BEAVERS, cubs, scouts and explorer scouts across Worcestershire are taking on a new environmental challenge – aimed at boosting the local recycling rate.
The eco-warriors have teamed up with the national campaign Recycle Now for its Ready, Set, Recycle challenge which runs until the end of May.
It will see young people across England and Wales compete to recycle the most plastic, paper, card, metal and glass packaging items at home.
Scouts who recycle will be awarded an activity prize and goody bags from Recycle Now.
Alice Harlock, recycling expert at Recycle Now, said: “We want local young people in scouting to really think about recycling habits within their homes and to see what else they can do to recycle more and help their local community.”
Defra’s Environment Minister Rory Stewart said it was hugely important young people started enjoying and valuing nature and their surroundings from an early age.
Visit www.recyclenow.com for information, tips and advice.
