[3] Recycling Lives Limited was founded by entrepreneur and current chief executive Steven Jackson, OBE, who was recognised for his services to employment and the community in Lancashire in the 2013 New Year Honours list.
[6][7] They operate a centre for the public to bring in waste and their eBay shop sells salvaged flat panel display parts.
[12] In March 2011, the firm established the first fully dedicated Flat Panel Display (FPD) recycling centre in England, costing £250,000.
It also launched its eBay shop, enabling the company to sell working parts from dismantled FPD units as it prioritises reuse over recycling.
[16] Also in 2013, Recycling Lives Limited launched a new scheme, developing FPD processing lines at the Kirkham prison.
[23] Participants in the charity’s six-stage programme,[24] known as residents, are provided with accommodation at a Recycling Lives Centre and offered training, education, financial support and work experience placements that enable them develop life and employability skills.
They are provided with a range of floating support services by the Recycling Lives UK team and other local organisations.
[35] The strategy for Community Dotcoms is to prioritise collection partners that are registered charities, offering them long-term support in becoming self-sufficient.