More than 200 tonnes - the equivalent weight of 25 double decker buses - has been saved from landfill by Leamington's Recycle Warehouse shop in the last two years, it was announced this week.
The Princes Drive recycling centre has raised thousands of pounds for environmentally-friendly projects since the project began in January 2006.
Sofas, books, bicycles and tea cups are among the items that have been carefully weighed and recorded
by a 60-strong team, made up mainly of volunteers.
Some of the goods have been sent to countries like Sierra Leone and others have been bought by Leamington Rotary Club and sent to people in disaster zones through the emergency relief box scheme, Rotary Acquaboxes.
The boxes are filled with essential items and can double up as water purification tanks which produce safe drinking water.
Not-for-profit group Action 21 was set up in 1996 to promote greener living in Warwickshire.
Richard Hicks from the group said: “Whether you’ve got items to donate, would like to have a browse or would like to get involved, pop down yourself.”
The warehouse is open from 10am until 4pm including weekends and closed on Tuesdays and on the Christmas and new year bank holidays.
For more informationvisit:
www.action21.co.uk
Our picture, taken at the Recycle Warehouse shows deputy manager Richard Fisk and manager Ben Moore with some of the stock. 07SEP120
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