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Don’t waste the summer
For many people in the Borders, a day out at an agricultural show is an important part of their summer. As farmers are busy preparing their animals and produce, the SBC Recycling Team are also getting ready for the shows.
The Team’s recycling and composting stand has become a popular stop for show visitors. The games for children are particularly popular and they help to gently reinforce the recycling message. The Council’s compost experts Jane and Dave Allan are on hand with advice and the answers to your questions about garden waste. There is also practical information about recycling that will help everyone make the most of the Council’s recycling services.
Recycling is not, however, the only message from the Team. “We need to move towards zero waste in our lives,” said Len Wyse, Executive Member for Environmental Services. “We cannot go on sending waste to landfill, it just causes too much damage to the environment. We need to look at ways to reduce and reuse in order to cut waste.”
The shows are a good opportunity to ask the Recycling Team about innovative ways to cut your waste and to learn how small changes in your daily routine can made a big impact.
You can talk to the recycling team at following shows this summer;
- Border Union Show, Kelso, 25-26 July
- Duns Show, 2 August
- Peebles Show, 16 August
- Holm Show, Newcastleton, 30 August
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Telephone Helpline: 01835 825128
Email: The Recycling Team
By post: The Recycling Team, Scottish Borders Council, Newtown St Boswells, Melrose, TD6 0SA
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