Letsrecycle.com’s Rob Mowat to run London Marathon
Letsrecycle.com’s managing director, Rob Mowat, is in training to run the London Marathon in April 2025.
Mowat will be running in support of the charity Child Bereavement UK and has so far raised £1,161 out of his £5,000 target.
He commented: “At the tender age of 51, I’m embarking on my first (and last) marathon run.
“I have been working with Child Bereavement UK for over a decade and I hope this fundraiser will far surpass all previous donations.
“Every pound will not only push me on to the finish line, but more importantly help children, young people, parents and families to rebuild their lives when a child grieves or when a child dies. Let’s do this!”
Letsrecycle.com editor, Libby Stonell, added: “I think I speak for everyone when I say Letsrecycle.com and the wider Roar team are massively proud of Rob for taking on the mammoth challenge that is the London Marathon – and for such a worthy cause!
“We look forward to supporting him in the run up to the event – no pun intended – and can’t wait to watch him in action on the day.”
Sparkle partners with OEC to recycle 22,000km of subsea cables
Sparkle has signed an agreement with Oceanic Environmental Cables (OEC) to recover and recycle 22,000km worth of its subsea cables.
The coaxial and fibre optic subsea cables – owned by Sparkle – are located in the Mediterranean Sea and will be retrieved by OEC with the intention of reusing the optical fibre, copper, steel, and aluminium contained in them.
“We are proud to be among the first global operators to undertake such an innovative initiative, promoting circular economy practices and reducing environmental impact”, said Enrico Bagnasco, CEO of Sparkle.
“The collaboration with OEC represents a concrete step toward a more sustainable future, where resources from the past can be recovered and transformed into opportunities for the present and the future.”
Gloucestershire EfW Facility to host poppy seed bomb making session
The Gloucestershire Energy from Waste (EfW) Facility has will be hosting another poppy seed bomb making session on 17 February 2025 at 10:00am to 11:30am.
The session is aimed at local children aged 7-15 and their parents or guardians.
Seed bombs combine seeds, soil and clay to create “mini ecosystems” that can be thrown or planted to help wildflowers flourish. The seeds will have been grown at the facility itself.
The session will be free to attend and complimentary refreshments will be provided. All children must be accompanied by an adult. To reserve your spot, email gefw@fccenvironment.co.uk or call 01452 379 886.
Melanie De La Torre Zamora, community relationship manager at Gloucestershire EfW Facility, shared her excitement to lead the session: “Our earlier workshops were a huge hit! There’s something magical about seeing children get hands-on with nature while learning about sustainability.
“These seed bombs are a fun way to show how small actions, like planting wildflowers, can have a big impact on the environment. We’re so excited to welcome families back for another session filled with creativity and discovery!”
The EfW facility is operated by FCC Environment on behalf of Gloucestershire County Council.
Christmas trees in Abingdon recycled into goat feed
A Christmas tree recycling scheme in the Oxfordshire town of Abingdon has produced feed for local goats.
The Abingdon Lock Goats, famous for their antics shared on social media by their owner, were the recipients of over 56 local Christmas trees.
Owner Lizzie Hawkins appealed to people on social media over the festive period to drop their trees off to be eaten by the goats and mulched.
Hawkins said: “There is something really magical about seeing all these spruces lined up ready for the goats to munch knowing that a few weeks ago they were twinkling in living rooms surrounded by presents.
“The trees are a great source of nutrition for the goats as they contain loads of antioxidants and vitamin C plus the sap and needles are a natural de-wormer.”
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