Positive Digest
The Bright Side of Change: Nine Developments Offering Hope This Week
From island rewilding to clean energy and circular design, these hopeful developments show how practical solutions are driving…
Circular Economy
Govt Press Release
Bioeconomy Ireland: Government Groups Push for Stronger National Strategy
Ireland’s bioeconomy groups are coordinating government, research, industry and communities to support sustainable innovation and a stronger national…
Positive Digest
How a Ukrainian Repair Festival Is Turning Resilience Into Action
A Ukrainian repair festival is moving underground after a bombing, showing how practical skills can strengthen community resilience…
Europe News
European Environment Agency outlines six sustainability priorities for Europe’s competitiveness
The European Environment Agency identifies six sustainability priorities that could strengthen Europe’s long-term competitiveness and resilience.
Business
€26m Fund Opens New Path for Cleaner Industrial Projects Across Ireland
A €26m fund will support innovative industrial decarbonisation projects across Ireland and Northern Ireland, covering electrification, water and…
Breaking News
Breaking News: IKEA Launches Second-Hand Marketplace for Pre-Owned Furniture
IKEA is expanding its circular retail strategy with a second-hand marketplace for pre-owned furniture, offering shoppers more choice…
Life & Style
Lifestyle Ireland: IKEA Launches Second-Hand Marketplace for Furniture and Homewares
IKEA has launched an Ireland second-hand marketplace, helping customers buy and sell eligible pre-owned furniture and homewares.
Govt Press Release
Budget 2027: €1.28 Billion Energy Investment Accelerates Ireland’s Green Transition
Budget 2027 commits €1.28 billion to Ireland’s energy transition, including home upgrades, renewable energy, climate action and circular…
Europe News
Europe’s Renewable Energy Boom Is Creating a New Battery Recycling Challenge
Europe’s electric vehicle and renewable-energy boom is creating a growing battery waste challenge, making recycling and reuse increasingly…
Europe News
How Waste Sorting and Energy Recovery Are Advancing the Circular Economy
Waste sorting, recycling and energy recovery are reshaping waste management, but a successful circular economy starts with prevention…
Govt Press Release
Ireland EU Presidency: Energy and Environment Priorities Presented to Parliament
Ireland’s EU Presidency priorities focus on affordable clean energy, climate action, circular economy policy and environmental protection.
Govt Press Release
Circular Economy Funding: Minister Dillon Launches €1.5 Million Innovation Grant Scheme
Ireland has opened a €1.5 million Circular Economy Innovation Grant Scheme, with grants of up to €150,000 available…
Positive Digest
Five Breakthrough Ideas That Could Help Turn the Climate Crisis Around
Five proven environmental solutions could create positive tipping points, from clean energy and circular packaging to protected oceans.
Europe News
Scientists Turn Food Waste and Rubbish into Paper, Biochar and Oil
Australian scientists and startups are transforming food waste and biomass into paper, leather alternatives, vinegar, biochar and oil.
Govt Press Release
Picker Pals Ireland: €380,000 Funding to Reach 966 Classrooms Nationwide
Picker Pals Ireland receives €380,000 in funding to reach 966 classrooms and help children lead environmental action nationwide.
Govt Press Release
Ireland EU Presidency: Energy and Environment Priorities Set Out
Ireland’s EU Presidency priorities include affordable energy, renewable power, climate action, circular economy measures and stronger environmental protection.
Govt Press Release
Circular Economy Grant: Minister Dillon Launches €1.5 Million Scheme
Ireland launches a €1.5 million Circular Economy Innovation Grant Scheme to fund practical reuse, repair, recycling and waste-reduction…
Dublin Digest
Dublin Digest: Circular Economy Projects Transforming Local Communities
Dublin’s circular economy is creating cleaner communities, local jobs and practical climate solutions through repair, reuse and resource…
Europe News
Human hair barriers tested in Brazil as low-cost tool against coastal oil pollution
A Brazilian pilot project is using donated human hair in floating barriers to trap oil pollution, offering lessons…
Govt Press Release
Ireland Electrification: Minister O’Brien sets out vision as Ireland assumes EU Presidency
Minister O'Brien used Ireland's EU Presidency launch at Ardnacrusha to outline an ambitious electrification strategy for energy, transport…