Use your “bin-fluence” for good – that’s the message from Folkestone & Hythe District following the launch of its new recycling campaign.
Raise the Rate aims to improve the district’s current recycling rate of 44.6%* by encouraging residents to be extra careful about putting the right things in the correct bins.
The campaign sees the launch of an A-Z guide for recycling and waste, as well as a one-stop shop for recycling and waste resources on the council’s website.
Both have been designed to make it simple for residents to find out how best to dispose of their waste. They will be regularly updated with residents’ suggestions as Raise The Rate progresses.
There will also be a focus on asking residents to use their “bin-fluence” to share recycling tips with family members, friends and neighbours.
Cllr Stephen Scoffham, Cabinet Member for Climate, Environment and Bio Diversity, said: “The Raise The Rate campaign helps support residents in improving the amount of waste we recycle in Folkestone & Hythe.
“We’re all in it together – small changes can make a big difference both locally and for the planet.”
Cllr Jeremy Speakman, Cabinet Member for Assets and Operations, added: “We are committed to working with residents to ensure we are doing everything we can to make recycling as easy and straightforward as possible.
“We want to empower our residents so that they can recycle with confidence.”
To find out more about the campaign please visit the recycling section of the council’s website.