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November 2006
STRAIGHT BOXES TO DOUBLE OXFORD
RECYCLING RATES
Straight plc, the UK's leading supplier of kerbside recycling containers, has
recently supplied Oxford City Council with 35,000 of its 55 litre kerbside boxes.
The Council aims to double its recycling rate by 2007/8 primarily through the
use of these containers.
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Straight
plc's 55 litre Grab kerbside box.
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Most households in Oxford already have a green box for recycling.
They are now being issued with a blue box allowing the range of
materials collected to be expanded. Oxford City will be collecting
glass, textiles and office-grade paper in the green box, whilst
the blue box will be used for plastics and cans along with other
paper and cardboard. Both boxes are provided to householders with
a sticker attached to advise which material to include in each.
The Straight 55 litre Grab Box is perfectly styled for the domestic
environment yet is a tough and durable container meeting the demands
of collection crews. The extra wide rim provides a versatile hand
grip allowing the box to be lifted from almost any angle.
Charlie Bartfield, senior account manager at Straight plc who manages
the Oxford City Council account added “We are delighted to
be assisting Oxford City Council towards doubling its recycling
rate for 2007/08 with the introduction of additional kerbside boxes from Straight. We produced labels for each box at short notice
and worked to the tight delivery deadlines set by the Council,
successfully meeting their requirements”.
Oxford City Council is currently recycling 19% of its resident's
waste, but with the new scheme being in force across the City by
April, it is aiming for a 40% recycling rate for 2007/08.
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