Aberdeenshire Council has confirmed its support for Pass it On Week – a national campaign which has been organised by Zero Waste Scotland from March 7-15.
The annual event celebrates sustainability through the reuse and repair of items, such as donating unwanted items to charity, shopping second-hand and mending old clothing or toys.
The campaign encourages people to cut back on unnecessary consumerism and opt for sustainable purchasing decisions.
During Pass it On Week, the local authority will back the venture’s key messages by hosting community information sessions and posting reuse advice and resources on the Recycling and Waste Aberdeenshire Facebook page.
It has entered into partnership with charities Stella’s Voice, The Magpie Project and Banff Environmental Action Team (BEAT).
The council is also encouraging residents to learn more about Recycle for Scotland’s Re-Use Line – a phoneline which works with local charities to help people across Scotland easily donate unwanted goods to great causes.
Ros Baxter, Aberdeenshire Council’s waste manager, said: “Pass it On Week is a great opportunity to remind residents of the reuse services which we offer.
“We encourage households to use the charity bins at our recycling centres and transition towards buying second-hand and repairing items where possible, which will reduce the amount of waste being generated by unnecessary purchases.”
Visit
https://online.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/Apps/News/
for the whole list of events for Pass it On Week.
