The Green Alley Awards scheme for circular start-ups is now open for entries – with prize money of €25,000 on offer for the winner.
As reported by Positive News, the annual awards will this year see a public vote decide one of the six businesses securing a place in the grand final for the first time. The awards aim to support promising circular economy start-ups from across Europe to progress, with previous winners including insulation made from waste poultry feathers, reusable packaging targeting online retail, and a plasterboard alternative made from agricultural waste.
Circular Tayside
Circular Tayside is delivered by Zero Waste Scotland, Dundee and Angus Chamber of Commerce and Perthshire Chamber of Commerce. Circular Tayside is an initiative that: Raises awareness of the circular economy, the role the local businesses have to play in it, and how they will benefit. Facilitates collaboration amongst the local business community to enable our circular economy to develop. Supports individual businesses as they begin to identify and implement new and innovative approaches to businesses that support a transition to a circular economy Brings together a group of Circular Tayside Ambassadors who will be leaders in their sectors and champions of the circular economy.
Zero Waste Scotland
Helping Scotland create a more #CircularEconomy & realise the economic, environmental & social benefits of using resources sustainably. #ScotGov & #ESIF funded.
