Beavers, Cubs and Scouts help spread recycling message -
01/12/06
Members of Scout groups in Barry, Llandough and Penarth are
helping the Vale of Glamorgan Council promote recycling by printing
a message on Christmas cards being sorted for delivery locally via
their special post.
The youngsters, aged six – 15, are using special stamps to print
a ‘Recycle this Christmas’ message onto the cards in the hope that
it will encourage Vale residents to recycle as much as possible
over the holidays.
The 1st Barry Scout Group were busy stamping cards this week and
recently had a visit from one of Council’s waste awareness
officers. Akela Stuart Fraser said they had really enjoyed learning
about recycling, and added: “The response from our Cubs was
excellent. They have all promised to ‘do their best’ for recycling
and are really enjoying the fact that they are helping to protect
the environment both now and for the future.”
Vale waste awareness officer Helen Ball said: “We all produce
more rubbish at Christmas through eating, drinking and giving cards
and presents. We also tend to clear out things like clothes and
toys to make way for new. Much of this waste can be recycled using
the council’s recycling services and local charity shops, and we
were thrilled when the Scouts volunteered to help us promote our
‘Recycle this Christmas’ message.”
Helen continued: “We are always keen to work with young people
to help educate them about the importance of recycling and how they
can make a real difference to the environment. They will,
hopefully, become committed recyclers and carry this on for
life.”
Vale residents can recycle their Christmas cards at larger Tesco
and W H Smith stores or donate them to pupils taking part in the
council’s Christmas card recycling competition. Participating
schools will be listed on the council’s website –
www.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk - from Monday, 18th December.
For further information on local recycling services, please call
Visible Services on 029 2067 3000, e-mail
visible@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk or visit
www.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
• 1st Barry Scout Group is always on the look out for new
members. If you are interested in becoming a Beaver, Cub or Scout,
please call (01446) 739453.