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Lunch & Learn Webinars for European Week for Waste Reduction 2021
European Week for Waste Reduction 2021 runs from November 20 to 28
Lunch & Learn Webinars for European Week for Waste Reduction 2021
To mark European Week for Waste Reduction running between 20 and 28 November, Limerick City and County Council, Local Enterprise Office (LEO) Limerick along with Cairde Social Enterprises, Adapt Shop and Tait Enterprises have joined forces to present a series of ‘Lunch & Learn’ webinars focusing on sustainability and the circular economy.
The first webinar on Wednesday November 24 will focus on sustainability with a special focus on how businesses, especially micro and small businesses can be more sustainable, reduce waste and support their climate action efforts.
Hosted by the award winning Christine Wilson of Peahead Eco and Mary Ryan from the Green for Micro programme, they will share their knowledge, insight and invaluable experience of embracing sustainability in business.
To mark European Week for Waste Reduction we have joined forces with @leo_limerick @CairdeEnterpri1 @adaptservices and @TaitHouse to present a series of ‘Lunch & Learn’ webinars focusing on sustainability and the circular economy on 24 & 26 Novemberhttps://t.co/XDDeemMRbq
— Limerick Council (@LimerickCouncil) November 16, 2021
Peahead Eco is an emerging design studio inspired by nature with a passion for the environment. An award winning company, Peahead Eco addresses sustainability through large scale upcycled art works, speaking events and workshops along with functional product design. Their ethos is to develop designs with a cultural and emotional connection. Encompassing eco, green, ethical and sustainable practices with a true sense of place.
The Green for Micro Programme is a new initiative from the Local Enterprise Offices Network. “The aim of Green for Micro is to target SMEs of 10 employees or fewer and raise awareness of how they can develop sustainable business practices and the cost savings they can make as a result.
To register for the FREE Webinar via Zoom on Wednesday, November 24 click HERE.
The second webinar’s focus is Limerick-based and run in partnership with Cairde Social Enterprises, Adapt Shop and Tait Enterprises and focuses on the circular economy.
On Friday, November 26 at 1pm, they will be sharing their thoughts and expertise about Reuse and Upcycling.
The three organisations will give their unique experiences and will share their knowledge of upcycling, paint reuse and learning to embrace second hand ‘stuff’.
To register for this FREE ‘Lunch & Learn’ Zoom Seminar, on Friday, November 26, please click HERE
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