Around 260 primary school pupils were given a lesson in recycling and other environmental issues during a visit from waste and recycling company Willshee’s.
The Burton-upon-Trent-based firm’s Business Development Manager Ben Kelly-Walley attended a school assembly at Violet Way Academy, in Stapenhill, to talk about the importance of recycling.
The school children were set a poster competition designed to encourage families to recycle as much waste as possible.
Ben said: “With the company hitting its 40th year milestone this year, we are keen to celebrate in all sorts of different ways.
“Helping to educate the next generation seemed a very appropriate activity and it was interesting to hear the children’s thoughts about waste and everyone’s carbon footprints.
“I would like to think that we have enlisted a new collective of ambassadors for reusing, recycling and recovering as much waste as possible!”
Violet Way Headteacher Rebecca Harris added: “We thoroughly enjoyed having Ben at our assembly.
“He gave the children some fascinating facts in bite-sized chunks about the importance of recycling and these were reflected in their competition entries.
“It was good to show the children how they and their families can have a positive impact on the environment if everyone plays their part.”
