What is MODOS?

MODOS is a circular economy programme that provides training, mentoring, networking and events for Irish based micro, small and medium size enterprises, to help them embed circular principles in their business model.

It is a joint initiative of Dublin City Council and the Eastern-Midlands Regional Waste Management Planning Office and can be delivered in collaboration with other partners.

We have designed the programme to help inform, educate and connect small business owners, managers, and staff, to better understand the importance of adopting a more sustainable and circular approach to their business.

We want to provide a trusted source of information and signposting to other useful resources.

The MODOS programme is designed to demystify the terms, reasons for, methods and benefits of becoming a circular economy business.

The training will be delivered virtually and in small groups and will be complimented by in person networking events.

The trainers will make each session interactive with a mix of presentations, best practice case studies, exercises and discussion to help participants apply the learning to their business where follow up mentoring can be arranged.

Please note that this programme is not suitable as a professional or business development course for environmental or business consultancy firms. The programme has been subsidised to reduce barriers for engagement of business owners and staff.

About

MODOS, an innovative circular economy training programme for micro, small and medium size enterprises is going national in 2024 to help businesses across Ireland build sustainability into their post-COVID recovery.

A joint initiative of Dublin City Council (DCC) and the Waste Management Plan Lead Authority (WMPLA), MODOS will equip SMEs to apply circular economy principles in their business, helping them reduce waste and carbon emissions while creating opportunities to save money, increase resilience and boost competitive advantage.

Our Vision

Moving to a circular economy, where materials are continuously re-used and recycled, is essential if Ireland is to meet its greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction targets under the national Climate Action Plan.

According to research by the Ellen McArthur Foundation – a leading authority on the circular economy – around 45% of GHG emissions reductions will come from applying a circular approach to how we make and use products and produce food (with the other 55% coming from switching to renewable energy sources).

Why?

As well as helping the environment, going circular could have huge social and economic benefits.

In Europe alone, it could save 450 million tonnes of carbon by 2030, create 580,000 jobs and save €600 billion for EU businesses, equivalent to 8% of their annual turnover.

With the European Union introducing new policy and regulations for a low-carbon economy and the Irish government bringing in new Green Procurement standards, Irish businesses need to understand and apply circular economy principles.

Doing so will help to future proof their business and enable them to #buildbackbetter.