Drive to help keep Berkshire's rivers clear of plastic
A bin with a message has been donated by an environmental group
A bin designed to stop plastic ending up in rivers and seas has been unveiled in Berkshire, as part of the Royal Borough’s plans for a cleaner, greener and safer borough.
GreenSeas Trust has donated their specially designed BinForGreenSeas to the council, which was unveiled by the Mayor of The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, Councillor Simon Bond, alongside other local councillors.
Located opposite the Diamond Jubilee Water Fountains in Windsor, the bin has information on what can be put in for recycling and a QR code for residents to find out more.
Commitment
Councillor Mark Wilson, Cabinet member for Corporate Services, said:
“I was proud to see a BinForGreenSeas installed by Windsor’s riverside, a treasured spot for both residents and tourists.
“The generous donation from GreenSeas Trust highlights our commitment to working in partnership with the community and charity sector whenever possible. We’re continuing to work hard and are committed to creating a cleaner, greener borough.”
Recycle
The Mayor, Councillor Simon Bond, said:
“It was great to see this bin unveiled, which will help to encourage more people to recycle. I was also able to hear more about the work GreenSeas Trust are doing, and would like to thank them for providing this bin.”
Plastics
GreenSeas Trust, aim to educate, promote and implement environmental programmes to eliminate plastics entering seas, rivers and coastal areas.
Fazilette Khan, Founder and Trustee of The GreenSeas Trust, said:
“We are pleased to donate this BinForGreenSeas to the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead and for it to be proudly on display in view of Windsor Castle.
“We hope visitors will not only learn about the area's rich history but also about marine plastic pollution and its destructive consequences on the biodiversity of rivers and seas."