Resource Matching Service for Northern Ireland (RMS)

Efficient management of business waste is more than just a compliance measure—it is a strategic opportunity to achieve significant cost and energy savings. Our Free Resource Matching Service is designed to help businesses unlock this potential by identifying innovative ways to reuse and repurpose underutilised resources.

This unique service connects organisations across Northern Ireland, facilitating the transfer of business waste, by-products, and unwanted materials so they can be reused, recycled, reprocessed, or repackaged by others. By doing so, businesses can reduce their reliance on virgin resources, cut down on waste disposal costs, and even generate additional income from materials previously considered as waste.

The benefits extend beyond individual organisations—this service drives collaboration, reduces environmental impact, and fosters a more sustainable, circular economy where resources are kept in use for as long as possible. Fully funded by the UK Government and managed by Invest NI, this FREE service is open to all Northern Ireland businesses committed to achieving greater efficiency and sustainability.

What Support Does This Service Provide?

We offer tailored support to help businesses:

• Identify reusable by-products, waste streams, and materials.
• Connect with partners to facilitate resource reuse.
• Realise cost savings, operational efficiencies, and additional sales.
• Report on carbon savings and other environmental benefits.

Workshops

Our free workshops focus on:

• Resource efficiency and carbon literacy.
• Best practices in waste management and sustainable planning.
• Identifying opportunities for industrial symbiosis and collaboration.
• Matching you on the day with others who want your waste
• Match you on the day with others who have what you need.
• Help you identify underutilised capacity or equipment for others to use.
• Networking with others outside of your sector to foster innovation.

Examples of Resources and Opportunities

Our program supports exchanges of:

• Materials: Metals, plastics, textiles, packaging, or food waste.
• Energy: Heat, renewables, or electricity.
• Equipment: Machinery, furniture, or IT assets.

Take the next step toward a smarter, more sustainable future by exploring how our Resource Matching Service can work for your organisation.