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Project Code [2019-ET-CP-100]

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Project title

Womens Environmental Community Activation Network

Primary Funding Agency

Environmental Protection Agency

Co-Funding Organisation(s)

n/a

Lead Organisation

Roscommon Women's Network

Lead Applicant

Nora Fahy

Project Abstract

The project will support the circular economy by developing a practical solution to the problems associated with fast fashion and the charity shop sector. It will develop a reuse enterprise to address and demonstrate the re-entry of difficult second-hand clothing in the supply chain. It will stimulate resource efficiency and the circular economy in the area of textiles The project will reduce textile waste generation and encourage the repair and reuse of products / materials. The project will will demonstrate how a community can successfully tackle the issue of textile waste locally while also offering scope for employment and training

Grant Approved

�55,822.00

Research Hub

Cleaner Production - Green Enterprise - Innovation and Demonstration

Research Theme

n/a

Start Date

02/03/2020

Initial Projected Completion Date

01/03/2021