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West Lothian is backing recycling events
February sees the start of a national two-month campaign to encourage people to recycle more often.
In West Lothian six road show events have been arranged to help people learn more about local recycling initiatives and collection facilities. They will also highlight the benefits of recycling such as preventing materials decaying in landfill and releasing greenhouse gases.
Recycling uses less energy, and creates fewer emissions, than if we produced materials from scratch. Recycling also helps to conserve our valuable resources and supports jobs in the sector, including collection, processing and manufacturing.
Did you know ?
*Recycled yellow pages can come back as egg boxes and loft insulation
*Old trainers can be recycled into new running tracks
*Steel cans are recycled into cars, bikes, even bridges
*25 recycled drinks bottles can become a fleece jacket
*Glass can be recycled again and again and it?s always as good as new
Executive councillor for the environment Robert De Bold commented: "The road shows are a great opportunity to find out more about recycling and discover the range of items that can be produced from recycled material. We hope that as many people as possible will be able to visit the road show and find out more about how easy recycling is and its importance to the environment. Anyone who can't make one of the events in West Lothian can learn more by visiting the greener Scotland website: www.greenerscotland.org."
Thursday 9 February, 12pm to 8pm, Asda Almondvale Centre, Almondvale Road South, EH54 6NB
Friday 10 February, 12pm to 8pm, Morrisons, 2 Linkston Way, Bathgate, EH48 7XN
Saturday 11 February, 10am to 6pm, Lidl, Livingston, EH54 7DN
Sunday 26 February, 10am to 6pm, Lidl, Whitburn, EH47 8HB
Saturday, 3 March 10am to 4pm, Dobbies, Beughburn, Livingston, EH52 6PA
Sunday, 4 March, 10am to 4pm, Dobbies, Beughburn, Livingston, EH52 6PA
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Date: 03-02-2012
