Recycling
| 1. The Issue or Problem Recycling and Composting. |
| 2. Specific evidence of the importance of the issue to Ringmer People
Responses to Q53 to Q57 and Q59 of the questionnaire show active participation and enthusiasm among Ringmer residents for recycling. (Note that between the survey being distributed and the outcomes being compiled, Lewes DC has introduced a Kerbside collection scheme in Ringmer.) |
| 3. The Action (a) To increase participation in Kerbside recycling to at least 80% of households in Ringmer. (b) To investigate the distribution of subsidised home composting bin through a local retail outlet or other outlet. (c) Inform the village of the recycling facilities at the College, including shredding facility and recycled note pads. |
| 4. How it will be tackled (a) and (b) Both the recycling and composting projects already operate on a successful publicity and promotion formula, this will be 'fine tuned' with the assistance of Ringmer Parish Council. (c) Write to community groups and businesses and use Parish Council and Village web sites, Community Newsletter, Parish News etc. |
| 5. Who will do it Partnership between Furniture Now, Ringmer Parish Council, and Lewes District Council Recycling team. (a) Kerbside Recycling will be the task of Furniture Now!, Lewes DC's partner on the Kerbside project who have been contracted to serve rural areas and Lewes town. The drive to reach the exacting target of 80% will be assisted by Ringmer Parish Council. (b) The Composting issue will be facilitated through Lewes DC Recycling Officer, Julia Black, with the assistance of Ringmer Parish Council. (c) Ringmer Community College Eco group led by Steve Green. |
| 6. When should it be done by (a) Kerbside monitoring of participation rate is ongoing. (b) Compost bins - July 2003. (c) By end of September |
| 7. Resource implications Existing budgets. |
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