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Why reinvent the wheel? The transition from the Linear to the Circular Economy

Why reinvent the wheel? The transition from the Linear to the Circular Economy

by Mary Cronin | Dec 23, 2020 | Circular Design, Circular Economy, Innovation

Each year approximately 2 billion metric tons of solid waste is produced.  At least one third of this waste is not managed in an environmentally safe manner with global waste production estimated to double over the next ten years. To put this into perspective, this is...
How willing are you to believe everything you hear?

How willing are you to believe everything you hear?

by Mary Cronin | Jan 6, 2019 | Circular Design, Energy Institute, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Startup, Sustainability, UCD

The phrase “Fake News” has become very popular recently thanks to its involvement in certain political campaigns. But it is a real issue for companies whose industry is being hurt by the false rumours being spread about it. This is especially an issue when it comes to...

Sustainability Launchpad: Big ideas for the biggest problems

by Mary Cronin | Nov 1, 2018 | Circular Design, Energy, Energy Institute, Innovation, Sustainability

This autumn marks the fifth anniversary of our Sustainability Launchpad. We created the first programme in 2013 with UCD’s Professor Tom Brazil who was a curious, highly regarded and respected academic. Our aim is to not only to educate but to create change, set seeds...

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