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Celebrate World Environment Day By Recycling For A Cause At Paddington Recreation Ground!
This World Environment Day (5 June), join the global movement to #BeatPlasticPollution by taking action right here in Westminster.
Our Reverse Vending Machine in the Pavilion at Paddington Recreation Ground is ready for your single-use plastic bottles and aluminium cans. And every item you deposit it helps both the planet and our local community.
Installed following a recommendation from Westminster’s Climate Assembly and brought to life through the Westminster Innovations Challenge, this machine is a smart solution to reduce waste and do some good
Why it Matters
Recycling aluminium saves 95% of the energy needed to make new cans. Recycling just one plastic bottle can power a light bulb for up to 6 hours. It also keeps harmful waste out of our streets, rivers, and green spaces.
Support North Paddington Youth Club
- Deposit your cans and bottles into the machine at Paddington Rec.
- 10p per item goes directly to North Paddington Youth Club.
- Reach 2,500 items and Everyone Active will donate an extra £500! So far this year we have had 496.
Why Some Items May be Rejected
To make sure your recycling counts, it’s important to follow a few simple rules. The most common reason for rejected items is missing barcodes—often because they’re part of a multipack where the barcode is only on the outer wrapping.
Here’s a quick breakdown of the top rejection reasons:
- No barcode
- Double bottle inserted
- Shape error
- Unrecognised barcode
- Bottle pulled out before scanning
- Material error
- Bin full – please notify staff if this happens
** Top tip: Make sure each item has a clear barcode and is inserted one at a time to ensure it’s accepted! **
Find the Reverse Vending Machine in the pavilion at Paddington Recreation Ground today – and be part of of a local effort to protect the planet and support local youth.
Let’s recycle smart, support our community and #BeatPlasticPollution together.
