15,000 – See Waste in Action
Congratulations to Recycle for
Greater Manchester - they celebrate their 15,000th visitor since opening their
first Waste Experience education centre in 2009.
Recycle for Greater Manchester run four
Waste Experience education centres located in Bury, Bolton, Manchester
and Stockport , each showcasing a different
technology. Visitors can see first-hand how their waste is recycled, turned
into compost or recovered for green energy.
The education centres have attracted
visitors from across Greater Manchester including many school groups. Helen
Walker, primary school teacher at Hursthead
Junior School ,
Stockport said: “This is our third year of
visiting the education centres; the tour of the recycling plant really brings
the material sorting process to life for the children. They love seeing the
giant magnet and the lasers which sort the recycling, though we have to say no
when they want to climb the mountain of paper and cardboard! The visit also
inspires the children to help their families become better recyclers, with
plenty of top tips.”
Greater Manchester produces 1.1 million tonnes of
waste each year. The aim is to achieve at least 50% recycling and 75% diversion
from landfill by 2015. Alison Heaton, Education Officer explains: “The purpose
of the education centres is to encourage people to see how valuable waste is
and how important it is for them to do their part at home and recycle right.“
Recycle for Greater Manchester are
running public open days throughout the year, if you are interested in making a
visit or would like more information contact via email
education@recycleforgreatermanchester.com or telephone 01204 374222.
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