24th April 2008, 08/92
Litter talks to help children become responsible
adults!
One West Lancashire school is benefiting from a weeklong
educational initiative to highlight responsible litter handling and
recycling.
West Lancashire District Council’s Street Scene Officers has
been visiting Burscough High School this week (21st to the 25th
April) in a bid to teach pupils how to look after their
environment.
Children and teenagers aged from 11 through to 16 are being
targeted during the litter campaign to ensure that they are
learning good values from an early age and how they can all work
together to keep the district clean and green.
The talks cover topics such as why it’s important not to throw
litter on the floor and keep the area tidy; recycling tips and
advice; and that we may take action against anyone aged 10 and over
if they are caught dropping rubbish.
Officers will also be handing out special chewing gum wrappers
for pupils to take away so that they can dispose of any sticky mess
responsibly. They will also have cigarette pouches for pupils to
give to their parents.
It is hoped that the children will in turn educate their parents
about litter, fly tipping and other environmental issues.
Dave Tilleray, Executive Manager for Community Services, said:
"We want children to learn from an early age the importance of
looking after the environment and to have pride in their area and
we know that these talks work because the children are always
really enthusiastic and even tell us that they are educating their
parents about such important issues."
If you are a school or community group and would like to arrange
a visit from our Street Scene Officers, contact them on 01695
577177 or email streetsceneofficers@westlancsdc.gov.uk.
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