Environmental Policy
Garnsychan Partnership recognises the importance of promoting, protecting and enhancing the environment as an essential prerequisite, together with social and economic measures, of engaging in and bringing about sustainable development.To this end Garnsychan Partnership is committed in all its activities to ensuring that it acts to increase, conserve or promote awareness of:​​
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bio-diversity
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natural resources and sustainable development
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the ethos of reduce, reuse and recycle
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the aesthetic qualities of the environment, both natural and built
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Garnsychan Partnership regards action to conserve or create a sustainable environment as an essential component of community development activity. Garnsychan Partnership is committed to making its own work an example of best practice for other groups in the area. In its work with other community organisations and voluntary groups it will encourage them to take the broadest possible view of their objectives and activities and to develop integrated policies and strategies which take the social, economic and environmental context of their work in to consideration.​
Signed: Giles Davies - Chairman
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We are a litter picking hub!
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Our litter picking hub support activities on the ground in a sustainable way
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Our hub offers all the equipment needed to carry out a safe clean up to keep our area loved and cared for
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The kit which can be borrowed out to residents includes litter pickers Hi-vis vests, rubbish bags and hoops (hoops are essential for keeping your bags open in breezy conditions
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The team and volunteers at Garnsychan carry out a team litter pick in the area once a month and are in the process of arranging community clean up events Bi-monthly with residents and local businesses.
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Borrow dont buy!
We have introduced a lending library of household items, garden tools and children outdoor play equipment that residents can borrow and return once they have finished.
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The project is to encourage access to affordable borrowing of things they need but don't own, Saving money and space in their homes.
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Residents who join the borrow revolution get access to a whole range of goods that they hire out for as long as they need (T+Cs apply) for a small donation (vary depending on item) they are to sign a liability waiver and simply return on the agreed date.
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We have items that include stage lighting, projectors, cameras, kitchen blenders, popcorn machines, hand tools garden tools, camping equipment, pet carriers, outdoor childrens toys and party hire and much more, all of which are regularly compliance tested and meet the EU H+S standards.
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Residents simply register for a free membership with us and are able to borrow.