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To be released immediately: 10^th November 2000

LONDON RECYCLING GETS GUIDING LIGHT

Ben Metz has been named as the new coordinator for the London Community Recycling Network (LCRN).

He has been appointed to the post to manage and develop LCRN's role as an umbrella organisation for community groups involved in recycling, waste minimisation and re-use in the capital. With Ben's appointment it is hoped recycling in London will get the boost it needs to meet Government targets.

In his new role as coordinator for LCRN Ben will draw on several years' experience in community business support and regeneration.

Under Ben's management LCRN will provide a voice for community businesses and not-for-profit organisations involved in sustainable waste management in London. He will represent the members' interests and present a more environmental approach to London's waste problems.

On his appointment Ben said: "I am absolutely delighted as it gives me a chance to focus on an area I feel passionately about."

Joe Papineschi, CRN's business manager said: "We were particularly impressed with Ben's experience in business support and regeneration - he has been advising and mentoring community enterprises for almost two years and has a lot of experience of the London regeneration scene where he has established good contacts. He also has a lot of energy and ideas.

"LCRN gives a real voice to community waste management projects in London and can take advantage of the huge opportunities presented by the London Assembly, the Mayor, London Remade and the other regeneration projects which are involved in recycling."

For further information:

Andy Moore, CRN Coordinator, (0117) 942 0142, Andy Nelmes, CRN Press Officer, (0117) 907 4368, andyn@crn.org.uk

Notes for editors:

The Community Recycling Network is a national umbrella organisation representing over 300 community recycling and waste management projects throughout the UK.

The CRN's aim is to promote community recycling as a practical and effective way of tackling the UK's growing waste problem. The members work together to promote sustainable waste management and have achieved some of the highest recycling rates in the UK.

The Community Recycling Network is based at Trelawny House, Surrey Street, Bristol, BS2 8PS, tel: (0117) 942 0142. The CRN website is www.crn.org.uk.

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