We're among the world’s best recyclers!
Figures show that Wales is ranked third on the 2020 world’s best recyclers list, with residents in the Welshpool area recycling around 64% of their waste, up from 36.5% in 2010.
And Powys County Council is backing a nationwide campaign to get Wales to the top spot, with Germany and Singapore currently setting the pace.
Cllr Heulwen Hulme, cabinet member for waste and recycling, said: “We should be proud of our recycling efforts, but we must keep up our good work. Let’s continue recycling everything we can from all around the home and help get Wales to number one.”
The Welsh Government has launched an advertising campaign on social media and outdoor, with the hash tag #mightyrecyclers to promote local efforts.
You can also visit visit www.walesrecycles.org.uk.
Mighty tips to get Wales to number one
· Recycling our food waste is one of the easiest ways to give our recycling rate a big boost. Put any food waste – however small the amount – in your food waste caddy to ensure it gets collected every week
· Recycling doesn’t stop at the kitchen door – remember to recycle from other rooms too. You’d be amazed just how much bathroom waste such as empty shampoo, conditioner, hand soap and shower gel bottles can be recycled
· Most people know that water bottles, cans, paper and card can be recycled, but don’t forget that you can also recycle more unusual items such as empty aerosols. And if you’re not sure what you can and can’t recycle visit www.powys.gov.uk/recycle
· Squash cans, pots, tubs and trays to save space in your box. And give them a quick rinse before recycling them – there’s no need to use running water, a quick rinse in the washing up bowl will do
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