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Householders across Babergh have been doing their bit for the environment – by composting more waste than originally hoped for.
Recent figures reveal that some 2204 tonnes of waste – 6.45 per cent - was sent for composting across the district for the year 2005-2006, considerably more than the target of 1600 tonnes.
This good news is further enhanced by the fact that Babergh has managed to supply more than double the proposed number of home compost bins – 1199 as opposed to the 500 that had been planned, resulting in even more waste not having to be buried in Suffolk’s landfill sites.
Malcolm Firth, Head of Natural and Built Environment, said: “We are delighted that the public are making such good use of these facilities. Recycling is a high priority across Babergh District Council, and these figures prove much is happening to improve specific recycling figures at local level.”
He continued: “This means that in total Babergh’s residents have diverted more than the contents of 1,200 refuse vehicles away from holes in the ground and towards more sustainable waste management practices.”
The figures, which were discussed at a committee meeting at the Council’s Hadleigh headquarters this week, provided more good news.
It was revealed that nine training sessions were provided for the Parish Tree Warden Schemes – almost double the number originally planned. In addition, eight grants were provided for tree or hedgerow planting, pond restoration etc - and four conservation project grants were provided.
Mr Firth added: “These are great examples of residents, parish councils and the district council working together. And all these projects help make Babergh ‘greener’ as a whole.”
More information on home composting.
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