The SRWMPO encourages the recognition of economic and employment opportunities that can arise through the Circular Economy through efficient resource use and reuse and activities that maintain the value of materials.

Uimhir Thagarta Uathúil: 
CRK-C155-DEV21-375
Stádas: 
Submitted
Aighneacht: 
Promotion of the Circular Economy and Effective Waste Management
Údar: 
Southern Region Waste Management Plan Office (SRWMPO)
Comhairliúchán: 
Draft Cork City Development Plan 2022-2028

7. Economy and Employment

Caibidil: 
Volume 1 - Written Statement » 7. Economy and Employment
Ábhair: 
Supporting economic growth and diversity

In Chapter 7 Economy and Employment, such as in Sections 7.53 to 7.56, reference could be made to the relevant opportunities that engagement in the Circular Economy could bring.  Additionally, there is potential for social enterprises to be set up around Circular Economy activities such as reuse, repair as well as recycling initiatives at community level – ref Objective 7.6 Social Enterprises.  It is noted that reference to the bioeconomy and circular economy is included in Objective 7.22 Diversification of the Rural Economy.

Circular Economy Job Opportunities
economy
Employment
social enterprise
Main opinion: 

Adopting the principles of the Circular Economy to the economy in general has the potential to reap wider economic rewards outside of just waste recycling.

Main requests: 

Inclusion of the Circular Economy within sections on different industrial sectors and also with regard to social enterprises

Main reasons: 

Encouraging a wider interpretation of the Circular Economy rather than just recycling.