Shadow Environment Secretary visits local recycling centre

Nick Herbert, the Shadow Environment Secretary, along with Waveney Conservative Candidate Peter Aldous, have visited Waveney District Council's Waste Recycling Transfer Centre, to find out more about the work that the Council are doing on recycling.

Whilst Britain as a whole lags behind the rest of Europe, with a recycling rate of 35%, Waveney is achieving 56%. This impressive performance has been achieved through teamwork, involving the public, staff and councillors.

Nick Herbert said:
"Waveney council's impressive recycling record is a sign of the Conservative Party's commitment to recycling. Unlike Labour, we want to make it easier for families to go green, not bully them with threats of bin taxes.

It was a pleasure to see Waveney's recycling centre and learn more about the council's plans to drive up recycling rates even further.

I know Peter Aldous will be an excellent MP and he shares our ambition to make Waveney and the whole country a cleaner and greener place."

Peter Aldous commented:
"Waveney is bucking the trend and is ahead of much of the rest of the country when it comes to recycling. This is because they've involved the whole community. It's important to build on these achievements and work towards the ultimate goal of zero waste."

Photo:Peter Aldous and Shadow Environment Secretary, Nick Herbert, visit Waveney District Council's Waste Recycling Transfer Centre"