John Hague, Cabinet Member for the Environment said, "It's essential that we all do our bit and recycle as much waste as we can. Schools are helping our children understand the importance of recycling and how their recycling efforts can benefit others throughout the world."
(Media-Newswire.com) - Children and families in Malawi are set to benefit from the recycling efforts of Swansea schoolchildren.
A recycling scheme has been developed in a bid to help grow fruit trees in the developing nation where towns and villages have been affected by de-forestation.
The life-saving initiative has been developed by Alupro, who has teamed up with Swansea Council and the Environment Centre to help provide the trees.
Council recycling officers are now hoping schools can assist in making the scheme a success by recycling their aluminium cans and foil.
Trish Flint, Swansea Council's Recycling Officer, said, "The aim of the scheme is to use recycling to help benefit countries such as Malawi.
"Many of our schools already assist us in recycling as much of their waste materials as they can.
"Schools can now help provide one fruit tree for every tonne of aluminium drinks cans they recycle."
Jane Richmond from the Environment Centre said, "All schools have been invited to join in the scheme and I'm confident that we will have a fantastic response.
"Swansea schoolchildren are very aware of the importance of recycling. The Environment Centre has been working with them for a number of years on the Schools Recycling Scheme.
"This scheme is one of the most successful in the UK and that's very much due to the willingness of the young people of Swansea to Reduce Reuse and Recycle."
John Hague, Cabinet Member for the Environment said, "It's essential that we all do our bit and recycle as much waste as we can. Schools are helping our children understand the importance of recycling and how their recycling efforts can benefit others throughout the world."
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