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Recycling boost for hospice

Posted onPosted on 20th Feb

Residents in Nottinghamshire recycled so much in January that £2,995 has been raised for Nottinghamshire Hospice as part of the Veolia (Nottinghamshire County Council’s waste contractors) Recycle For Charity Campaign.

Throughout January, Veolia pledged to donate £2 for every tonne of recyclable plastic bottles and cans collected from kerbside recycling bins. As an added bonus, if the total reached 1,000 tonnes an additional £500 would go to the chairman of Nottinghamshire County Council’s chosen charity, Nottinghamshire Hospice.

A total of 1,247.26 tonnes of recyclable plastic bottles and cans were collected, meaning £500 was added to the total.

Chris Clayden-Butler, a trustee for the hospice, said: “This is an absolutely amazing amount.
“It will make a huge difference to the lives of the people at the hospice.

Coun John Handley, chairman of the county council, added: “It is an extremely unbelievable amount and will be well received by Nottinghamshire Hospice, who give people vital support in their most difficult times.

“Thank you to everyone in Nottinghamshire for their hard work and commitment to recycling.”

Lea Hawkes, general manager for Veolia, said: “We would like to say a big thank you to all the recyclers of Nottinghamshire for helping to raise funds for this worthwhile charity, while also helping the environment by recycling all their plastic bottles and cans.”

To check what to recycle in Nottinghamshire, you can find a kerbside bin recycling guide at: www.veolia.co.uk/nottinghamshire/BinSmart Copies can also be posted out.

Pictured, from left, are Ryan Pisarkis, of Veolia, Elaine Hopkins, Chris Clayden-Butler, Coun John and Margaret Handley.