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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
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
Initial Projected Completion Date
01/03/2021