Bin monster trail promotes food recycling in Darlington

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 24 Oct, 06:09 · Archive

A trail of bin monsters will run through Darlington town centre from 26 to 30 October to encourage food waste recycling.

A trail of 'bin monsters' will take over Darlington town centre from Monday 26 to Friday 30 October to encourage residents to recycle food waste. The family-friendly activity is designed to promote food waste recycling in an engaging way, with participants following the trail through the town centre to learn how food waste is converted into renewable energy.

Libby McCollom, Darlington Council's cabinet member for local services, said the trail was 'a fun way to engage families and remind us all how our waste can do wonders'. She added that the activity would hopefully encourage more people to get involved in food waste recycling and remind residents to put their food waste and recycling out each week for collection.

Visitors to the trail can collect treats at participating shops along the route. Completed entry sheets will be entered into a prize draw to win a high street voucher. The council has identified food waste recycling as part of its wider priority to create 'a well-connected, clean and sustainable borough'.

How it is being reported

• Bin monster trail to encourage food recycling in DarlingtonA trail of "bin monsters" will take over Darlington town centre this half term in a bid to encourage more residents to recycle their food waste.The Northern Echo · 24 Oct, 05:30
• Bin monster trail to encourage food recycling in DarlingtonA trail of "bin monsters" will take over Darlington town centre this half term in a bid to encourage more residents to recycle their food waste.Darlington & Stockton Times · 24 Oct, 05:30

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