Engineers Ireland - Towards a Circular Economy of Water in Ireland

This webinar will feature the CIRCULÉIRE team at Irish Manufacturing Research who will unveil insights from their cross-sectoral best practice guide, ‘Towards a Circular Economy of Water in Ireland’ (CEW).

The CEW Sectoral Guide is a valuable resource for all industrial sectors, potential project funders, and policymakers engaged in industrial water use in Ireland. It offers a comprehensive overview of Circular Economy of Water (CEW) strategies and cross-sectoral industrial case studies which bring these strategies and the cost savings from their implementation to life, aiming to inspire replication and adoption.

Industry stakeholders will find key insights to boost their sustainable water management practices, while policymakers will gain insights into crucial policy enablers driving CEW advancements in Europe and Ireland. The Guide emphasizes the importance of industry involvement in shaping policies, urging the sharing of implementation insights, R&D, as well as ways to overcome the barriers to CEW implementation.

Circuléire Team

Paul McCormack-Cooney: Circular Economy Best-Practice & Toolkits Lead

Paul McCormack Cooney brings a commitment to sustainability and a unique blend of expertise in communications, graphic design, and business to his thought leadership role in the Circular Economy.

Holding a BA in English Literature and Philosophy from UCD, along with an MA in Digital Media Technology from TU Dublin and currently pursuing a Certificate in Critical Research, Paul has cultivated a unique skill set that blends analytical thinking with creative design abilities.

With a decade-long career in B2B2C financial communications Paul honed his skills in conveying complex concepts in accessible and engaging ways. His B2B2C experience allows him to bridge the gap between businesses and consumers, creating narratives that both inform and inspire action. This ability to convey sustainability messages effectively served as a foundation for his transition into his role as Circular Economy Best Practice & Toolkits Lead.

Eva McEnnis: Water Research Engineer

Eva McEnnis is a Water Reseach Engineer at IMR. Prior to IMR, she was a Mechanical Engineer in a Utilities and Energy department, focusing on water and energy optimisation and audit preparation on site. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Galway.

Her focus in IMR involves helping industry improve water processes through monitoring and metering, optimisation projects such as CIP (Cleaning in Place) Optimisation and Water Treatment Optimisation and preparation for certification audits.