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Let’s Talk Rubbish
Rebecca Weymouth-Wood Waste Policy Manager Birgitta Laurent Recycling Coordinator
Lets Talk Rubbish Rebecca Weymouth-Wood Waste Policy Manager - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Lets Talk Rubbish Rebecca Weymouth-Wood Waste Policy Manager - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Lets Talk Rubbish Rebecca Weymouth-Wood Waste Policy Manager Birgitta Laurent Recycling Coordinator What well cover Why recycle? Different items to recycle Where does your rubbish go? Role of recycling champions Who can
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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.
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Valuable Resources
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Where does the recycling go?
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Materials Recycling Facility (MRF)
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Reprocessors
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Bring banks
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Composting process- Amey Cespa in Waterbeach
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First phase- Mechanical
Mechanical Biological Treatment ( MBT) Amey Cespa- Waterbeach
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Second phase – biological Inside the composting hall
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Recycling champions
A network of volunteers enthusing people about recycling
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Getting Involved
Chatting to neighbours, friends, colleagues Presentations
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Events and Stalls
Food Fair Recycling olympics
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Getting Involved
Writing Articles Press Releases Putting up posters Delivering leaflets Feedback
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Who can be a recycling champion?
Willing to convey your enthusiasm about recycling to
- thers
Friendly, approachable No previous knowledge or experience are required
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Help and Support
Information Workshops Visits to recycling centres Regular newsletters and information to keep you up to date
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