Waste facility opens its doors

The first phase in a project to convert waste in the Cork region into alternative products "in a safe and efficient manner" was unveiled to customers of waste management company Greenstar yesterday following a €10m investment.

The investment represents an upswing in the company’s fortunes which went through a 19-month receivership until acquired by Cerberus Capital Management in March 2014, saving 700 jobs.

Greenstar is now keen to “play a leading role in the journey to a world-class waste infrastructure in Ireland”, according to CEO Mark E Keough.