Ireland’s Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications with responsibility for the Circular Economy and Communications, Ossian Smyth, has announced funding of €1.5 million for Circuléire in 2023, to foster and enhance circular economy knowledge, capacity building and implementation by Irish Industry.
Circuléire is a circular manufacturing platform dedicated to the development of innovation and demonstration projects, which are designed to support the transition from a linear to a circular economy.
Established in 2020, with an initial three-year programme, Circuléire has made significant progress in creating circular momentum across industry during this time. This extension of funding support into 2023 will build on the momentum created to date and maintain industry engagement.
Minister Smyth made the announcement during his keynote address to the 2022 Circuléire Virtual Conference: Demonstrating Irish Circular Economy Innovation, which took place this week.
The transition to a circular economy, supported by Circuléire, will contribute to Ireland achieving its targets in greenhouse gas reductions by 2030
Minister Smyth acknowledged the important role played by Circuléire and their industry partners in the circular economy transition, saying: “Since its inception in 2020 Circuléire and its members have been leading the way in circular innovation, supporting manufacturers and their supply chains to embrace circular economy principles.
“The transition to a circular economy, supported by Circuléire, will contribute to Ireland achieving its targets in greenhouse gas reductions by 2030.”
Stakeholders and industry have recognised the value of the role played by Circuléire, which is in line with the objectives of both the Circular Economy Strategy and the Climate Action Plan.
The 2022 Circuléire virtual conference showcased the impacts, insights and learning from cross-sectoral innovation pilots funded by Circuléire in the construction, furniture, and medical devices, plastics and textiles sectors.