1. R EUSE, R EPAIR, R ECYCLE M ARY S. M C L USKEY C HIEF E XECUTIVE O FFICER November 2014

2. F ORMAT O F P RESENTATION R EUSE, R EPAIR, R ECYCLE

3. We see a future where there is no waste, only resources. Where people, communities and the environment are valued and respected. Please join us on our zero waste journey. R EUSE, R EPAIR, R ECYCLE CRNS: O UR V ISION

4. We exist to build stronger community reuse, repair and recycling sector in Scotland that can create real social, environmental and economic benefit within our local communities. Please join us on our zero waste journey. R EUSE, R EPAIR, R ECYCLE CRNS: O UR M ISSION

5. 1.Prevent millions of tonnes of products and materials going to landfill 2.Work to alleviate poverty by providing social benefits and economic opportunities to people most excluded from society 3.Promote and fund scientific research for the public benefit in areas of reduce, reuse, repair and recycling and disseminate the results of such research R EUSE, R EPAIR, R ECYCLE CRNS: O UR O BJECTIVES

6. 4.To promote and fund scientific research for the public benefit we exist to build stronger community reuse, repair and recycling sector in Scotland that creates real social, environmental and economic benefit 5.We see a future with no waste only resources R EUSE, R EPAIR, R ECYCLE CRNS: O UR O BJECTIVES

7. National charity, working towards a zero waste economy since 2004 Network with 100+ members Member activity includes reuse, repair, recycling, housing support, training, employment, composting and sustainable transport projects, across Scotland Currently delivering Revolve for ZWS R EUSE, R EPAIR, R ECYCLE CRNS: Our History

8. Activity in all 32 local authority areas 46,000+ tonnes diverted from landfill (p.a.) £24+ Million turnover (p.a.) 700+ staff & 3000+ volunteers Third Sector contributes significantly towards a zero waste Scottish economy Recycling rate of 12% in 2004 to 0ver 42% in 2014! R EUSE, R EPAIR, R ECYCLE CRNS: Third Sector Statistics

9. Active across whole of Scotland Retail, wholesale, homeless people and those in areas of deprivation Focus on providing low cost furniture, white goods, soft furnishings, building materials and (any) reusable materials Prevent materials going to Landfill Focus on a circular economy – no waste Revolve membership – a quality standard for reuse R EUSE, R EPAIR, R ECYCLE CRNS: O UR MEMBERS

10. committed to the principles of Zero Waste and sustainable development. accountable to the Membership committed to local communities delivering local recycling solutions committed to carrying out all of its activities with trust, integrity and openness committed to social and environmental justice. R EUSE, R EPAIR, R ECYCLE CRNS: Our Values

11. Membership – why not join us? Sponsorship, Partnerships, Donations Lobbying on behalf of the Third Sector Mainstreaming Reuse Local support - Global impact The French Reuse Levy paper- Lobbying 10 th Annual Conference in Glasgow Local Forum events – Quarterly R EUSE, R EPAIR, R ECYCLE CRNS: Opportunities

12. CRNS R EUSE, R EPAIR, R ECYCLE

13. mary@crns.org.uk T: 01786 469002 www.CRNS.org.uk Twitter: @crnscotland CRNS: R EUSE, R EPAIR, R ECYCLE