Latest Circular economy
Single Use Plastic Packaging Remoulded into Pallets
Year: 2021
This project showcased the potential of plastics pallet production in a circular economy using mixed plastic waste and demonstrating a prototype, mould and manufacture test.
EPA Forum on Food Waste 2021
Year: 2021
Best practice guidelines for the preparation of resource & waste management plans for construction & demolition projects
Year: 2021
The purpose of the guidelines is to provide a practical approach which is informed by best practice in the prevention and management of C&D wastes and resources from design through to construction and deconstruction.
National Waste Prevention Programme Annual Report 2020
Year: 2021
Overview of progress made on waste prevention projects during 2020
Nature and Extent of Post-Consumer Textiles in Ireland
Study Report, November 2021
Year: 2021
To address an identified knowledge gap and inform national policy, the EPA commissioned a study to determine the nature and extent of post-consumer textiles in Ireland. This report provides the findings and recommendations from this study to inform future consultations and measures to improve circularity in textiles in Ireland.
Green Enterprise 2021 Presentation Guide on Completing a Budget Proposal Application
Year: 2021
Presentation guide on completing a budget proposal application from the Green Enterprise 2021: Innovation for a Circular Economy webinar held online 1st July 2021
Green Enterprise 2021 Presentation Guide on the Funding Call and Application Process
Year: 2021
Presentation guide to the funding call and application process from the Green Enterprise 2021: Innovation for a Circular Economy webinar held online 1st July 2021
Ireland's Circular Economy Programme
Proposal to replace the National Waste Prevention Programme, March 2021
Year: 2021
In line with the measures proposed in the Waste Action Plan, the EPA is building on fifteen years of leadership on waste prevention to develop a national Circular Economy Programme. The draft programme is now open for consultation to seek views from stakeholders. It is available to download here, and submissions are invited through an online form – see link below.
EPA Green Enterprise final report template
Year: 2020
Food Waste: National attitudes and behaviours in Ireland 2020
Year: 2020
In 2020, the EPA commissioned Behaviour & Attitudes Limited to conduct a nationally representative survey on attitudes to food waste and the level of consciousness of any positive actions being taken to reduce it. This report presents the findings from this first nationally representative survey conducted at the end of 2020.
National Waste Prevention Programme Annual Report 2019
Year: 2020
Overview of progress made on waste prevention projects during 2019
NWPP Annual Report 2018
Year: 2020
Overview of progress made on waste prevention projects during 2018
National Waste Prevention Committee Minutes - April 2019
Year: 2019
Minutes from the National Waste Prevention Committee Meeting - April 2019
Actions for Greening Your Office Space
Year: 2019
Actions for Greening Your Office Space, EPA, Environmental Protection Agency, National Waste Prevention, Sustainable Business
National Waste Prevention Programme Leaflet 2019
Preventing Waste, Driving the Circular Economy, April 2019
Year: 2019
Preventing Waste, Driving the Circular Economy
National Waste Prevention Committee Minutes - October 2018
Year: 2018
Minutes from the National Waste Prevention Committee Meeting - October 2018
NWPP Annual Report 2017
Year: 2018
Overview of progress made on waste prevention projects during 2017