A Green
Green benches set
the standard
Residents in Carterton can rest
easy with the installation of
dozens of new environmentally
friendly benches that help
promote the importance of
recycling.
The 24 benches represent
a major upgrade from the
previous furniture which
had deteriorated into a poor
condition. The new benches
are made from the type of
recycled plastics collected
fortnightly from households
across the district.
Taking the green option was the
brainchild of Teresa Whitford
who investigated the possibility
of making the new additions
backed by colleagues at
Carterton Town Council.
“A lot of the benches in the
town were very old and
unusable so I asked if I could
buy new ones,” said Ms
Whitford, an administrative
assistant at the Council.
“I am passionate about
recycling and sourced some
street furniture made from
recycled plastics which the
Council approved.”
The UK-made benches are hard
wearing and require virtually
no maintenance apart from
occasional cleaning.
The first batch of 14 has now
been installed with more to
be put in place. They have
been complemented by ten
new bins and dog waste
containers complete with
free bag dispensers paid for
by sponsorship from local
businesses.
Carterton Mayor Lynn Little
said: “The benches represent a
massive improvement as well as
being a responsible choice.”
The upgraded benches and bins
have also met with approval
from West Oxfordshire District
Council.
Waste and Recycling Officer
Sian Edwards said: “Residents
will be encouraged to know
that the plastics they recycle
can become something so
important in a local community.”
Cllr David Harvey, Cabinet
Member for Waste Collection
and Recycling, said: “Carterton
is expanding and it is great to
see visible improvements being
made that will affect every
resident. The environmentally
friendly approach also sets an
excellent example.”
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