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Repurposing Old Mattress Materials - Keith, Bounce Back Recycling

Repurposing Old Mattress Materials - Keith, Bounce Back Recycling

Update: 2024-10-28
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Keith McDonagh is a member of the Galway Traveller Movement and manager of the social enterprise Bounce Back Recycling which specialises in recycling old mattress. They send the various materials to businesses in Ireland who repurpose them. It's a wonderful initiative that not only diverts thousands of waste from landfill each year, but provides members of the Travelling community with employment opportunities. Stay up to date with their venture on Facebook or Instagram @bouncebackrecycling.


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[05:30 ] An intro from Keith

[07:30 ] What they do with the various mattress materials

[10:15 ] How travelling communities have always applied circular living practices

[12:55 ] The social benefits this enterprise has had on the travelling community

[18:40 ] The future of BBR


Also mentioned:

Recycle IT

Interview with Roisin Markham on Circular Economy


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Repurposing Old Mattress Materials - Keith, Bounce Back Recycling

Repurposing Old Mattress Materials - Keith, Bounce Back Recycling