Primary school students in Rugby have been presented with an engaging opportunity to partake in a competition orchestrated by the local council, aimed at harnessing their creative potential. The challenge at hand involves naming the fleet of recycling lorries that cater to the borough.
All primary schools in Rugby have been extended an invitation to participate in this competition, urging their students to embellish a drawing of a recycling lorry with an imaginative appellation. The primary objective of this competition is to involve the younger generation in comprehending the significance of recycling and waste management, thereby fostering environmental consciousness.
Each school has been furnished with competition packs that encompass details concerning the items collected from Rugby’s blue-lid recycling bins, as well as the type of refuse that could contaminate the collection, including plastic bags and food waste.
A panel of esteemed judges will be entrusted with the arduous task of selecting the most commendable suggestions for the names of the six recycling lorries. The competition is slated to conclude on Friday, April 26, and the six fortunate winners will have the privilege of meeting Mayor Maggie O’Rourke and receiving a well-deserved prize. Furthermore, the winning names will be embossed on the side of the recycling lorries for public viewing.
Coun Carolyn Watson-Merret, the spokeswoman for operations and traded services at Rugby Borough Council, has underscored the significance of recycling in the council’s endeavours to tackle the climate emergency. She has articulated the council’s aspiration to raise consciousness about recycling and educate residents about the proper segregation of waste into black, blue-lid, and green bins for garden waste.
The primary school competition is a pivotal component in engaging young individuals with the environment and accentuating the pivotal role that recycling plays in Rugby’s pursuit of reducing carbon emissions to net zero. The council eagerly anticipates the entries from the enthusiastic pupils.
To glean further insights into waste and recycling, interested parties are encouraged to peruse www.rugby.gov.uk/recycling for additional information. This competition presents an excellent opportunity for the children of Rugby to make a meaningful contribution to the community and showcase their creativity for all to admire. Let the naming competition commence!