Leisure Loop is a dedicated recycling scheme for swimming pool equipment, created to tackle the environmental issue of used goggles, floats, swim caps and other kit largely ending up in landfill.

By partnering with pools across the UK, the scheme is building a national recycling network that makes it easy for swimmers and pool operators to participate. Collected items are transformed into UK-made products such as recycled changing room panels and facility furniture, helping to reduce carbon emissions and promote a circular economy.

Founded by two senior managers from Tadcaster Community Swimming Pool, Leisure Loop was “born out of a desire to create a solution by the industry, for the industry”. Luke Parkinson, MD, says: “The average six-lane swimming pool generates over 100 litres of pool waste every month. By working together, UK pools could fill an Olympic-sized swimming pool in just eight months.

“With sustainability at its core, Leisure Loop is enabling the sector to lead the way in reducing waste and building a growing community of changemakers.”