EDM 547: 25th anniversary of the Grab Trust, Argyll & Bute

That this House congratulates the Grab Trust, a charitable social enterprise, dedicated to waste reduction in Argyll and Bute through the promotion of reuse, recycling, and litter management on the occasion of their 25th anniversary; commends LORI, the Lorn and Oban Re-Use Initiative project, which has prevented around 400 tonnes of furniture and household items from going to landfill through their upcycling and re-purposing projects since 2018; further commends ReMake, an intergenerational skills sharing project through short training courses; appreciates the work of the community volunteers who contribute hugely to Grab Trust projects every year and thanks them for their hard work and commitment to their communities; recognises the Grab Trust’s significant contribution to the Marine Conservation Society’s Beach Watch data through promotion and support of community beach cleans; also recognises the Beaches & Marine Litter Project’s extensive engagement programme with local and national agencies, communities, schools, businesses and individuals to promote and encourage changes in behaviours and attitudes through information and education; and wishes the Grab Trust the very best of luck for the future.