UK Recycle Week 2008 will lift off on Monday 2 June 2008 for a week of exciting, high profile activities focusing on the benefits of recycling. In 2007, television presenter Denise Van Outen lent her …
UK Recycle Week 2008 will lift off on Monday 2 June 2008 for a week of exciting, high profile activities focusing on the benefits of recycling. In 2007, television presenter Denise Van Outen lent her name to the campaign, and similar celebrity support is expected for the 2008 event. The annual event, which is now in its fifth year, is organised by WRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme) in partnership with the leading materials recycling organisations, British Glass, Corus, Novelis, PaperChain and Recoup. Recycle Week is also supported by the national recycling campaigns in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, together with a growing number of local authorities. Rebecca Cocking, recycling manager at British Glass said “Recycle Week is an exciting opportunity every year to really promote the benefits of recycling, especially reaching out to people at the “grassroots“ level. With the crucial support we get from community groups and local authorities, it means we all have the chance to make a difference”. Plans for Recycle Week 2008 are well underway and regular announcements will be made outlining promotional activity and support materials available for local authorities and industry stakeholders and any other interested parties to plan their activities well in advance. Fridey Cordingley, head of Recycle Now said: “Recycle Week continues to go from strength to strength which reflects the continued and valued support from our all our industry partners, including local authorities”. “The Week is increasingly being used as an effective platform to communicate positive messages about recycling and showcase real achievements, as well as to inspire the public to recycle even more. Last year there were 168 local events during the Week and the continued, enthusiastic support from local authorities is a major key to its success. We are looking forward to building on previous years to make 2008 the best one yet”.