Veolia is delighted that its Reduce, Reuse, Recycle campaign has once again inspired Nottinghamshire residents to make small changes in their habits whilst raising funds for Nottinghamshire County Council Chairman's chosen charity When You Wish Upon a Star. During January, Veolia turned pledges into pounds donating £1000 to this amazing local charity.

Hundreds of residents across Nottinghamshire took part in the campaign to make a simple and achievable pledge to reduce, reuse or recycle their waste in 2022. A range of inspirational pledges were made including:

  • Sara, from Newark and Sherwood pledges: “To reduce plastic use by switching to soap, solid conditioner and trying out eco friendly toothpaste alternatives as a family”
  • Jo from Bassetlaw pledges: “To rinse out my tins before I put them in my recycling bin”
  • Dean from Rushcliffe pledges: “To ensure I take my bags-for-life to the shops so I don’t have to buy a carrier bag.”
  • Lee from Ashfield “To get a separate recycling bin in the bathroom for plastic bottles and cardboard tubes”
  • Enid, from Newark and Sherwood pledges: ”Not to throw ANY food away. Use wilted and past-their-best vegetables in soups, stir-fries. Serve smaller portions.”

 

Councillor Mike Quigley MBE, Chairman of Nottinghamshire County Council said: “Thank you to everyone who took part in our campaign and made a Nottinghamshire Recycles Pledge during January. Your pledges will make a difference to both the environment and to the lives of children living with life threatening illnesses.”

Lea Hawkes, General Manager Veolia Nottinghamshire said: “We are, once again, impressed by the commitment and creativity shown by Nottinghamshire residents. It’s amazing how small changes to daily habits can make such a big difference - in this case to both the environment and a local charity. Many are really thinking about that next step towards a circular economy and pledging to switch to products that don’t create waste. Thank you Nottinghamshire.”

Alexa Wigfield, Regional Fundraiser for When You Wish Upon a Star said: 'Thank you Nottinghamshire for taking part in Veolia's Notts Recycles campaign this year. The £1000 donation will go towards brightening the lives of children living with life threatening illnesses. We are truly grateful to everyone who made a pledge and to Councillor Quigley and Veolia for their support of When You Wish Upon a Star,'

To find out more about Veolia call 0203 567 4370 or visit www.veolia.co.uk/nottinghamshire

To find out more about the charity visit: www.whenyouwishuponastar.org.uk

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Editors Notes

The Notts Recycles Pledge campaign last year raised £1,000 for local charity, My Sight, Nottinghamshire, a charity that is dedicated to improving the lives of people living with sight loss in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.