CO2 (IKEA, 2024 ). This represents a decrease of 5% compared to their FY23 report and 28% compared to their FY16 baseline but it’s still equivalent to approx. 5.6 coal-fired power plants’ emissions in a year ( EPA.gov, 2025 ). IKEA’s report also highlights that the majority of their climate footprint comes from raw material extraction and processing (52%) and their product use in customers’ homes (17%), which includes the energy consumption of lighting and appliances over the product’s lifetime (IKEA, 2024 ). The Circular Solution in Practice IKEA’s Buy Back & Resell Programme is designed to increase the number of times a piece of furniture is used before being recycled or sent to the landfill. IKEA buys back eligible preloved items from customers and resells these good quality second-hand pieces in the store’s Circular Hub section. Aside from second-hand items, the Circular Hub also offers ex-display products and discontinued furniture. To avail of this service, customers can fill out a form on IKEA’s website, to estimate the furniture’s buy-back value. Then they must bring their assembled IKEA furniture, together with the estimate, to an IKEA store. An IKEA worker will inspect the furniture before accepting it and giving the final agreed value as an IKEA gift card. The Buy Back Program is available in 28 countries, including Ireland, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, Canada, Japan and Italy. Impact The Buy-back scheme helps IKEA in cutting their carbon footprint by reducing the amount of virgin raw material inputs required for their products. This can be fulfilled through closing the product loop by facilitating appropriate recycling after multiple uses. In addition, this scheme can contribute to promote the repair concept, by making all the different components of furniture available for purchase separately. Sometimes, the smaller parts (such as dowels, screws, washers, etc.) can be obtained free of charge at the stores. Furthermore, through this scheme, accessible and affordable furniture will be available for low-income households. During IKEA's 2024 Buyback Friday campaign alone - an alternative to Black Friday - almost 55,000 IKEA products were returned to stores for resale (IKEA, 2024 ) . Replicability The European Union (EU) manufactures almost one-quarter of the world’s furniture, constituting an €84 billion market ( Forrest et al., 2017 ). Consumers are becoming more concerned about the environmental impact of the goods they buy. Moreover, government regulations such as the EU Eco-design for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR ) are pushing for eco-design criteria for products to greatly enhance their circularity, energy performance, and other aspects of environmental sustainability. Businesses will be required to provide product information from conception to end-of-life for almost all physical goods placed on the EU market. IKEA is serving as an industry pioneer in circular concepts by offering its Buy Back Programme. Businesses can be drawn to this scheme because it can increase profitability by decreasing the cost of production. Furthermore, it can be replicated to a variety of industries such as home appliances, electronics, and textiles. Among the Irish stores in the circular furniture industry are: Finline Furniture , take back old Finline sofas and give them a makeover. reducing the number of sofas going into landfill. Their upcycled sofas are striped down, re-padded, re-sprung, re-foamed and re-upholstered before being resold good-as-ne w. for a fraction of the price. Rediscover Furniture , is a furniture restoration and upcycling social enterprise housed at the Rediscovery Centre in Ballymun, Dublin. Walsh’s Furniture Repair & Assembly specialises in in repair of upholstery, leather, timber, and furniture assembly. ALL CASE STUDIES

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On Friday 2nd February, CIRCULÉIRE welcomed the programme board of the D UTCH TECH ZONE - a delegation of approximately 25 people to... 1 0 comments 0 Post not marked as liked Leanne Conroy Jan 10 3 min CIRTEX Ltd Welcomes Min. Ossian Smyth To Circular Upcycling Plant In Ireland, there are an estimated 500,000 used mattresses sent discarded every year. CIRTEX, (co-founded by Rick Earley and David... 0 0 comments 0 Post not marked as liked Leanne Conroy Nov 23, 2023 3 min Circular Economy of Water Good Practice Sectoral Guide Launches at the All Ireland Waste Water Expo CIRCULÉIRE is delighted to announce the launch of Towards a Circular Economy of Water in Ireland at the All Ireland Waste Water Expo in... 0 0 comments 0 Post not marked as liked Leanne Conroy Nov 21, 2023 2 min CIRCULÉIRE member CIRTEX features in RTÉ One series Heated Over 500,000 mattresses are being discarded each year in Ireland through Fly Tipping and illegal dumping. This is a staggering volume... 0 0 comments 0 Post not marked as liked Leanne Conroy Nov 14, 2023 3 min Fostering Circularity in Irelands Electronic Sector at the WEEE Ireland members conference in October 2023 At this year's WEEE Ireland Member Conference held on Wednesday 18th Oct 2023 at Castleknock Hotel, Dublin, Dr. Geraldine Brennan along... 1 0 comments 0 Post not marked as liked Leanne Conroy Nov 13, 2023 2 min ZeroNet launches 21st Century Smart Take-back Scheme 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... 5 0 comments 0 Post not marked as liked Leanne Conroy Nov 13, 2023 2 min Join Us For Our Public Thematic Working Group Series - Unlocking Circularity: Inspiring Innovation for Industry Throughout October and November the CIRCULÉIRE Thematic Working Group (TWG) delivery team within Irish Manufacturing Research delivered... 0 0 comments 0 Post not marked as liked Leanne Conroy Nov 10, 2023 2 min CIRCULÉIRE supports the 2050 Sustainability Accelerator at Republic of Work November 9th 2023 Last night, we had the pleasure of supporting an evening of energy, expertise and and enthusiasm at the Republic of Work Sustainability... 2 0 comments 0 Post not marked as liked Leanne Conroy Oct 23, 2023 2 min CIRCULÉIRE participate at first Public Service Transformation Conference 23rd October 2023 There was a packed room at this afternoon's session on Evidence for Sustainability panel as part of the Department of Public Expenditure... 1 0 comments 0 Post not marked as liked Leanne Conroy Aug 27, 2023 2 min Revolutionizing Circular Economy and Business Success with Industry 5.0 In the pursuit of a more sustainable and resilient future, Industry 5.0 is emerging as a crucial driver of circular economy principles... 0 0 comments 0 Post not marked as liked Leanne Conroy Aug 27, 2023 2 min Mastering the Circular Transition: A Five-Step Guide for Organizations In today's world, where environmental sustainability is a pressing concern, businesses are increasingly looking towards circular... 0 0 comments 0 Post not marked as liked Leanne Conroy Aug 8, 2023 2 min CIRCULÉIRE Centre of Excellence for Circular Innovation Roadmap Series In November 2022, CIRCULÉIRE, in collaboration with its secretariat Irish Manufacturing Research (IMR), was granted funding and entrusted... 1 0 comments 0 Post not marked as liked 1 2 3 4 5

Wed, 11 Sept | IMR Mullingar Members Only | CIRCULÉIRE Q3 Network Meeting & Funding Masterclass Time & Location 11 Sept 2024, 09:45 – 16:00 IMR Mullingar, National Science Park, Dublin Road, Petitswood, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath, Ireland About the event CIRCULÉIRE Q3 Network Meeting to be held on Wednesday 11th of September 2024 in IMR Mullingar. At this meeting we will be welcoming external funding experts from EPA, Enterprise Ireland, IDA, and InterTradeIreland who will be giving an overview of the funding opportunities available from their organisations to assist you in taking a proactive approach to your funding journey for 2025. Show More Schedule 9:45 - 10:15 30 minutes Coffee & Registration 10:15 - 10:30 15 minutes CIRCULÉIRE Network Updates 3 more items available See All RSVP Share this event

Events September 2024 Today Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 9:45 Members Only | CIRCULÉIRE Q3 Network Meeting & Funding Masterclass +1 more 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Day (1/2) European Manufacturing Conference 2024 +1 more 25 Day (2/2) European Manufacturing Conference 2024 +1 more 26 27 28 13:30 CircLean: Open Innovation Workshop in Ireland – co-hosted by CIRCULÉIRE & Aryzta +1 more 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 Members Only | CIRCULÉIRE Q3 Network Meeting & Funding Masterclass Wed, 11 Sept IMR Mullingar 11 Sept 2024, 09:45 – 16:00 IMR Mullingar, National Science Park, Dublin Road, Petitswood, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath, Ireland 11 Sept 2024, 09:45 – 16:00 IMR Mullingar, National Science Park, Dublin Road, Petitswood, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath, Ireland RSVP European Manufacturing Conference 2024 Tue, 24 Sept Brussels 24 Sept 2024, 08:00 – 25 Sept 2024, 17:00 Brussels, Brussels, Belgium 24 Sept 2024, 08:00 – 25 Sept 2024, 17:00 Brussels, Brussels, Belgium Kindly Save-the-Date for the second edition of the European Manufacturing Conference taking place as an in-person event on the 24th & 25th of September 2024 in Brussels. Details CircLean: Open Innovation Workshop in Ireland – co-hosted by CIRCULÉIRE & Aryzta Sat, 28 Sept Grange Castle Business Park South, Co. Dublin, D22 T2P7, Ireland 28 Sept 2024, 13:30 – 17:00 Grange Castle Business Park South, Co. Dublin, D22 T2P7, Ireland 28 Sept 2024, 13:30 – 17:00 Grange Castle Business Park South, Co. Dublin, D22 T2P7, Ireland Register now for the upcoming CircLean Open Innovation Workshop to be held by CIRCULÉIRE’s Industry Member Aryzta at their office in Grange Castle Business Park and online. Details

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