Valorising Waste: Co-Design with Rathlin Island:Circular Economy Track: Zero Waste Islands: A dream or a reality?

Is a waste-free island utopia or an achievable goal? This session tackles the challenges and opportunities of creating sustainable island communities. Explore innovative solutions, inspiring case studies, and the potential for islands to lead the way in circular economies. Join us to discuss the feasibility of zero waste on islands, the role of technology, and the importance of community engagement in achieving this ambitious target.<br/><br/>In this event Magee presents on the experience and progress of the Future Island-Island Green Transition Ecosystem, one year into the programme, with a focus on waste management. This cites his own research and the work from co-investigators including Miller B., Power S., Weir J., McGilloway S., Gault A., Duffy A., McGlade M., Melki H., Meakin E. and Parkin A.