A Kingsize Problem.A Bounce Back Solution.
Bounce Back is delighted to be supported in its national scaling and development through the support of the New Solutions Social Innovation Fund over the period November 2025 – April 2028. BBR was awarded €297,000 for this work.
Funded from November 2025 - April 2028
Where does the funding come from?
New Solutions is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union through the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) EIST 2021–2027 Programme and is overseen by Pobal.
What is New Solutions?
New Solutions supports social innovators across Ireland to develop, test, and grow new solutions to social challenges.
Through the Social Innovation Hub, the project combine funding, practical supports, and hands-on guidance so that innovators can focus on creating real impact.
What New Solutions funding will deliver
It’s estimated that 600,000 end-of-life mattresses are sent to landfill each year.
We believe that we can solve 1/6th of the problem, making a huge contribution towards Ireland’s Circular Economy and supporting our community to gain decent employment, practical training and education to support economic self-determination and independence.
That’s where New Solutions and our philanthropic partners come in. Leveraging the value of the New Solutions Fund plus three philanthropic investments (in grant form) from The Community Foundation of Ireland (provider of match funding for New Solutions work) , The Lakeside Fund and the Michael Guinee Charitable Foundation, we are developing and scaling our operations.
To April 2028 when the Fund closes, we’ll be working to achieve the following:
Process 100,000 mattresses annually
Expand processing capacity to recycle up to 100,000 mattresses every year, helping reduce landfill and recover valuable materials.
Expand employment opportunities
Increase our workforce from 15 to 25 employees, creating meaningful local employment through a growing circular economy.
Develop a social franchise model
Create a scalable social franchise model that helps other communities establish local mattress recycling services.
Expand our collection network
Invest in additional vehicles and equipment to extend our collection service and reach more communities nationwide.
Strengthen circular economy impact
Improve recycling processes to recover more materials, reduce waste and maximise the reuse of valuable resources.
Raise awareness nationally
Deliver a national awareness campaign encouraging responsible mattress disposal and supporting more sustainable choices.
Our Progress
We'll share project progress and results here each quarter as the programme develops.
Click here to visit the main New Solutions page and learn more about the Fund overall.
It’s estimated that:
600,000
mattresses are sent to landfill each year
Our goal by 2028:
100,000
mattresses recycled annually
Why is it important to recycle your mattress and furniture?
Conservation of resources by using old steel, foam, wood & other materials to create new products
Creating green jobs and employment opportunities for minority communities
Less reliance on incinerators & landfills by diverting mattresses from the waste stream
Reducing illegal dumping of mattresses and furniture