Jones welcomes recycling figures for Belfast and says go green at Christmas

11.25.53am GMT Wed 20th Dec 2006

Belfast Alliance Councillor, Mervyn Jones

Belfast Alliance Councillor Mervyn Jones has welcomed new recycling figures for Belfast and stated that at Christmas everyone can make even more of a difference to help the environment. It was today revealed by Belfast City Council that people in the city now recycle more than 20% of household waste.

Cllr Mervyn Jones, who is on the city council's Environmental Health Committee said: "Its great news that the people of Belfast are recycling more than 20% of household waste.

"In the Christmas period its really important that people are recycling, as this is the time of year when far more household waste than normal is produced.

"Christmas cards, wrapping paper and packaging from presents can go into the recycling bin. Belfast City Council even recycles old Christmas trees, so by going green after the festive period, everyone can make a big difference for the environment.

"The recycling figures for Belfast are a vast improvement on those from previous years and indicate a very positive trend.

"I am very pleased that people in Belfast are acknowledging the need to recycle more and would encourage people to see if they can do even more to protect the environment."

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