Recycling rewards scheme launched
A scheme that rewards residents for recycling is being launched in Warwickshire.
The scheme, called 'I'm in to Win' will give residents the chance to win a host of prizes if they pledge to recycle all their food waste and actively participate in the kerbside collection food waste program.
To take part residents simply register at www.feedyourcaddy.co.uk and will have the chance to win monthly prizes including free leisure passes, experiences and days out as well as vouchers for local shops and restaurants.
The scheme has been particularly successful in Northamptonshire where residents have increased the amount of food waste recycled by 10%.
Councillor Chris Millar, Chair of the Northamptonshire Waste Partnership said “We are delighted that Warwickshire Waste Partnership have joined us in the “I’m In to Win” campaign to reward residents as they recycle their food waste. Since it began in Northamptonshire over 3,100 families have signed up and over 300 additional tonnes of food waste has been recycled.
"Some amazing, local prizes have also been won. This is a great example of two areas working together to achieve best value for residents and I wish Warwickshire every success with their campaign."
.www.warwickshire.gov.uk/foodwaste or at a roadshow event, Warwickshire participants will receive a free welcome pack containing an ‘I’m in to Win’ sticker to attach to the lid of their green wheeled bin. Each month five stickered bins will be selected at random to win a choice of prizes. Forthcoming roadshow events are listed at www.feedyourcaddy.co.ukAfter registering online
, we are hoping to build on the success of our existing food waste initiatives which have already seen a 71% increase in food waste recycling and around 15,000 households pledging to recycle all their food waste.”I’m In to WinChair of the Warwickshire Waste Partnership, Cllr Jeff Clarke said: “With
Cllr Philip Johnson, Chair of Warwickshire County Council’s Overview & Scrutiny Committee, said: “This sounds like a brilliant initiative that has already proved a big success in Northamptonshire. I hope Warwickshire residents will get behind it too by pledging to recycle their food waste.”
