IRDG: Sustainability-Unlocking the Innovation Opportunity Companies are at different stages of maturity when it comes to the subject of Sustainability. To help you on your journey, from wherever you are starting, IRDG have some inspiration from real industry stories to guide you. Join IRDG on 28th & 29th April when a number of member companies ... Read more
EPA: Irish Fish Canners- Proiseail (An Clochan Liath) Teoranta Irish Fish Canners -The aim of this Green Enterprise project was to reduce fish and processing wastes within its facility. A Design of Experiments (DOE) was introduced at IFC and a Life Cycle Analysis was carried out. Details below:
EPA: Irish Manufacturing Research IMR – PROBOT - The PROBOT project was undertaken by Irish Manufacturing Research (IMR) and Irish Composites Centre (IComp). The aim of this research was to investigate the potential uptake of a new composite created by IComp using Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) to create a Self-Reinforced Polymer, as opposed to the Polypropylene ... Read more
IEA- Sustainable Supply Chains Training Programme The Climate Action Bill 2021 legislates for the ambitious targets of reducing Ireland’s greenhouse gas emissions by 51% by 2030 and achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. This will require a significant change in the economy and every sector will be required to play its part. Companies involved in importing ... Read more
EPA: The Rediscovery Centre Rediscovery Centre - Rediscover Paint - Building on the success of Rediscover Paint, a reuse project in Ballymun, this research investigated the opportunity for paint reuse and waste prevention in Ireland. In an attempt to identify best practice, the current and past operations at Rediscover Paint were reviewed, paint reuse and ... Read more
In order to create flow, you must first see it. One of the best tools to see flow is value stream mapping. Value stream mapping is a visualization method of mapping the flow of value from raw material to customer. The topic for Workshop #3 is Value Stream Mapping Value stream mapping is performed in ... Read more
CRNI Conference: Jobs & Skills in the Circular Economy There has never been a better time to avail of European and national policy and funding programmes to invest in green and social jobs. But how is all of this momentum translating into reuse, repair and recycling training and job opportunities on the ground? What are ... Read more
3pm - 3:45pm The role of sustainability professionals in business and the importance of getting it right. In conjunction with the ICRS the professional body dedicated to supporting Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability practitioners, Davy Horizons will launch the ICRS Ireland hub. We chat with Anita Longley, Chairman ICRS and Óonagh McArdle, Global Sustainability Implementation Leader, Dow ... Read more