About the CRNS

The Community Recycling Network for Scotland (CRNS) exists to build a strong community recycling sector in Scotland, creating real social, environmental and economic benefits for local communities. Our membership comprises over 130 recycling, reuse and waste prevention organisations across Scotland.

Member support

• We provide advice to our members on finance, and starting up reuse and recycling enterprises, and offer ongoing assistance with project development.

• We work to keep our members up to date on environmental policy and regulations, materials pricing and new markets, and help direct them to other sources of business support.

• We help members to network and share information with each other through our regional forums, two annual conferences – More Than Recycling and More Than Furniture – and e-newsletter.

• We also work to foster partnerships between our members and local authorities, housing associations and the private sector, among others.