Lewisham Council's new electronic recycling stations
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Lewisham Council has recently introduced 17 electrical recycling stations across the borough to address the challenge of electronic waste management.
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The recent data from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) indicates that Lewisham’s recycling rate is at 17.1%, notably lower than the national average of 44.9%.
In response to these findings, Lewisham Council has introduced electronic recycling stations across the borough.
Lewisham Council and Material Focus funded the electronic recycling stations. Material Focus is a non-profit organisation dedicated to waste management initiatives.
It promotes responsible recycling of electronic devices to reduce environmental impacts.
Scott Butler, Executive Director of Material Focus says, “we’re losing around 100,000 tons of small electricals to kitchen bins at the moment, and they’re full of valuable materials.”
However, some residents expressed uncertainty about the initiative. Tony, a Lewisham Resident, shared his doubts, urging the need for more sustainable incentives. He says:
“I think if they loaded more of a cost onto general waste, and less of a cost onto recycling or made recycling completely free, I think people would be more encouraged to recycle. But as it is now, it’s just a bit haphazard.”
Despite this, Lewisham Council continues to improve its waste management schemes. This is shown from the Reduction and Recycling Plan (RRP), which aligns with the Mayor of London’s aim to improve recycling and waste management by 2025. This plan is designed to cultivate a more sustainable environment and foster a greener community.
The development of these 17 electronic recycling stations reflects a proactive and collaborative approach to improving environmental sustainability within the borough.
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StandfirstThe council is tackling the recycling crisis as data reveals recycling rates are lower than the national average.
Lewisham Council has recently introduced 17 electrical recycling stations across the borough to address the challenge of electronic waste management.
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The recent data from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) indicates that Lewisham’s recycling rate is at 17.1%, notably lower than the national average of 44.9%.
In response to these findings, Lewisham Council has introduced electronic recycling stations across the borough.
Lewisham Council and Material Focus funded the electronic recycling stations. Material Focus is a non-profit organisation dedicated to waste management initiatives.
It promotes responsible recycling of electronic devices to reduce environmental impacts.
Scott Butler, Executive Director of Material Focus says, “we’re losing around 100,000 tons of small electricals to kitchen bins at the moment, and they’re full of valuable materials.”
However, some residents expressed uncertainty about the initiative. Tony, a Lewisham Resident, shared his doubts, urging the need for more sustainable incentives. He says:
“I think if they loaded more of a cost onto general waste, and less of a cost onto recycling or made recycling completely free, I think people would be more encouraged to recycle. But as it is now, it’s just a bit haphazard.”
Despite this, Lewisham Council continues to improve its waste management schemes. This is shown from the Reduction and Recycling Plan (RRP), which aligns with the Mayor of London’s aim to improve recycling and waste management by 2025. This plan is designed to cultivate a more sustainable environment and foster a greener community.
The development of these 17 electronic recycling stations reflects a proactive and collaborative approach to improving environmental sustainability within the borough.
