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Assistant Secretary at The Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment Philip Nugent, Founder, The Upcycle Movement Lynn Haughton and CEO, ERP Ireland Martin Tobin launching the Green Alley Awards.
THE Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment and the European Recycling Platform (ERP), Ireland’s only pan-European compliance scheme for WEEE and Waste Battery compliance, has called on Kerry start-ups to enter the 2020 Green Alley Awards, Europe’s first start-up awards scheme for the circular economy.
The awards are aimed at all start-ups and entrepreneurs who have developed a business model in the areas of digital circular economy, recycling, and waste prevention.
The business idea must help reduce waste or turn waste into resources. The winner of the Green Alley Award receives a cash prize of €25,000. For more information on how to enter visit www.green-alley-award.com.
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Philip Nugent, Assistant Secretary at The Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment said, “The Green Alley Awards aims to bring together the pioneers of the circular economy and I am delighted to support this initiative that encourages new ideas and approaches to saving resources and reducing waste.”
Martin Tobin, CEO, ERP Ireland said, “Winners have included businesses that have come up with solutions from producing an eco-friendly alternative to plastic packaging to creating a sustainable alternative to leather. We are looking for companies that are about to launch their products or services or are already in the growth phase. We also welcome start-ups who want to expand into other European markets. These companies represent true innovators and we are looking for that next generation of ideas to help shape this change.”
Lynn Haughton, Founder, The Upcycle Movement said, “The need for start-ups operating in the circular economy space has never been greater. This award will help to increase awareness of the Irish businesses operating within this sphere and the greater benefit they are bringing to society.”
Interested start-ups across Europe can submit their entries by 17th November 2020. After the end of the application phase, several pre-selected start-ups will be displayed on the Green Alley Award website for a public vote.
The winner of the public vote will be amongst the six finalists. The remaining five will be selected by an expert selection committee. On 22 April 2021, the six finalists will present their idea live on stage in Berlin.
The international jury made up of representatives from the Landbell Group as well as external experts including Jan Patrick Schulz, CEO, Landbell Group and Marie-Ann Meigo Fonseca, CEO of the 2019 winning company, Gelatex Technologies will choose the overall winner.
In 2019, Gelatex claimed first prize with their 100% non-toxic, eco-friendly textile material for fashion and interior design. In 2018, Aeropowder won over the jury with their idea for insulating material for packaging made from waste feathers. In 2017, the Finish start-up Sulapac presented a wooden, biodegradable alternative to plastic packaging.
