Latest Circular economy
Food Waste Attitudes and Behaviours in Ireland: Consumer Insights for Grocery Retailers
Year: 2025
This report synthesises key findings from EPA behavioural insights research conducted with Ipsos B&A on attitudes and behaviours around food management and food waste in Ireland, translating national data into actionable insights for grocery retailers to support consumers to reduce food waste. Click the link below to view the Food Waste Attitudes and Behaviours in Ireland: Consumer Insights for Grocery Retailers webinar
Repair National Survey 2024 - Survey Data
Year: 2025
This excel file provides the data from the Repair National Survey 2024 in the accompanying sheets and where used should reference the EPA
Repair National Survey 2024
Year: 2025
Green Public Procurement suppliers slide deck 2025 power point
Year: 2025
This training presentation follows on from the introductory Green Public Procurement video and provides more detailed information for suppliers of goods and services to the public sector in Ireland. Its purpose is to provide all suppliers with background information, advice and practical tips on Green Public Procurement. An animated PowerPoint version of the presentation is also available below.
Green Public Procurement Information for Suppliers 2025
Year: 2025
This training presentation follows on from the introductory Green Public Procurement video and provides more detailed information for suppliers of goods and services to the public sector in Ireland. Its purpose is to provide all suppliers with background information, advice and practical tips on Green Public Procurement. An animated PowerPoint version of the presentation is also available below.
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Construction and Demolition Research 2024
Year: 2025
The EPA contracted Ipsos B&A to conduct research to understand the attitudes and practices towards waste circularity within the Construction and Demolition (C&D) industry in Ireland. Through interviews with those working in the construction sector, this work sought to identify the attitudes to waste generation, the drivers for excessive waste in the sector and identifying the barriers and opportunities to reducing waste generation (including reuse) from design stage (client scope/specifications) to delivery of infrastructure projects. 14 in depth interviews were completed in August/September 2024. The sample included clients, design/engineers as well as contractors in the industry.
Food Waste: National Attitudes and Behaviours survey 2024
Year: 2025
This report presents quantitative research findings from a nationally representative survey on Irish citizen's attitudes, awareness and behaviours relating to food waste. The survey topic areas are presented in a series of 4 reports.
EPA Circular Economy National Food Waste Survey 2024 - Survey Data
2024 Reference Year, November 2025
Year: 2025
This Excel file provides the data from the National Food Waste Survey 2024 in the accompanying sheets and where used should reference the EPA
EPA Circular Economy Tidy Towns Award 2025 - Entry Form
Year: 2025
Entry form to the Tidy Towns EPA Circular Economy award
Green Public Procurement: Adoption, Monitoring and Reporting by Government Departments Report
2023 Reference Year, May 2025
Year: 2025
This is the fourth report on GPP activity by Government Departments, collating and analysing data for the year 2023. The report presents an overview of the process, adoption, monitoring and reporting requirements, data collected and a summary of the findings.
EPA GPP Government Department Returns 2023
EPA GPP Government Department Returns 2023, May 2025
Year: 2025
Guidance for Government Departments on Green Public Procurement Reporting 2024
Reference Year 2024, March 2025
Year: 2025
Guidance documents on Green Pubic Procurement reporting for Government Departments
EPA Second National Textiles Survey
Year: 2025
This quantitative research is a nationally representative survey of Irish citizens to provide current evidence and insights on incidences and influencing factors around textile consumption, care and discarding practices among the Irish public. The report contains data and insights on: 1. Purchasing of Clothes; 2. Rewear of Clothes; 3. Care and Repair of Clothes; 4. Preparation of Clothes before Discarding; 5. Discarding of Textiles; 6. Discarding of Clothing (in focus); and 7. Incentives & Climate Change.
EPA National Textiles Survey 2024 - Survey Data
2024 Reference Year, February 2025
Year: 2025
This Excel file provides the data from the National Textiles Survey 2024 in the accompanying sheets, and where used should reference the EPA.
Repair Skills Training and Education in Ireland
Year: 2025
This study provides information on the availability and scope of repair skills training and education in Ireland, highlighting its significance in supporting the transition to a circular economy. The study identified 159 repair skills training and education courses available for enrolment related to a range of product categories, with bicycles, clothing and textiles, automotive and furniture and upholstery repairs being the most well represented. The study highlighted the key role that social and community repair initiatives are providing to support the development of self-repair skills among members of the public. The report includes findings relating to the challenges in the current repair training and education landscape and highlights potential intervention opportunities to support the provision of repair skills training and education.
Business-to-Consumer (B2C) Repair Enterprises Ireland
Year: 2025
This study provides information on business-to-consumer (B2C) repair enterprises in Ireland and explores the role these enterprises play within the context of a circular economy, through extending product lifecycles and reducing waste while enabling circular businesses and jobs. The study identified over 1,500 B2C repair enterprises and analysed the range of product repair services on offer and the geographic location of the enterprises. The study also highlights potential intervention opportunities such as targeted funding and economic policy instruments to support enterprises and incentivise consumers to engage with the sector, and measures to promote quality assurance and consumer confidence in repair services.
GPP Case Study OPW
OPW - Carpet Tiles, January 2025
Year: 2025
The aim of this tender was to procure carpet tiles that would have a long service life and offer an end-of-life take-back option.
GPP Case Study EPA - LED
EPA - LED Lighting, January 2025
Year: 2025
The primary environmental objective in the procurement of LED lighting for EPA HQ was energy efficiency.
GPP Case Study - EPA
EPA - Cleaning Services, January 2025
Year: 2025
The objective of the procurement was to procure a sustainable cleaning service that would deliver efficiencies in overall facility management in the EPA.