Add Title Here Developing and delivering community beneficial ‘Closing the Loop’ collaborations in North Ayrshire Waste Resources Robert Robb Add Title Here Add name of presenter here Intro

Closing the Loop Drivers Waste Strategy 2012- 2017, 2018 – 2022 Improve awareness of services delivered by 3rd sector Establish partnerships with 3rd sector Develop business case for community composting on Arran Transitional approach to Charter compliance prioritised in line with the waste hierarchy Plastic Waste Prevention Action Plan Work proactively with community partners, local businesses and 3rd Sector Organisations to promote and encourage initiatives and activities to prevent and reduce the impact of single-use plastics on the local environment

Waste Hierarchy Opportunities OPPORTUNITY

Partnership Opportunities 3rd Sector Partnerships Through tendering delivered the Bulky Waste Reuse Partnership with Cunninghame Furniture Recycling Company through guaranteed funding provision Revolve accredited reuse facility and furniture showroom Reuse hubs at our recycling centres Developing proposals for a community composting facility on Arran via a Public Social Partnership (PSP) Internal Working with Roads and Streetscene, Education and Connected Communities to Close the Loop Public / Private Community benefit clauses in contracts to encourage public / private collaboration Discussing and progressing opportunities during contract review

Closing the Loop Community Composting Third Sector Community Composting site Arran/Public Social Partnership Organic Waste PAS100 Compost Training, education, employment and partnership opportunities 500 - 800 Tonnes Collected Annually on Arran 500 + tonnes of compost distributed to partners, allotment groups and residents Householders and businesses Support fresh local grown fruit and vegetables Promoting healthier and active lifestyles

Public Social Partnership

Closing the Loop benefits Delivering better social, environmental and financial outcomes for the wider community Growing our economy by stimulating local investment and increasing employment and regenerating local areas Helping local people lead and active life and obtain skills for learning, life and work Working collaboratively through improved partnership working with public, private and 3rd Sector partners Avoiding public health concerns by protecting and enhancing the environment through sustainability and maximising resource reuse and recovery

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