Environmental campaigns
Clean Sweeps
Following on from the huge success of our 'Clean Sweeps' over the
past years, we launched our 'Autumn Clean
Sweep 2008' on October 28th. Many
thanks to all those who helped out -your contribution is much
appreciated, however much time you can spare.
So far we have assisted many groups of volunteers to carry out
their own 'Clean Sweeps' by providing equipment and removing
rubbish etc.
We do need your help in keeping the neighborhood clean and tidy,
if you see any fly-tipping, dog fouling or graffiti, please contact
us on 01622 602162.
For more information about how you or your community
group can take part in a Clean Sweep event in your area
contact the Cleansing Hotline on 01622 602162 or email
ku.vog.enotsdiam@REMOVEMEnaelcniatpac
.
Events:
The Great River Rubbish Roundup clean up
event took place on Saturday and Sunday October 25th
& 26th 2008, along the River Medway between Maidstone and
Tonbridge.The weekend was coordinated by Medway Valley
Countryside Partnership and supported by Maidstone Borough Council,
Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council and Kent County Council. If
you would like be involved in future river clean
ups please contact anna.presswell@medwayvalley.org
or telephone 01622 683695
'Love Food Hate Waste' Campaign
A third of all the food we buy in the UK we throw away. Wasted
food is a waste of money and a major contributor to climate
change, and the most frustrating thing is that most of what we
throw away could have been eaten. Love Food hate Waste is a
campaign from WRAP (Waste and Resources Action Programme) that
provides tasty leftover recipes,
practical advice and top tips that helps us cut back on wasting
food. Visit Love Food Hate Waste for more ways to love food and
reduce our food waste.
News:
A new website has been formed by charity Cleanup
UK in conjunction with the Campaign to Protect
Rural England (CPRE) that is designed to unite volunteer
litter collectors to share ideas and best practice with other
volunteer groups around the UK, for more information follow the
link http://www.litteraction.org.uk/
This September, Keep Britain Tidy launched
Englands first ever 'Big Tidy Up'
visit http://www.thebigtidyup.org/ for
more information.
Educational
work
The Environmental Education Officer co-ordinates and runs
educational programmes with schools across the
borough.
The programmes aim to raise awareness of the importance of
recycling, composting and reducing domestic waste, as well as
looking after the environment.
The council's very own environmental superhero, Captain Clean,
helps out when he can, encouraging children to think about their
actions and not drop litter.
A recent project saw six primary schools take part in a litter
sign compeition, with the three winners having their sign mounted
onto a metal weatherproof sign and put up in their playground.
If you or your school are interested in taking part in a
programme, contact Alison Sollis on 01622 602281.
Recycling roadshows
You will see our reycling team out and about at events and
locations, such as local supermarkets, giving advice on waste
minimisation and our reycling services.
Look out for the bright orange banner!
Operation Lasso
Maidstone Borough Council Regularly
runs operations to crack down on fly tipping, targeting potential
illegal waste carriers by stopping and checking
vehicles.
Clean Kent Campaign
Maidstone Borough Council works with Kent County Council and
other partners to support the Clean Kent campaign, which aims
to improve our environment by reducing litter and fly tipping.
This page was last updated on 11/10/2008