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LCRN: The New Year's Enews

Happy New Year!

Welcome to the London Community Resource Network's enews bulletin, your weekly source of resource and sustainability news.

In LCRN news: As of next month, there will be an opportunity for coffee reuse, with coffee being distributed across London.

In members news: Hanna Thomas of the Otesha Project has written a piece on the barriers facing green job creation (with a neat reference to Yosser Hughes), O"-Bay Community Trust have launched their first newsletter, Organiclea have launched a new solar investment share offer, while SEED Foundation need volunteers for their food recycling project until the end of March.

In London News: New measures to improve London's air quality have come into force, Boris Johnson has called on Londoners to recycle their Christmas waste, while Sir Patrick Stewart is the latest figure to oppose Thames Water's 'supersewer' plans.

In National News: Demand for green energy has increased use of Britain's canals, Tory councils have rejected Eric Pickles' plans for weekly bin collections, while WRAP have announced that WEEE recycling is much more successful than first thought.

All this and more in the Environment and Third Sector news. 

And finally... The Environment Agency plans flood defences that will be ever green...
 

LCRN NEWS

* Deck The Halls With Grounds Of Coffee

Starting in February, a recycling company, Red Bag Recycling, will be able to distribute over 100kg of coffee grounds every day. The coffee grounds are sourced from sustainably-grown, fair trade coffee. They are looking for city farms or community gardens across the London area who might be able to provide a new home for the coffee grounds collected. There is no charge, and it will be delivered free in and around London. As the programme expands, the amount of coffee available every day will increase. If you are interested in this offer, you can contact Red Bag Recycling directly by e-mailing info@redbagrecycling.com. 
  
* Become an LCRN Member today
 
Join the network that’s innovating away London’s waste, the grassroots way. LCRN is proud to present our new membership scheme, open to organisations, charities, community groups and social enterprises in London dedicated to responsible resource management. Our new tiered system is based on both income and services so that you get the most bang for your buck. We strive to bring your organisation the right balance of business, organisational and communications support. Our free membership is still available, but come have a gander at what we’ve got on offer. Our rates are incredibly reasonable and our services can only be a boost for you in this economic climate. If you have any questions, comments or concerns, please contact Julian between on 020 7324 4708 or email julian@lcrn.org.uk.
…for LCRN’s new membership scheme
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MEMBERS NEWS

* Boys From The Green Stuff

Hanna Thomas of the Otesha Project and the East London Green Jobs Alliance, has written a comprehensive piece on the barriers we face in the transition to a green economy. It touches on the need to have a singular definition for 'green jobs', the importance of engagement and information-sharing amongst communities, the need to provide training , and outlines the uncertainty from the Government about these issues. The Green Jobs Alliance is a coalition of trade unions, NGOs, community based organisations and green businesses working together to create green and decent jobs for East London citizens. Its current mission is to create a ‘green jobs pipeline’ that will prepare young people who face barriers to employment for entry-level jobs in the green trades. By taking participants through a training programme that encompasses pre-employment skills, vocational skills, financial literacy, wraparound support services, environmental literacy, and an apprenticeship or work placement, it aim for this “jobs pipeline” to create a bridge into decent, well-paid work and a promising future career.
For more information.

* O"-Bay Community Trust Launches Newsletter

O"-Bay Community Trust has recently released its first regular newsletter. O”-Bay Community Trust is a voluntary organisation with its head office in the London Borough of Enfield, North London. The Trust was founded on a national basis initially to support members of the Nigerian community, British Citizens of Nigerian descent and local residents. O”-Bay are a BME-led organisation, providing generic services to service users, members, and clients who are local residents; irrespective of their race, colour, gender, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. Services are provided on a first-come-first-serve basis to those in need, to ensure community cohesion and integration.
For more information.

* Organiclea - Solar Investment Opportunity

Organiclea are excited to announce the launch of a new share offer providing the opportunity to invest in small-scale renewable energy. As previously mentioned here, this is a new initiative to create a community fund for investing in such projects, the first of which is the installation of solar panels at Organiclea's Hawkswood Plant Nursery. The project will benefit from the Government's feed-in-tariff for solar photovoltaic installations and will provide a financial and social return on the investment. The share offer is from GREEN (Growing Resilient Energy Efficient Neighbourhoods), the new corporate society that Organiclea has helped to set up along with other local partner organisations. The share offer document and information on Organiclea's website provide detailed information about the invitation to invest, but do get in touch directly if you have any further questions after reading the documents - contact Nicole on nicole@organiclea.org.uk. Please note the closing date of 20th January 2012 so that you do not miss out on this opportunity to support the long-term development of local food and other community projects. 
For more information. 

* SEED Foundation - Volunteers Needed!

As a result of council funding coming to an end, the food-waste recycling programme is due to finish on Maiden Lane Estate in Camden Town (near King's Cross) at the end of November. SEED Foundation, which has been working with residents to improve the service, has created a plan to help the estate's own social enterprise take over the system. However, much-needed start-up funding has not yet been secured, and volunteers are needed to bridge the funding gap between now and the end of March, in order to get the new system up and running. If you are interested, and would be able to dedicate three hours per month of your time helping out with collections, composting, machine management or marketing, please contact Clare Brass at clare.brass@seedfoundation.org.uk or call 07773 768 184. A really rich soil improver will be offered as a thank you for your time.
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MEMBERS EVENTS

 Visit our friends at Project Dirt for more events across London.

* Talk Action - Consensus Decision Making

All across the UK large and small charities, companies and member owned groups are finding that involving staff and stakeholders is now an essential part of how they run their organisation. Whether working with 5 or 1500 people you need to able to make quality decisions that stick. This course will help you to take decisions: in a way that is constructive and collaborative; that reflect the values and knowledge of the employees, members or stakeholders; and which build a greater sense of ownership of the final outcomes. This training day will give you a theoretical framework for thinking about consensus decision-making (CDM) and the practical skills you need to put it into practice. You will be presented with two contrasting approaches to CDM, so that you can decide which aspects of each one fit your needs and resources. The day combines presentations, experiential sessions, group discussions and real life case studies. Anyone that wants to fully engage their staff, members, stakeholders or the wider community in the decision making process should attend this course. Organisations already using CDM include: charities, businesses, campaign groups, NGOs, housing associations, community groups, the United Nations and even football clubs.
Date: Thursday 26th January 2012, 10am - 6pm.
Location: TCPA, 17 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y 5AS
Cost: £288: Large charities, public sector and businesses; £130: Smaller charities (under 15 staff) and individuals. Concessionary rates of £20 are available for students, pensioners and the unemployed. Please contact info@talkaction.org for further details.
For more information.

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MEMBERS JOBS

* Organiclea - Outreach Worker

Organiclea needs someone who is committed to turning a small outreach enterprise into a working, financially viable model and who is passionate about the empowering role that food growing contributes to community life and resilience. Your fellow workers will be the growers, organisers, mechanics and citizens who form the workers' cooperative and the 'Organiclea family'. This project's income is a mix of grant funding and contract fees. After growing steadily over the last few years, the outreach project is now at a key stage in its development and so is seeking to recruit someone to lead on the enterprise development aspect of this work at this crucial time. Organiclea are looking for a strategically minded community sector worker who, in addition to delivering small-scale food growing projects, will expand the outreach enterprise and increase its financial sustainability; establishing sound business practices and developing new partnerships. You will be joining a project team of 2 other food growing outreach workers, one with additional responsibility for skill development, training & volunteering, the other a trained garden design & support sessional worker. The post is envisaged to last for one year. Extension is dependent on project financing and income generated. The role will be based the Hornbeam Centre, 458 Hoe Street, Walthamstow E17 9AH, with on-site work in Waltham Forest and other boroughs. The role will initially be for 14 hours/ 2 days per week, based on a £20,930 pro rata salary + variable sessional work. Each appointment is subject to a three-month probationary period. The deadline for applications is Tuesday 10th January at 5pm.
For more information.

* Otesha - Strategic Director

Otesha is looking for someone with ideas, passion and a vision for the long-term direction of the Otesha Project, who is excited about giving strategic leadership to an organisation at an exciting stage in our development. As one of five directors you will have an important forward-thinking role within a nonhierarchical team, helping to dream up innovative new ways of fulfilling the Otesha Project's mission in the most impactful way possible. You will ensure that Otesha works with the right people in the right way at the right scale, and that the organisation stays innovative, creative and relevant. This role includes convening the Strategic Committee, which makes decisions about Otesha’s goals, partnerships, communications and fundraising. Alongside the convener of the Management Committee you will be the link between the staff and board of trustees. You must be passionate about helping young people to tackle challenging global issues and ready to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment. You will be overflowing with new programme and partnerships ideas. You will be comfortable wearing a strategy hat and able to keep others on track with meeting Otesha’s goals. You will have exceptional teamwork, communication, writing and networking skills, and you will love a challenge. You don’t need to be an expert in social and environmental sustainability, but you must be willing to learn more about these issues and be enthusiastic about finding ways to make Otesha’s operations and our team more sustainable. You will be committed to the core values of Otesha: anti-oppression principles, social justice, environmental sustainability, cooperation and shared responsibility. The role is to be full-time with a three-month probationary period. The post is based in London and remuneration will be £26,000 p.a. The deadline for applications is the 13th January 2012. 
If you are interested in the role, please send your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability to jobs@otesha.org.uk with your name and the job title in the subject area.

* Otesha - Social Enterprise Project Leader Internship

Otesha are looking for someone who’s a big-picture thinker with lots of drive and enthusiasm but who also knows the nuts and bolts of business planning, market research and the world of start-ups, and who’s ideally worked within a social enterprise before. You should have an interest in exploring the relationships between global issues and personal actions and be passionate about creating a more sustainable world. This post is ideal for someone with loads of motivation and ideas who wants to have a big role in a highly collaborative organisation – not get the coffee! This role is a great opportunity to develop and launch a successful social enterprise, as well as tap into diverse networks, learn how a small and growing charity works, gain access to training opportunities and work within a highly collaborative and innovative team. You will gain experience in market and user research, business planning, financial modeling and strategic thinking. You will also get to hone your facilitation, communicating, organising and networking skills. If you’re looking to build up relevant experience before starting up your own social enterprise or project, this is a great opportunity. The position will be based at the Otesha office, with occasional evening and weekend work. The role is a fixed-term internship (ideally full-time but flexible), and should last from February to May 2012 with the possibility of extension. Remuneration will be £14,600 pro rata, with a rolling application deadline. If you are interested in the role, please send your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability to jobs@otesha.org.uk with your name and the job title in the subject area.
For more information and a job description.

* Otesha - Cycle Tour Co-ordinator Internship

On Otesha’s flagship Cycle Tours programme, teams of volunteers spend three to six weeks travelling to schools, youth clubs, festivals and community events around the UK, performing the ever-evolving Morning Choices play and running hands-on workshops on subjects like home energy consumption, ethical fashion and fair trade. Otesha are seeking a highly motivated, organised and creative person to join Otesha's internship programme and play a key role in delivering summer 2012 cycle tours and evaluating the programme on its completion. You should have an interest in exploring the relationships between global issues and personal actions and be passionate about creating a more sustainable world. This post is ideal for someone with loads of drive and ideas who wants to have a big role in a unique organisation – not just get the coffee. You will work alongside one other Cycle Tours Co-ordinator to provide logistical, outreach and facilitation support to teams of young volunteers as they travel around the UK, inspiring thousands of others to live more sustainably. This position will be a learning role, so although you’ll be expected to share the lead in co-ordinating the 2012 tours, you will also have many opportunities to access training, support and skills development. By the end of the placement, you should have gained a wide range of experience as well as knowledge of how a small and growing charity works. You will make lots of links with schools, councils, youth clubs and exciting projects all over the UK, and get to hone your communication, organising and networking skills. If you’re looking to work in the charitable sector or start up your own project, this is a great opportunity. The role is a part-time fixed-term internship, to run from March - September 2012, for 3 days per week. Remuneration will be £14,650 pro rata. The application deadline is 16th January 2012. 
If you are interested in the role, please send your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability to jobs@otesha.org.uk with your name and the job title in the subject area.

LONDON RESOURCE NEWS

* Reach For The Skies 

New measures to improve air quality in the capital have come into force. New initiatives, stemming from the Mayor's Air Quality Strategy and controlled for Transport for London (TfL), are aimed at deterring some of the oldest and most polluting vehicles from driving into London through changes to the Low Emission Zone (LEZ), with reforms to taxi licensing standards. Larger vans and minibuses will now have to meet LEZ standards for the first time, meaning only cleaner vehicles of this type can enter Greater London without paying a £100 daily charge or risk a £500 fine. Vehicles already affected by the LEZ such as lorries, buses and coaches, will now have to meet stricter emissions standards. These will have to meet Euro IV standards to avoid paying a £200 daily charge or a £1,000 fine. There will be an age limit on London's black cabs, meaning that vehicles over 15 years old will no longer be licensed, and a 10 year age limit on private hire vehicles has been introduced. Finally, 'no-idling' measures have been introduced - all drivers will be encouraged to to turn off engines when stationary, reducing the amount of emissions released into the atmosphere.
From Edie.net.

* 'Tis The Season To Recycle Your Waste

Boris Johnson is calling on Londoners to recycle their Christmas in a bid to save the capital £2.7m. According to Recycle for London, backed by the Mayor's office and WRAP, over the festive period London will generate an extra 29,000 tonnes of household waste, using enough wrapping paper to stretch around the equator, while about one million Christmas trees will light up London's homes. As a result, the Mayor is urging Londoners to recycle rather than bin their festive waste to help local authorities save money on costly landfill charges. It is estimated that it costs councils 25% more to dispose of black bin bag rubbish than recycle. Londoners throw away an estimated 2,000 tonnes of glass between Christmas and New Year, which if recycled could save around 630 tonnes of carbon. In addition, 675 tonnes of tin foil (equivalent of 450 Mini Coopers) are disposed of, and 75 tonnes of Christmas lights are discarded. However, local authorities are offering a Christmas tree recycling service, while the GLA is planning to chip the Trafalgar Square Christmas tree to be used as fertiliser. 
From Edie.net.

* Thames Supersewer - The Final Frontier

Shakespearean actor and Star Trek captain Sir Patrick Stewart has boldly gone where several men have gone before and voiced his fears over Thames Water's plans for a new London 'supersewer'. Raising concerns that drilling the Thames Tunnel would devastate the peaceful atmosphere of the Thames, Sir Patrick is backing the 'Save Your Riverside' campaign, which opposes plans for an entrance to the Thames Tunnel at Chambers Wharf in Bermondsey, saying that alternatives should be considered. He said that the plans would 'transform this very pleasant, tranquil area into an industrial site for seven years', adding: 'Downstream from Tower Bridge on the south side of the river is one of London's big success stories. The regeneration here is extraordinary.' Opposition continues to grow against work in Carnwath Road, Fulham, with Boris Johnson writing to water minister Richard Benyon, urging Thames Water to extend the consultation period until the end of March.
From the Evening Standard. 
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NATIONAL RESOURCE NEWS

* Biomass Route Canal

Britain's network of 18th Century canals could once again play a major industrial role, driven by demand for green energy. There are hopes that inland waterways may undergo a rebirth as freight transport routes to meet the needs of power stations run on biomass plants, where electricity is produced from wood and waste by-products. A scheme by the energy services company Dalkia that uses the Aire and Calder Navigation canal system in Yorkshire is being repeated in other parts of the country, according to the Freight Transport Association (FTA). The River Thames and the Manchester Ship Canal are already in regular use, though had been out of favour for decades as vessels were slower than trucks or trains. According to British Waterways, 1.5m tonnes of freight was carried on canals last year, with the figure expected to rise. 40m tonnes of freight was transported on British canals during her industrial heyday. Biomass has become more important in recent years as the UK strives to generate 15% of her energy from renewable sources.
From the Guardian.

* Tory Councils Throw Out Bin Plans
Communities secretary Eric Pickles’ campaign to re-install weekly bin collections has been dealt a further blow with a group of Tory councils set to snub his offer of cash to fund changes to their collections. South Hams, Mid Devon and East Devon district councils and Torbay Council told the Western Morning News they were unlikely to apply to the new £250m weekly collections support scheme. Ministers are set to unveil a prospectus on the policy this month despite reports of deep divisions between Pickles and environment secretary Caroline Spelman over the direction of the policy. Waste chiefs and environmental campaigners have also voiced concerns about the potential impact it could have on recycling rates and about whether it represents the best use of scarce funding. In December 2011, Pickles accused those in favour of less frequent collections of being out of touch with public opinion. Pickles told the communities & local government committee a weekly collection was a matter of respect and alternate weekly collections made life “unpleasant” for those without big gardens.

From MRW.

* WEEE Are Doing Better Than Previously Thought

Thousands of tonnes of 'extra' WEEE is finding its way back into the recycling market according to the latest modelling research. The study, compiled by WRAP, indicates that over 50% of e-waste is being reprocessed or reused - as opposed to the 37% officially recorded through approved authorised treatment facilities (AATFs). However, this figure could increase significantly if more items were channelled through the right routes to start with. WRAP spokesperson Lucy Keal maintains it has always been difficult to measure the total amount of WEEE being recovered through unofficial routes. She said: "This is why we set out to model the path of items such as mobile phones, fridges and computers once they reached the end of their useful first life."  She added: "We estimate that aside from the 37% entering AATFs, just over a fifth is also being recovered through authorised treatment facilities, scrap merchants, MRFs or incinerators, as well as reused through facilities such as eBay and car boot sales."  Now the model has identified the value of these routes, Keal said it should be possible to support the industry in pulling more items through official routes to further increase reprocessing rates.  While 30% of waste electrical equipment - half a million tonnes - is still being landfilled each year, and overall recycling rates could potentially fall as items get more complex, the model highlights opportunities to change this.
From Edie.net.
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ENVIRONMENT SECTOR NEWS

* UK Less Keen On Green Investment

UK investment in green energy failed to pick up significantly in 2011, reflecting difficult economic circumstances and uncertainty over government policy. The government's figure of £2.5bn is slightly higher than an estimate for the previous year and well down on total investment in the sector in 2009. The Department of Energy and Climate Change said the investment, which represents the total financial commitments announced by a variety of companies between April and December to proposed renewable energy projects, had the potential to create 12,000 jobs across Britain. But the £2.5bn investment announced since April showed little progress from 2010, when £2.1bn was poured into renewables and other low-carbon forms of energy in the UK, according to the US-based thinktank Pew Environment Group. The 2010 figure was itself a dramatic fall of 70% compared with the investment reached in 2009, when at least £7.1bn was put into the sector. In 2010, the UK fell out of the league of the top 10 countries around the world in terms of renewable energy investment. This year's figures are extremely unlikely to redeem the UK's place in the league, as many countries in the developing world in particular have surged ahead, including China and India.
From the Guardian.

* Chocs Away
Britain has a greater variety of chocolate bars and treats on sale than any other country in the world and is one of the biggest consumers of chocolate per capita. But prices are rising due to growing demand in the emerging nations like China and conflict in the countries where the crop is grown. Now a new study commissioned by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has found prices could go up even further due to global warming. The study of cocoa plantations in Cote d’Ivoire and Ghana, where more than half of the world’s cocoa is grown, found that the amount of land suitable for production could halve due to temperature rise of just 2.3C by 2050. Dr Peter Laderach of the International Center for Tropical Agriculture was unable to put a figure on the price rise in almost 40 years' time. But he said chocolate will certainly become more expensive if demand continues to rise and climate change causes shortages of cocoa, making it a luxury item. Recent political upheavals in West Africa have already pushed up the price by 10 per cent on the trading floor top almost £2,000 per tonne. Higher demand and shortages due to climate change will push up the price further, eventually forcing retailers to put up the price of chocolate bars. The study is not the first time it has been claimed a favourite food is threatened by global warming. Other products reportedly affected by climate change include French wine, and Italian pasta.
From the Daily Telegraph.

* Defra To Decide Upon MRF Code Of Practice

Calls are growing for a proposed voluntary code that governs best practice among materials recycling facilities (MRFs) to become compulsory, as rumours gather that Defra is set to reach a decision on the matter. Defra's announcement on whether the MRF Code of Practice (CoP) would be made mandatory was expected last Autumn, but the decision was put back while the department conducted a cost-benefit analysis on the options. The CoP, which has been drawn by up the Environmental Services Association, will require quality input and output materials to be measured - giving MRF customers such as local authorities and reprocessors greater confidence in material quality and contamination levels. However as it stands, MRF operators currently have no obligation to sign up to the code. This has led to concerns that responsible operators could be put at competitive risk by those that refuse to comply with it. One commentator who works in frontline recycling operations and chose to remain anonymous said: "It certainly can't be self-regulated and [there is a] need to have random inspections, otherwise it is totally worthless." Another frontline operator - who works in a MRF - added that "unless it is made mandatory, it may not be worth having a view." Meanwhile Mal Williams, CEO of Cylch - the Wales Community Recycling Network - maintained that the CoP to work, it had to be made compulsory and independently verified.
From Edie.net.
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THIRD SECTOR NEWS

* Tax Relief For Company Volunteering Suggested

According to think tank the Centre for Social Justice, a scheme that gives companies tax relief for subsidising voluntary work carried out by their employees would boost donations to charities by up to £1bn per year. Under the proposed new scheme, called the 'C-Volunteering' plan, companies would have to enrol to qualify for tax relief. Employees would be encouraged to give up some of their working time to a charity of their choice and the firm would boost the value of their contribution by agreeing an hourly rate for the voluntary work. Meanwhile firms would be able to recoup some of the costs by setting their gifts against corporation tax in much the same way as they can offset research and development costs. 
From the Office for Civil Society.

* UK Is World's 'Fifth Most Charitable Nation'

The UK has moved up three places in the World Giving Index to become the world's fifth most charitable nation. Charities Aid Foundation's (CAF) annual survey of national generosity suggests that the USA is the most charitable country, followed by Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and the UK respectively. The study found that the UK is the second most generous nation in monetary terms, with almost four in five people donating to charity each month. The highest ranked country for giving money is Thailand, with 85% of the population having made a donation. Some 28% of the UK population 'volunteers time' every month, while 63% 'helps a stranger'. The World Giving Index is put together by CAF using Gallup polling information on the charitable behaviour of people in 153 countries worldwide, and is billed as the largest study of its kind, questioning more than 150,000 people - representing 95% of the global population. 
From the Office for Civil Society.
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CONSULTATIONS, FUNDING & TENDERS

* Big Lottery Fund - £10m To Kick Start Sustainable Living Across England

Big Lottery Fund (BIG) is investing £10m in good causes funding to jump start more sustainable living across the country and communities in London are invited to apply for a slice of the funding. Spiralling food costs and fuel poverty are just some of the issues being addressed through BIG's Communities Living Sustainably programme which aims to inspire people to adapt the way they live, work and engage with each other to reap financial, environmental, and health gains. BIG will invest in up to 10 communities by providing: access to expert support and advice to help communities develop skills, knowledge and abilities and build on best practice; up to £10,000 to develop a project delivery plan that details the environmental, economic, and social challenges affecting the community and how they can be addressed; and grants of between £500,000 and £1m for up to five years - this funding will provide an opportunity for communities to work together to access further resources and support to ensure their communities are sustainable and resilient after BIG funding ends. The closing date for an expression of interest is Tuesday 31st January 2012. For more information please contact the Big Advice Line on 0845 4 10 20 30, or alternatively, visit BIG's website.
  
* Capital Growth Funding

The programme is administered by Capital Growth at London Food Link. It is intended to enable Londoners to benefit from a higher availability of affordable local food by maximising the use of land for food growing activities across the London area. Funding is available to help community groups develop new food growing schemes that will be sustainable and of benefit to communities in London. In particular, the scheme is eager to fund training and skills support to develop new sustainable projects. Projects should be focused on bringing more food to market in London, and be involved with a new food-growing space (not established before 1st January 2009) or an extension of a current food-growing project. It should be for wider community benefit, not solely for private or commercial gain. The next grant funding round has now opened and will close on 16th January 2012. The maximum grant available is £1,500.
For more information. 
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AND FINALLY…

* Recycled Christmas Trees To Make Evergreen Flood Defences

The Environment Agency (EA) is using discarded Christmas trees in a bid to build 'greener' flood defences along river banks. According to the agency, tree trunks can be used to help stabilise rivers, while conifers act as a filter to catch silt from the water. This reduces erosion and creates a habitat for fish by removing sediment, as well as providing a greener alternative to heavier engineering materials such as steel piling. As part of the initiative, Christmas trees donated by the Forestry Commission and United Utilities have been used on the River Bollin and Derwen by the EA which also installed large spruce logs at the base of the eroding river banks before attaching the Christmas trees.
From Edie.net.
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