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Project Code [2015-ET-CP-67]
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Project title
Green Jobs in the Simon Communit
Primary Funding Agency
Environmental Protection Agency
Co-Funding Organisation(s)
n/a
Lead Organisation
Midlands Simon Community
Lead Applicant
Joanne Murray
Project Abstract
Reduce waste within the organisation by maximising composting and recycling. ? Conserve water by installing rainwater harvesting and fitting tap aerators. ? Convert waste clothes that otherwise would be used for rags in China into new clothes items which can be used in Ireland. ? Simon Community and Simon Nationaly, St Vincent De Paul, Cope Galway and Charity Shops Network of Ireland will partner together to increase the revenue generate from clothes re-sale in Ireland. Development of a take back service where unsold products can be reintegrated and resold.
Grant Approved
�60,000.00
Research Hub
Cleaner Production - Green Enterprise - Innovation and Demonstration
Initial Projected Completion Date
28/10/2016