Events
Advancing Ireland’s Circular Economy:
Lessons from Europe and Stakeholder Collaboration
The BASTILLE project is delighted to announce an upcoming stakeholder workshop in Dublin, Ireland, focused on advancing the Circular Economy with a particular emphasis on battery recycling and sustainable management of critical materials like graphite.
When and Where:
Date: 6 February 2025
Time: 10:00 – 15:30 (GMT)
Location: Buswells Hotel, 23 Molesworth Street, Dublin 2, Room: The Georgian Suite
Workshop Objectives:
The event aims to
- Gather Irish stakeholder insights on barriers and enablers to the Circular Economy.
- Integrate lessons learned from European stakeholders to contextualise challenges and opportunities for Ireland.
- Facilitate dialogue on technological, regulatory, and societal aspects of battery recycling.
- Develop actionable recommendations to inform Ireland’s battery recycling roadmap and project deliverables.
What to Expect:
Participants will have the opportunity
- To share insights and contribute to shaping Ireland’s battery recycling roadmap.
- Learn from successful European initiatives and explore their relevance to Ireland.
- Engage with policymakers, industry leaders, and researchers to advance Circular Economy principles.
Agenda Highlights:
The workshop includes
- Presentations on findings from European stakeholders and best practices.
- Breakout sessions on policy, societal change, and technological barriers.
- Collaborative discussions to develop regulatory, technological, and community-driven solutions.
Stakeholder voting on actionable solutions.
About BASTILLE:
The BASTILLE project is dedicated to advancing the Circular Economy in Ireland by addressing challenges in battery recycling and critical material management. By integrating European best practices and fostering collaboration among diverse stakeholders, BASTILLE contributes to Ireland’s energy transition and aligns with EU Battery Regulation.
Join Us:
We look forward to welcoming you to this collaborative event to shape Ireland’s sustainable and resilient energy future.
Register Now: To confirm your participation, please send an email to: sochorova@ecga.net
This workshop is funded under the EPA Research Programme 2021–2030, a Government of Ireland initiative supported by the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications.
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