AS we celebrate Global Recycling Day, Wales has been recognised as the third highest recycling rates in the world beaten only by Singapore and Germany.
Recycle for Wales is striving to get Wales to the highest ranking recycling country in the world.
A survey conducted on behalf of Recycle for Wales has revealed that nearly three quarters (73%) of adults in South West Wales would be likely to actively support an ambition to recycle more and help Wales reach number one in the World Recycling League.
Of adults surveyed in South West Wales, only 39% were aware of Wales’ third place ranking, although 57% said knowing this made them feel proud.
The survey also found that one third of adults in South West Wales (32%) said they would recycle to preserve the environment for future generations, while 37% said they would recycle because they thought it’s the right thing to do.
Welsh households already recycle 63% of their waste (1), so small changes could make a big difference in helping Wales get to number one.
Carl Nichols, Head of WRAP Cymru which runs the Recycle for Wales campaign, said: “It’s no surprise that the majority of adults surveyed want to help Wales become the best recycling nation in the world. We want to preserve our beautiful country for generations to come, we’re already amongst the best in the world in recycling, and we’ve already come such a long way. That’s why we’re confident Wales can get to first place in the World Recycling League if we all play our part.
“Making small changes can make a big difference. From putting tea bags and fruit and vegetable peels in food caddies instead of the bin to recycling from all the rooms in our homes – not just the kitchen. Even remembering to recycle aerosol cans and household cleaning bottles, as well as the obvious things like paper and card, glass bottles and cans, can help us get to number one.”
To find out more about what you can do to help get Wales to number one, see what else you can recycle in your local area: www.recycleforwales.org.uk/local-recycling<https://www.recycleforwales.org.uk/local-recycling>
*This refers to municipal waste – i.e. waste which is collected by local authorities or taken to a household waste recycling centre
