Mr Recycle More
Hello, Hello, Hello, I’m Mr Recycle More and it’s my job to
encourage everyone in Tower Hamlets to recycle more! I have been
travelling around the borough spreading the recycling message and
meeting the wonderful people that live and work in Tower
Hamlets.
An interview with Mr Recycle More
Why is it so important that everyone recycles?
The more waste that goes to landfill, the more
harmful greenhouse gas is produced and the more our way of life is
threatened by climate change. Aside from the massive environmental
costs, there is a significant financial cost. Our community has to
pay to send so much of its waste to landfill and these costs are
rising fast. We all have to take responsibility for our waste
disposal and the environment, at work and home, and start behaving
differently now.
What’s the most unusual thing that’s ever been recycled?
Broomheads for pigs to scratch themselves on!
Our waste contractors recycled used broomheads from the street
sweeping rounds by donating them to Mudchute Farm for use by their
pigs on a scratching board.
You’ve been out and about in Tower Hamlets - what’s your
favourite place and why?
I have been all over the borough and think it
is a fantastic place. A highlight has been Victoria Park. I love
the wide open spaces and the great events that take place there.
There is so much to do in Victoria Park, even for a giant like me,
and you really can get away from it all here. And of course I think
it’s great that you can recycle your waste in the park in the
recycling bins provided! I am out and about a lot and can’t wait to
visit more parts of Tower Hamlets.
What’s your message to everyone in Tower Hamlets?
Recycle More! It is the responsibility of
everyone to recycle as much as you can. Spread the word to family,
friends and neighbours to take part in recycling. It is easy to
recycle and make it part of your everyday routine, at work and
home.
About Mr Recycle More!
Tower Hamlets Council's ambassador for recycling, Mr Recycle
More, took 50 days of work to make from the drawing board to
completion.
He towers over a double decker bus at 20ft tall and
comprises
12 x 240 litre bins
12 x 140 litre bins
8 X 20 litre kerbside caddies
1 x 1280 litre bin
1 x golf buggy
It takes three people to manoeuvre him and he has a range of
lines he uses to speak to people and encourage them to recycle.
He has an internal lighting system.
Mr Recycle More was built with the assistance of our recycling
contractor, Veolia.
Mr Recycle More was built by Emergency Exit Arts
He likes people who recycle!
Download our Mr Recycle More desktop buddy and screensaver
A free, fun mini Mr Recycle More desktop buddy
is now available to keep you company while you use your computer.
Mr Recycle More loves recycling and wants to share all his
recycling tips and knowledge with you! Watch him sift through a
rubbish bin to find recyclables, transform into a teacher to
highlight what can be recycled, drag full bags to the charity shop
and much more. A Mr Recycle More screensaver is also available to
brighten up your desktop.
To download your Mr Recycle More desktop buddy
and/or screensaver click the links below:
Contact us:
London Borough of Tower Hamlets
Waste Management
Mulberry Place (AH)
PO Box 55739
5 Clove Crescent
London
E14 1BY
Tel: 020 7364 5004
Fax: 020 7364 6885
Email: generalenquiries@towerhamlets.gov.uk