1. A HEALTHIER LIFESTYLEyour project
sportsrecycler
sportsrecycler
promoting a healthier lifestyle
To promote lifelong active choice o
o p o o e e o g ac e c o ce of
the use of bicycles [recycled and new]
as an environmentally preferable and
dependable means of transportation in
daily life, and as a leisure/pleasure
activity. Through that to work
towards preserving the environment,
encourage h lthi lif t l and
healthier lifestyles, d
recycling and re-use.
3. Benefits and savingsyour project
Describe the 3 key benefits and carbon savings of your project.
What are the social How does your
and financial benefits? innovation reduce
carbon emissions?
• Healthier/more active
people • Cycling=carbon-neutral
• Increased re-use of transportation
discarded bicycles • More bikes=less carbon
• Assistance towards self
self- emissions on the roads
sustainability through the • Eliminating 75% of one’s
sale of new cycles car trips=significant
reduction in one s carbon
one’s
footprint
4. Measures of successyour project
Describe 3 ways in which you have measured success and demonstrated your
D ib i hi h h d dd t t d
project has made a difference. This might include behavioural change, low carbon
emissions, renewable energy source.
1. Good participation in local cycle to
work schemes
k h
2. Excellent take up in bike ride transfers
p
3. Increased sales of both new and
recycled bicycles
5. Challenges and supportproject
Describe the project’s biggest challenges and the key forms of
support the project needs to develop and grow.
What are the biggest challenges or questions for your project?
a) Balancing our commitment to fulfilling our social remit
whilst developing a competitive business model
b) Keeping up with public demand for goods and services
c) Balancing innovation with the need to survive financially
What would most help y
p your p j
project to develop and g
p grow?
a) Increased contractual work
b) Increased tendering/procurement opportunities/activity
c) Possibly a more high street visible presence