BMC Climbing Gear Recycling Initiative

Not just a load of useless rope - redundant climbing ropes are just one potential target for a new BMC recycling initiative.

The BMC is looking for volunteers who would be interested in getting involved in a trial project aimed at investigating the potential for a commercial business based on the recycling of old climbing ropes and other hardware.

The germ of the project came from a BMC member, Dan Firth, who works in sustainability and wondered, when the time came to dispose of an old rope, whether there was a commercial opportunity there. With the encouragement of the BMC, he investigated further and came to the conclusion that it may indeed be a goer.

As a result, the BMC is now looking for a couple of bright sparks in the Manchester area to set up a pilot scheme for gear recycling. The pilot scheme will last for three months and be unpaid, though if it succeeds, the project will roll out countrywide and there would be a paid-work job after the initial pilot. 

The BMC says the post would suit 'a recent graduate looking for experience on how to set up and run a social enterprise and learn about sustainability'.

Great idea and a fascinating opportunity for someone. You can find full details at thebmc.co.uk/rope-recycling-volunteer-needed-for-climbing-recycling-project.