Promoting the Circular Economy
The Economic Development Office and LEO Dublin City help businesses adopt sustainable solutions by providing training, networking and promotion opportunities.
In the traditional economic model, resources are taken, products are made and the result is waste. The circular economy model takes a different approach. It aims to keep resources in use for as long as possible, extract the maximum value from them while they are in use and regenerate materials at the end of their service life.
Circular economy business models include:
- Circular supply chains
- Resource recovery
- Product life extension
- Sharing models
- Product and service system models
These approaches can provide competitive advantage, increase efficiency and reduce costs. With new green procurement standards and the European Green Deal, it is essential that Irish businesses transition to a circular economic model. Dublin City Council aims to promote and facilitate this transition among the city's enterprises.
The MODOS Programme
MODOS is a circular economy programme for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises. It is a joint initiative of Dublin City Council and the Eastern Midlands Waste Regional Office.
To support the transition, the MODOS programme includes:
- Training and online classes on circular economy principles.
- Guidance on sustainable supply chains and resource efficiency.
- Design thinking and customer engagement supports.
- Networking events and webinars.
Find more information on the MODOS webpage or email the MODOS team.
SoCircular Event
SoCircular celebrates Dublin’s social and circular economic ecosystem and culture. It showcases local enterprises, hosts panel discussions, highlights supports and resources, and features related arts and cultural performances.
SoCircular takes place every year and aims to accelerate the city's social and circular economy.