circular economy

Environment

Could human urine replace inorganic fertilisers?

Processed human urine could be a better option for fertilising farmland when compared to inorganic fertilisers, a new study has revealed.

EU launches plan to reward farmers and foresters who protect soils and support biomass

Environment

6 months ago

EU launches plan to reward farmers and foresters who protect soils and support biomass

The European Commission has adopted a new Strategic Framework for a Competitive and Sustainable EU Bioeconomy, which will include rewarding farmers and foresters who enhance carbon sinks.

INHFA: Increasing wool use would reduce textile waste

Agri Politics

1 year ago

INHFA: Increasing wool use would reduce textile waste

The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers' Association (INHFA) has said the increased use of wool is "an...

Shortlist announced for RDS Sustainable Agriculture Awards

Rural Life

1 year ago

Shortlist announced for RDS Sustainable Agriculture Awards

The RDS Foundation has announced the shortlist for the Circular Economy Awards and the Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development Awards.

Conference to focus on breaking barriers to circular economy

Environment

1 year ago

Conference to focus on breaking barriers to circular economy

The Irish Waste Management Association's (IWMA) conference is set to discuss ways of breaking down the barriers to the circular economy.

Environment

1 year ago

EPA: Drop in volume of waste treated at at composting/AD facilities in 2022

Less waste was accepted for treatment at composting and anaerobic digestion (AD) facilities in Ireland 2022 according to the EPA.

Rural Life

2 years ago

Report recommends new plan to tackle 'food waste at farm level'

A national programme should be developed to tackle the problem of "food waste at farm level", according to a new Oireachtas report.

Agri-Business

2 years ago

Networking event on circular bioeconomy to take place in Dublin

A dialogue and networking event focused on the circular bioeconomy will take place at the Guinness Enterprise Centre in Dublin next week.

Environment

2 years ago

Minister: Food waste costs average Irish household €700/year

Food waste is estimated to cost the average household €700 a year or €60 per month, Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue said.

Rural Life

2 years ago

Repair business and Ireland's transition to a circular economy

Agriland spoke to the programme manager of the EPA's Circular Economy Programme, Warren Phelan about the circular economy.

Rural Life

2 years ago

EPA: Ireland 'overly reliant' on exporting waste abroad

Recycling rates in Ireland are not keeping pace with increasing levels of waste generation, a new report from the EPA has found.

Agri-Business

3 years ago

Week of events to raise awareness of Ireland's bioeconomy

A series of events will take place around Ireland next week to highlight and raise awareness of our "rapidly emerging bioeconomy".

Environment

3 years ago

Biomethane could replace a quarter of Irish gas demand - report

Ireland has the potential for a biomethane industry which would replace over a quarter of our natural gas demand, according to a new report.

Environment

3 years ago

Irish livestock leads to highest biomass consumption in EU

Ireland had the highest consumption of biomass of all EU member states last year, according to most recent data by Eurostat.

Agri-Business

4 years ago

Project to transform biological waste into fertiliser

A groundbreaking project is aiming to turn urban biological waste, including dairy processing sludge, into fertiliser and biochemicals.

Environment

5 years ago

€490,000 awarded to projects promoting circular economy

10 projects promoting the circular economy in Ireland will benefit from €490,000 in funding, Minister Ossian Smyth has announced.

Environment

5 years ago

EPA funding opportunity for projects targeting food waste

The EPA is inviting businesses with projects targeting food waste, among other causes of waste, to respond to its latest call for proposals.

Environment

5 years ago

Bruton recommends measures for halving food waste in 5 years

A draft Circular Economy Strategy, which outlines the need for targets to tackle food waste, has been submitted by deputy Richard Bruton.

circular economy

Could human urine replace inorganic fertilisers?

EU launches plan to reward farmers and foresters who protect soils and support biomass

INHFA: Increasing wool use would reduce textile waste

Shortlist announced for RDS Sustainable Agriculture Awards

Conference to focus on breaking barriers to circular economy

EPA: Drop in volume of waste treated at at composting/AD facilities in 2022

Report recommends new plan to tackle 'food waste at farm level'

Networking event on circular bioeconomy to take place in Dublin

Minister: Food waste costs average Irish household €700/year

Repair business and Ireland's transition to a circular economy

EPA: Ireland 'overly reliant' on exporting waste abroad

Week of events to raise awareness of Ireland's bioeconomy

Biomethane could replace a quarter of Irish gas demand - report

Irish livestock leads to highest biomass consumption in EU

EU transition to circular economy behind schedule - auditors

Potential of duckweed in farming explored in Tipperary

Agri-business masters circular economy approach using biogas

New EU rules to allow recycled plastic in food packaging

A circular economy is the biodiversity solution 'right in front of us' - report

Project to transform biological waste into fertiliser

€490,000 awarded to projects promoting circular economy

EPA funding opportunity for projects targeting food waste

Bruton recommends measures for halving food waste in 5 years