Claire Downey

National Network Coordinator, CRNI

Claire Downey is National Executive with Community Reuse Network Ireland, an all-Ireland umbrella body funded by the EPA that represents community based organisations involved in reuse and recycling. In this role, she is responsible for supporting CRNI members and working toward mainstreaming community reuse and recycling through policy and research. Claire holds a Bachelor of Engineering (first class honours) degree and has over 13 years of experience in the waste and resources sector. She sits on the Centre Council for the Republic of Ireland Centre with the Chartered Institute of Waste Management, and is a board member with the Green Foundation Ireland.