RESIDENTS have been receiving information about the Rewarding Redditch campaign inviting them to register and start earning points for reducing their waste.
The campaign, run by Greenredeem on behalf of Worcestershire County Council and Redditch Borough Council, is aimed at encouraging householders to cut the number of things they throw away.
Activities range from buying a compost bin through to repairing and reusing items. In return residents are rewarded with points which can be redeemed for vouchers, money off at local businesses or donated to a local charity.
Other ways to gain points include presenting recycling clean and loose in the green bin and not put into plastic bags.
Every month the community that generates the most points will be rewarded with bonus points for all of those signed up to the scheme in a bid to get communities working together to reduce waste; there are even points for telling neighbours about the scheme.
Disposing of rubbish is expensive for local authorities, which has to be paid for through council tax.
Councillor Debbie Chance, portfolio holder for Environmental Services at Redditch Borough Council, said: “I can’t wait to sign up and start earning my rewards and I hope as many residents in the borough will do the same.
“Reducing waste is easier than a lot of people realise and these activities will show residents how to effectively cut the contents of their bin. With local businesses and charities benefiting from the scheme as well it’s a win-win for everyone.”
The scheme goes live on October 1 but residents can register now and start earning points immediately and learn about how the campaign works.
Any resident who registers before October 1 will also be entered into a draw to win a £20 Love to Shop voucher.
To register go to www.greenredeem.co.uk/redditch
