Repurposing Old Mattress Materials - Keith, Bounce Back Recycling

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.As always, don't forget to follow Book of Leaves on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook, leave us a review, and share with a friend x Find my depop profile @cearadc! Patreon / Buy Me A Coffee[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 BBRAlso mentioned:Recycle ITInterview with Roisin Markham on Circular Economy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.