A NEW social enterprise opened at the Tait House Community Enterprise has been described as a “brushstroke of genius”.
Tait House Community Enterprise launched the Relove Paint store in the Galvone Industrial Estate, which offers recycled paint in an effort to reduce waste.
The store offers leftover water-based paint discarded at the local authority’s Civic Amenity Centre in Mungret, which is filtered, recoloured, and mixed into new colours at Relove Paint.
The paint will be available to the public, community groups, clubs, and schools at prices starting from €15 for five litres.
The aim of the project, a spokesperson for Limerick City and County Council said, is to provide high-quality recycled paint locally in a way that “reduces waste and prevents paint from being exported for incineration”.
The circular economy initiative is supported by Limerick City and County Council, the My Waste Southern Regional Waste Management Planning Office, Panda Greenstar, the Environmental Protection Agency, the Rediscovery Centre, and the Paint Reuse Network.
Mayor John Moran said the social enterprise is “a shining example of how we can turn waste into a valuable resource, contributing to our circular economy goals”.
“By repurposing leftover paint, we are not only reducing waste but also providing affordable, high-quality paint to our community. This project paints a bright future for our sustainability goals in Limerick. Congratulations to all involved in making this vision a reality.”
Pauline McDonogh from the My Waste Team Regional Waste Management Planning Office added that reuse and recycling initiatives like Relove Paint are “an excellent example of local circular economy in action”.
“It is a win-win for both the environment and the local economy. Creating easy access for Limerick citizens to purchase recycled paint at Galvone and other outlets in the city brings circular consumption within reach of all.”
