SHANNON Chamber is setting up an unusual ‘dating’ site, one that will match-make wasters with users.
The Chamber, in collaboration with members of its Mid West Sustainability Network, is leading a mission to ensure that reusable company-generated waste is matched with businesses that can repurpose it.
The Chamber is now calling on companies with waste that can be repurposed to get in touch and help establish a matchmaking database, the first step in this circular economy drive across the region.
Making the call, Shannon Chamber CEO Helen Downes said: “This initiative was spearheaded by Bill Doran, head of sustainability and supply chain at Ei Electronics. Based on his experience finding local partners for repurposing and recycling company waste, he felt other businesses could face the same challenges and that collective brainstorming could help find solutions. We were delighted to assemble a small group of companies to explore how this could be achieved.”
“As a first step, we want companies to tell us what types of waste they have and in what potential annual volumes, particularly materials they feel could be repurposed. We will compile this information into a database and aim to match companies seeking materials with available reusable waste.
“The goal is to turn what was once considered waste into valuable resources, reducing environmental impact while creating new business opportunities. Companies can contribute to a more sustainable regional economy, potentially lower disposal costs, and even discover new revenue streams.”
Companies can contact Shannon Chamber at [email protected] to take part.