Shaping Ireland’s Bioeconomy Together
Collaborative, impact-driven.
BiOrbic has a number of aims when it comes to working with society.
We want to:
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Build an awareness of the bioeconomy
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Understand society’s needs and priorities better
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Bring outside expertise into our work
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Empower citizens to take sustainable action
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Educate the future drivers of the bioeconomy
Shaping Ireland’s Bioeconomy Together
Collaborative, impact-driven.
We work openly with researchers, industry, policymakers and the public to develop relevant, practical and inclusive solutions for a sustainable, circular Ireland.
Collaborative and co-designed
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Grounded in real-world research
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Open to diverse perspectives
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Focused on societal impact
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Working with Research,
Industry, and Communities.
Industry Engagement
Turning research into real-world impact
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Partnerships across a wide range of projects
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Industry input helps guide research direction
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Focus on practical, scalable outcomes
Public Engagement
Opening up the bioeconomy to everyone
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National campaigns and public conversations
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Events across Ireland to gather diverse perspectives
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Creating space for public input into research
Research & Collaboration
Working directly with stakeholders to shape research
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Ongoing engagement with primary producers and stakeholders
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Insights gathered through consultations and real-world testing
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Open research sites for discussion and feedback
Education & Skills
Supporting future leaders and informed citizens
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Co-created educational programmes
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Resources for schools and learners
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Career pathways in the bioeconomy
Policy & Leadership
Contributing to national and international direction
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Collaboration with government and policy groups
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Input into national bioeconomy strategy
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Participation in international initiatives
Who We Work With
Connecting People Across the Bioeconomy
Every waste stream is a lost opportunity. Our research captures that lost value, cutting pollution, supporting new green industries, and strengthening resource independence.
Close the Loop
Keep materials in use through recycling, bioconversion, and reuse.
Reduce Emissions
Lower GHGs from food, plastics, and industrial waste.
Create Circular Value
Turn waste into energy, materials, and products that support local economies.
Innovate Sustainably
Develop scalable technologies to be adopted by industries across Ireland and Europe.
Engagement in Practice
Turning Collaboration into Action
This pillar supports Ireland’s transition to a circular, low-emission economy in line with major EU objectives.
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Food waste – 50% decrease in retail & consumer food waste by 2030
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Plastic waste –55% recycling rate of plastics by 2030
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Pesticides – 50% reduction by 2030