Hundreds of Ludlovians brought their cardboard to our Cardboard Christmas’s collection points in Ludlow last Saturday. More than 3 tonnes of cardboard was collected, raising money for charity and sending a strong message to Shropshire Council that recycling of kerbside separated cardboard needs to be reinstated. We’d like to thank everyone who joined in or supported the event.
At South Shropshire Furniture Scheme (SSFS), the Ludlow Cardboard Christmas point, we had 8 volunteers in high-visibility jackets, taking between 3 and 4 tonnes of cardboard from over 40 cars (many bringing from a number of households), black taxis, vans plus a number of pedestrians.
Ludlow Cardboard Christmas was promoted by posters, on websites, photographs, on the radio (Eric Smith of BBC Radio Shropshire interviewed Alan Stewart), by press release and by word of mouth. In addition, money was raised towards the Severn Hospice, Hope House and Friendly Neighbours charities.
Volunteer Alan Stewart who is also a Master Composter as well as Project Manager for the Ludlow Cardboard Christmas event explained “We had the commitment and professional organisation of Ludlow “Pride of Place”, the facilities and knowledgeable staff of South Shropshire Furniture Scheme, Cae Post’s enthusiasm (and compaction equipment) and the wonderful nature of the people of Ludlow. Maybe we can learn from Shrewsbury’s collection experience if we have to do it again, but more than three tonnes is good for our first Cardboard Christmas.”
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