Pictured above, from left: Kerry Campbell of Recoup; Scott Reid, environment and sustainability officer from Nestlé; and Councillor John Haken with one of the new benches.
At the 2017 Buxton Spring Fair in the United Kingdom, Nestlé Waters and Recoup hosted an interactive display to raise awareness of plastic recycling, and visitors also were asked to recycle their used plastic bottles during the day.
Thanks to the effort fair attendees made to recycle their used bottles, Nestlé Waters donated two benches made from recycled plastic and installed them at Cote Heath park in Buxton.
“This just goes to show the value of recycling,” says John Haken, executive councilor for operational services at the Buxton Council. “It’s surprising just what our used items can be converted into with so many of the things we no longer need being turned into something useful and unexpected.”
Adds Haken, “A big thank you is due to everyone who recycled their water bottles and to Nestlé and Recoup for their continued commitment to the environment and for donating these benches to the community in Cote Heath.”
Hayley Lloyd-House, head of communications for Nestlé Waters, remarks, “We were delighted to have been able to work collaboratively with the community and Recoup to highlight the many benefits of recycling and the value of plastic which, if recycled, can go on to have many uses. We hope these benches will be enjoyed by the community and be a great reminder of the positive impact recycling can have for society and the planet.”
Recoup CEO Stuart Foster says of the project, “This was a great opportunity for the Buxton community and visitors to the area to recycle their plastic bottles and prevent litter. We all need to help protect our environment, and the benches are a fantastic example of the products that can be made from recycled plastics.”