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The latest news and events from the Clean Technology Centre.

CTC Part of Exciting new Food Training Programme

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The Clean Technology Centre is part of an exciting new Sustainability Training Programme which will run from April until November 2021 for food businesses across South and West Cork. The course is designed small, micro and artisan food (and beverage) producers to train them in more sustainable, low-carbon and waste-free practices.
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Seaweed Socioeconomic study with Marine Institute

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Munster Technological University are delighted to be involved with the Marine Institute on a new project, undertaking a Socio-Economic Study of Seaweed Harvesting in Ireland. The aim of the project is to provide baseline socioeconomic information about seaweed harvesting activity and product usage in Ireland today.
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CTC Delivering Training on the Circular Economy to Cork SMEs

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The Clean Technology Centre has partnered with Sust Hub at Clearstream Solutions, and Change by Degrees to deliver a training course on the Circular Economy to micro, small and medium sized enterprises in Cork.
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CTC a partner in EU project to green fire services

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The Clean Technology Centre has been successful in a proposal for funding to the European Union Erasmus+ Programme to develop and implement a training programme of environmental skills for firefighters. The other Irish partner in the project is the Cork City Fire Brigade.
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A first look at the environmental effects of the pandemic in Ireland

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Researchers at the Clean Technology Centre compiled the data and formulated a new report published by the EPA which presents the findings from a small-scale research study on the main environment-related impacts arising from the COVID-19 experience in Ireland, both positive and negative
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Sustainable Healthcare in Ireland

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The Clean Technology Centre is delighted to be involved in a free public webinar on the 30th of July to discuss the future for personal protective equipment and sustainable healthcare in Ireland.
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Q2Reuse project outputs published

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Q2 Reuse – CTC, in partnership with Community Reuse Network Ireland (CRNI), The Rediscovery Centre and The Eastern Midlands Waste Region, commenced a two year medium scale EPA research project on Quantifying and Qualifying the Reuse Sector in Ireland in March 2019.
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EU Commission selects CIT e-learning project as European 2020 Success Story

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An innovative EU e-learning project, led by CIT, has been selected by the EU Commission’s Directorate General for Education and Culture as a European 2020 “Success Story”. These success stories are completed EU research projects which have distinguished themselves through their impact, contribution to policy-making and innovative approach.
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CTC Food Waste Report Published by EPA

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The EPA has published the research report: Reducing Commercial Food Waste in Ireland, based on research carried out by Sarah Broderick and Dr. Colum Gibson of The Clean Technology Centre. The report was launched by Minister Richard Bruton, Department of Communications, Climate Action & Environment at the The 2019 Forum on Food Waste on 10th July 2019.
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CTC Undertakes Major Research Project on The Reuse Sector

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CTC, in partnership with Community Reuse Network Ireland (CRNI), The Rediscovery Centre and The Eastern Midlands Waste Region, recently started a two year medium scale EPA research project on Quantifying and Qualifying the Reuse Sector in Ireland.
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Resource efficiency is now mission critical for Irish businesses

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READ: James Hogan of The Clean Technology Centre on resource efficiency for Irish businesses.
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Food Heroes Awards

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CTC are currently working with BIM on an innovative food waste based project called Food Heroes. This Interreg funded project aims to support businesses (and industry sectors) address the issue of food waste in innovative ways.
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CTC to Update Smart Garage Guide

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The Clean Technology Centre has been commissioned by the EPA to update its original 2009 Smart Garage Guide. CTC will consult with relevant stakeholders, including SIMI and audit several different garage types.
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