Buxton natural mineral water and national recycling promoters, Recoup, have awarded prizes to 10 students of Derbyshire's Buxton Community School for their contribution to recycling.
Three recycling competitions run by the two companies, asked students to design ‘high-impact’ school or street posters and invent ‘catchy slogans’ aimed at encouraging ‘fellow pupils, staff and the wider community’ to recycle more.
The winner of the school poster will have her work featured in local schools, and the winner of the street poster will have her entry displayed at ‘key locations’ in Buxton. The winning slogan, ‘Have the bottle to recycle’, will be printed onto car stickers that will be distributed to school students.
All first prize winners will also receive a £100 worth of high street vouchers with second prize winners receiving £50 worth of vouchers. All prize winners will receive a goody bag from Buxton natural mineral water.
Luke Cox, Recoup Project Officer, said: “By working so closely with schools, such as Buxton Community School, to install recycling bins on site, we are already seeing an increase in recycling levels – it’s just become a daily habit for staff and students alike. This competition has proved just how passionate young people can be about these issues and we’re confident that if our children are motivated to recycle more, everyone will reap the benefits, now and in future.”
The Mayor of High Peak Borough Council, Pat Jenner, attended the award presentation to congratulate the prize winners and ‘highlight the important role that the local community can play’.
The 10 winning students, ranging from 12-14 years old, were:
School Posters:
First prize: Katie Gill (aged 14 years)
Second prize: India Godard (aged 12 years)
Third prize: Chloe Lee (aged 12 years)
An extra entry by Kelly McLean (aged 13 years) was also chosen as a winner because of its ‘clear and simple design and strong recycling message’.
Slogan Design:
First prize: Freya Insoll (aged 14 years) Second prize: Scott Gregory (aged 14 years) Third prize: Josh Mikielewicz (aged 14 years).
Street Posters:
First prize: Sophie Bennett (aged 13 years)
Second prize – Freya Insoll (aged 14 years)
Third prize: Lili Belle McLeish (aged 13 years)
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