Let’s Talk Rubbish Rebecca Weymouth-Wood Waste Policy Manager Birgitta Laurent Recycling Coordinator
What we’ll cover Why recycle? Different items to recycle Where does your rubbish go? Role of recycling champions Who can be a recycling champion Why do it? Support
Why Recycle? Landfill Lot’s of recyclable material end up at landfill sites. This creates methane gases in the air that absorbs the sun's heat, warming the atmosphere up-> climate change Landfill tax will increase the more things end up at the tip. Up to 80% of rubbish put into black bins could be recycled if placed in a different bin.
Valuable Resources
Where does the recycling go?
Materials Recycling Facility (MRF)
Reprocessors
Bring banks
Composting process- Amey Cespa in Waterbeach
Mechanical Biological Treatment ( MBT) Amey Cespa- Waterbeach First phase- Mechanical
Second phase – biological Inside the composting hall
Recycling champions A network of volunteers enthusing people about recycling
Getting Involved Chatting to neighbours, friends, colleagues Presentations
Events and Stalls Recycling olympics Food Fair
Getting Involved Writing Articles Press Releases Putting up posters Delivering leaflets Feedback
Who can be a recycling champion? Willing to convey your enthusiasm about recycling to others Friendly, approachable No previous knowledge or experience are required
Help and Support Information Workshops Visits to recycling centres Regular newsletters and information to keep you up to date
Why do it To increase recycling Reducing landfill and incineration Conserving energy and resources Meet new people Learn more about recycling with information days and site visits Gain experience and skills Make a difference in your community
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