# Community Resource Recycling Bridport TLC Creates Partnerships to Reduce Waste By Tiana Reid | Published 2013-01-28 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bridport-tlc References: [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bridport-TLC-Community-Resource-Recycling-Project/113927545314034) & [bridport-tlc.org.uk](http://www.bridport-tlc.org.uk/) Founded on Valentines' Day in 2006, [Bridport TLC](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hazelmead) is an organization that is led by volunteers that hopes to clean up the neighborhood in an effort to stimulate a sustainable local economy. The emphasis is on finding local solutions to waste problems. Bridport currently offers a variety of initiatives including workshops, promotions, biodiesel, [recycling schemes for small businesses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comprehensive-recycling), arts and crafts store, kerbside bags, waste transfer, rickshaws and other more general energy and fuel saving projects. The history of Bridport TLC stems from community workers Leon Edwards and Tess Dickson's Community Biodiesel Project that was started in October of 2005 and expanded from there into what the social enterprise is today. **Contact Information** Bridport TLC [website](http://www.bridport-tlc.org.uk/) Bridport TLC on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bridport-TLC-Community-Resource-Recycling-Project/113927545314034) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sustainable Waste Management:** Opportunity to develop innovative waste management solutions that prioritize local resources and sustainability. - **Community-led Initiatives:** Opportunity to create partnerships and empower local communities to address waste problems and stimulate sustainable local economies. - **Promoting Renewable Energy:** Opportunity to explore renewable energy sources such as biodiesel and fuel saving projects, driving the shift towards a cleaner and more sustainable future. ### Who This Affects Most - **Waste Management:** Opportunity for waste management companies to reevaluate their practices and incorporate community-based solutions. - **Social Enterprise:** Opportunity for social enterprises to collaborate with communities and develop innovative recycling and sustainable projects. - **Renewable Energy:** Opportunity for renewable energy companies to promote and expand the use of biodiesel and fuel-saving initiatives in local communities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recycled Plastic Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bristol-plastic-factory.md) - [Coffee Pod Recycling Centres](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/podback.md) - [Pet-Centric In-Store Recycling Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petco-instore-recycling-program.md) - [Pet Gear Recycling Schemes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wag-n-wash.md) - [Chance to win £10,000](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biffas-change-maker-competition.md) - [Social-First Local Shopping Schemes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shop-local-by-tiktok-shop.md) - [Sunscreen Packaging Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunscreen-packaging-solutions.md) - [Dorset Co-Housing Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hazelmead.md) - [Waste-Collecting Recycle Trolleys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-brolley.md)