2008 | Dublin | Level 1
Andy Wilson
Rediscovery Centre
The aim of the Rediscovery Centre is to develop resource recovery activities that turn discarded materials into saleable items. Following an MSc in Sustainable Development, Andy Wilson began working with Ballymun Regeneration Ltd. to develop this next generation recycling centre. Recovery of resources from waste materials can help to reduce the rate of depletion of non-renewable resources and lower the use of renewable resources to the rate of replenishment.
The project combines the bring-centre element of traditional recycling centres with on-site resource recovery, reuse and environmental education initiatives. Andy is developing a number of pilot projects for the centre including a furniture recycling, reuse and restoration project, the first Community RePaint scheme in the Republic of Ireland and the Rediscover Fashion clothing label.
In addition to the environmental benefits in terms of landfill diversion and carbon savings, the project facilitates partnerships with local community groups to provide employment and training opportunities, and tackle social disadvantage.
“I want to live in an Ireland that is a positive contributor to solving the collective global problems of environmental degradation and resource scarcity.”
www.rediscoverycentre.ie
