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Project Code [2014-ET-CP-58]
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Project title
Contaminated plastics from primary meat processing sector, Technical, economic and environmental appraisal of waste options
Primary Funding Agency
Environmental Protection Agency
Co-Funding Organisation(s)
n/a
Lead Organisation
Flannery Nagel Environmental Ltd
Lead Applicant
Kara Flannery
Project Abstract
Economic Benefits Project seeks to stimulate the development of options or outlets for management of contaminated plastics, avoiding landfill and associated costs and creating a resource. Benefits include; Economic appraisal of sustainable options for the management of the waste Divert this waste from landfill reducing landfill fees for processors Create a raw material market for recycled plastics in Ireland Environmental Diversion of contaminated plastic from landfill disposal Compliance with EU proposals for diversion of recyclables from landfill Increase in recycling Promotion through GreenEnterprise, Bord Bia Origin Green, Repak , meat sector, retail sector and company websites
Grant Approved
�60,000.00
Research Hub
Cleaner Production - Green Enterprise - Innovation and Demonstration
Initial Projected Completion Date
11/01/2016