EVERYONE who recycles aluminium drinks cans in the district is helping grow fruit trees in Malawi.
Figures show that in the past year residents have contributed to growing 81 grafted orange trees for families in rural Malawi, and the more cans that are recycled, the more fruit trees will be grown.
The tree nurseries are run by local garden clubs and schools, which have been growing guava and pawpaw as well as the local lemon rootstock used for grafting the improved fruit species - a new introduction to the area.
Epping Forest District Council environment portfolio holder Mary Sartin said: “We’re delighted that after just one year, recyclers in Epping Forest have been responsible for giving 81 fruit trees to the project.
“I would urge everyone to make sure they always recycle their drinks cans to help build a sustainable future in Malawi."
Tuesday, 12 August 2008
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