Recycling generates charitable benefits

A CHARITY that organises Christmas trips to Lapland for children with terminal and incurable illnesses is £3,000 better off, following the recycling efforts of residents in North Lincolnshire.

Palm Recycling Ltd, which collects blue and green recycling boxes and textile bags in the borough, gives a £1 to charity for each tonne of glass, paper, textiles and cans collected.

The Mayor of North Lincolnshire, Councillor Keith Vickers, and Ben Saunders, UK operations manager of Palm Recycling, will present the cheque today to representatives of the charity When You Wish Upon a Star.

Regional fundraiser Joanne Heywood said: “We are very grateful to North Lincolnshire Council and Palm Recycling for this wonderful opportunity.

“At a time when everyone is feeling the financial pinch, fundraising continues to be extremely difficult and we are a long way away from funding this year’s trip to Lapland.

“This is a very welcome and generous donation, one which will be used to make some very special dreams come true for our local children.”

Coun Rob Waltham, cabinet member for adult and children’s services at North Lincolnshire Council, thanked residents for their commitment to recycling.

He said: “We chose to raise money for When You Wish Upon a Star because of their brilliant charity work with children and are thrilled with the donation of £3,000 to them.

“We would like to thank the people of North Lincolnshire for their dedication to kerbside recycling, as without their support this donation could not have been raised.”

Mr Saunders added: “This is a fantastic achievement. The residents of North Lincolnshire have helped to raise a significant amount of money for a worthwhile cause. It also shows a true commitment to recycling and represents a positive impact on the environment.”