Education and Promotions

Mead Summer Fair

Sustainable living was the theme of The Mead Primary School’s very successful school fair on Saturday.

West Wiltshire District Council’s recycling officer attended the event with the Waste Warrior from Hills Waste Solutions to answer waste and recycling queries and challenge pupils to take part in the Time Waster Trial.

Dozens of children took up the challenge to test their speed and dexterity by using a litter picker to sort out the items you can recycle in your black box in the fastest time possible. The winner was Ellie Nickerson, from Foxes class at The Mead. She correctly put items such as a pair of trainers, coffee jar and empty deodorant can in the black box for recycling at the kerbside in an impressive 17 seconds. She won a can crusher for her efforts.

Councillor Linda Conley, District Council portfolio holder for the environment, said: “Our education and promotion team are working closely with the local community through events such as this. This event has demonstrated that children are aware of the impact we have on the environment and its future, and actively use their recycling facilities at home. Well done Ellie for being an excellent recycler!”

If you are holding a community event over the Summer  and would like our Waste and Recycling Team to come along, please contact Emma Glover at West Wiltshire District Council on 01225 776655.

Where can I find out more?

Find out more about recycling in the county at the Recycle for Wiltshire website. [www.recycleforwiltshire.com]

Recycle Now has lots of information about recycling, waste minimisation and reducing your carbon footprint. [www.recyclenow.com]

Wiltshire Wildlife Trust's website has more information on waste reduction and recycling.