Recoup launches educational programme on children’s radio station
Fun Kids, the UK radio station for children, is teaming up with Pledge 2 Recycle Plastics and RECOUP to launch an educational program called ‘sort it out’.
This initiative aims to teach children about recycling plastics and sustainability in a fun and engaging way.
“Sort it out” features a series of podcasts that will help kids understand the importance of environmental responsibility and recycling.
Gregory Watson, managing director at Fun Kids, said: “In today’s busy world with many competing things distracting children, it can be hard to get important messages across. We had great fun working with Pledge 2 Recycle Plastics and RECOUP to create bespoke audio content to help open children’s ears and eyes to plastic recycling in a fun and accessible style.”
Parents and caregivers are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity during the summer holidays to educate and entertain their children with the “Sort it out” podcasts. The podcasts can be accessed on Fun Kids’ official website.
Carly Dadge, communications and marketing manager at RECOUP, said: “We believe that fostering environmental awareness from an early age is essential for building a sustainable future. Collaborating with Fun Kids allows us to reach a wide audience of young learners and instil in them a passion for plastic recycling and protecting our planet.”
Respect urged at Wigan’s HWRCs
FCC Environment and Wigan council are urging local residents to show respect to the dedicated staff working at their three recycling centres in Kirkless, Slag Lane, and Chanters.
This call comes after a series of incidents where staff faced “unacceptable and threatening” behaviour from members of the public.
The company has made it clear that any form of physical or verbal abuse will not be tolerated. The incidents have prompted the need for a reminder to treat the recycling centre staff with decency and courtesy.
Paul Barton, director for environment said: “With an average of 42,000 vehicles visiting our sites every month, it is great to see so many people in Wigan borough taking advantage of this offer and recycling their waste responsibly.
“The vast majority of people who come to our recycling centres are respectful and polite to the teams and are supportive of our and FCC’s efforts to increase reuse and recycle as much as we can. There are sadly a minority of residents who become aggressive when approached, staff are there to help and support our residents and should be treated with the respect they deserve.
“Anybody found being abusive towards staff may receive a ban from site and could be reported to the Police.”
South Norfolk to host WEEE recycling event
South Norfolk council is set to host an electrical recycling event on Friday, August 4, providing an opportunity for residents to recycle their unwanted electrical equipment responsibly.
From 8:30 am to 2:30 pm, residents can drop off small electrical items they no longer need, including kettles, vacuum cleaners, lawnmowers, toasters, computer equipment, CD and DVD players.
The event aims to promote proper waste management and environmentally friendly practices in the community. By recycling their old and unused electrical items, residents can significantly reduce their impact on the environment.
Cabinet member for cleaner, safer environment Cllr Keith Kiddie said: “UK households and businesses produce around one and a half million tonnes of electrical waste each year, with precious metals like gold, aluminium, copper and steel going to waste. Mining these metals causes pollution, is harmful for wildlife and fuels climate change, so it is vital that we recycle and reuse as much as we can. Over the years we have prevented tonnes of electrical equipment ending up in the bin through these popular events and we are expecting another great turnout in Costessey.”
Bridgend launches food waste campaign
Bridgend county borough council has launched a campaign to increase household food waste recycling participation throughout the county borough.
As part of this initiative, five collection vehicles have been creatively wrapped to promote the ‘Power of Food Waste’ and its potential for renewable energy generation in Wales.
Using existing ‘Be Mighty. Recycle’ creative artwork, the vehicles have been wrapped in imagery highlighting the ‘Power of Food Waste’.
The campaign emphasises how food waste can be converted into renewable energy, aligning with Wales’ goal of becoming a zero-waste nation by 2050.
The local authority secured grant funding from WRAP Cymru and the Welsh Government to cover the costs of vehicle wrapping and other campaign materials.
Cabinet member for climate change and the environment, councillor John Spanswick said “We are pleased to secure this funding from Wrap Cymru and Welsh Government, and to be able to participate in the ‘Be Mighty. Recycle’ campaign, which has been called Wales’ most ambitious recycling campaign to date. The five collection vehicles look fantastic and are certain to capture the attention of residents across the county borough. We hope this awareness campaign will encourage those households who are not yet participating in our food recycling collections service to do so.”
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