Our Story
We’re Luke Parkinson and Cameron Manson, co-founders of Leisure Loop. Our journey together began at Tadcaster Swimming Pool Trust, where we started as lifeguards and swimming teachers, rising to senior management roles.
The most valuable lesson we learnt was the impact you can achieve by uniting a community around a common goal.
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The Spark of an idea
Our journey to create Leisure Loop began with a simple observation. One evening, while disposing of what we now call 'pool waste,' Luke was struck by the sheer volume of used swimming equipment we sent to landfills—materials replicated in pools nationwide, even globally. The environmental impact was staggering, and the frequent claims from waste providers, 'It can't be recycled', only fuelled our determination to find a solution.
A Mission is Born
Motivated to break this unsustainable cycle, we stepped beyond the confines of Tadcaster Pool. We embarked on a mission to meld innovative recycling technologies with the unique needs of the leisure sector. Together, we crafted a plan not only to address a local issue but to set a benchmark for global change. Leisure Loop was conceived on the principle that every piece of swimming equipment, from goggles to pool noodles, deserves a second life within the very facilities they once served, creating the 'Leisure Loop'. Our vision was to establish a nationwide recycling network, transforming swimming facility operations by seamlessly integrating sustainable practices into daily routines.
Expanding the Impact
Today, Leisure Loop stands as a testament to the power of innovative thinking in tackling environmental challenges. With every facility that joins our network, the ripple effect of our early efforts continues to expand, progressively turning the tide against waste, one pool at a time.
Warm regards,
Luke Parkinson & Cameron Manson
Co-Founders of the Leisure Loop Recycling Scheme
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