CRÉ- Compost Ireland


	Who is Cré ? Cré – The Composting Association of Ireland Teo was established in 2001. Cré is the Irish word for ‘Earth’. Its mission statement is To promote composting and compost utilisation in Ireland. The Association’s function is to infuse best practices into the development of an industry Promote public awareness Promote research Develop of an information storehouse on composting and compost utilisation Cré provides an informative website (www.cre.ie), frequent newsletters, position papers, submissions on forthcoming legislation, policy, and strategy, regular themed meeting with site visits and an annual conference. Who are we? Cré the Composting Association of Ireland is a non-profit organisation which serves as a forum to promote composting and compost utilisation. The overall responsibility for running the association is by our Board. Daily management is by the Association Chair, Treasurer and Chief Executive who report to the Board. The Association has two committees – the Technical Committee and Public Relations Committee. Board of Administration Conor McGovern (RPS) Craig Benton (Compost and Recycling Consultant Ireland) Munoo Prasad (Compost Research & Advisory) Dougal Robert (Terralift Ireland) Fiacra Quinn (Greenstreets) Dearbhail NiChualainn (Bord na Mona) Tim Duggan (Enrich Environmental) Martin Eves (Envirogrind) Patrick O'Toole (O'Toole Composting) Chair Treasurer Chief Executive Martin Eves Fiacra Quinn Percy Foster Executive Administrator In March 2006, Cré hired Percy Foster as Executive Administrator for a six month period to facilitate the organisation’s growth. This role will take on the executive duties of Association Secretary and coordinate the affairs of the association. The Technical Committee Head of Committee Dr. Munoo Prasad Activities of the Committee; Development of Compost Quality Standards and Assurance Scheme Submissions on Policy and Legislation, e.g. Animal by Product Regulations. Research Projects; - Bioaerosols in Composting, co-funded by Environmental Protection Agency. - Compost Quality in Ireland, co-funding of a master’s thesis in Queens University. The Public Relations Committee Head of Committee Craig Benton Activities of the Committee; Membership Drives Annual Conference & Exhibition Themed Meetings Who are our members ? Membership is open to all those concerned with advancing the development of composting in Ireland. Included in our current membership are: Compost Equipment Suppliers Consultants Operators of Compost Facilities Users of Compost Waste Management Companies Third Level Colleges Local Authorities Benefits of Becoming a Member of Cré 4 Newsletters per Year (Hardcopy & Electronic) Cré Website with Information on Composting Access to the Association’s Reference Library Regular News Bulletins Circulated via Email Representation on Policy Issue Inclusion in the Directory of Members Free Attendance to Themed Meetings Combined with Site Visits approximately 3-4 times per year Reduced Rate to Attend Annual Conference & Exhibition Reduced Rate to Exhibit at Annual Conference & Exhibition Reduced Rate Subscription to BioCycle Magazine (www.biocycle.net) Where Does Cré Get its Funding ? The sources of funding are Attendance at Annual Conference and themed meetings Exhibition space at Annual Conference Sponsorship of the Annual Conference Membership fees In accordance with accounting practice, the Association’s accounts are audited each year by a Registered Auditor. Themed Meetings Held by Cré Green Waste Composting March 2006 Site Visit to Bord na Mona, Kilberry Composting site. 60 Attendees. Mechanical Biological Treatment January 2006, Site Visit to Panda Waste, Navan. 120 Attendees. Environmental Impacts of Composting Plants September 2005 Site Visit to Waddock On-Farm Composting Facility. 65 Attendees. Odour and Bioaerosols February 2005. 75 Attendees. Collection & Composting of Biowaste at Waterford City Composting Facility October 2004. Site Visit to Waterford City Council Facility, 55 Attendees. Composting Technologies March 2004 Site Visit to Galway City Council Carrowbrowne Facility. 50 Attendees. Source Separation of Biowaste February 2004 Dublin. 60 Attendees. Copies of all presentations at the themed meetings can be downloaded from www.cre.ie 2001-2003- General Meetings with Presentations on Different Topics. Annual Conference and Exhibition 2001, 50 attendees 2002, 90 attendees 2003, 115 attendees 2004, 160 attendees 2005, 170 attendees 2006, 140 attendees Register Number 370931 VAT Number 6390931I Solicitors: LK Shields Accountants: M Higgins & Co Tel: ++ 353 (0) 86 8129260 Email: percy @cre.ie