Recycling Week highlights county's commitment to recycling

Recycling is high on the household agenda of people in West Sussex according to a new survey launched to coincide with Recycling Week.

More than 80 per cent of people questioned in the One Poll survey confirmed that they recycle as much as possible and less than three per cent admitted to not caring about recycling.

The survey by five-star housebuilder Barratt Homes, which is building new homes in Chichester and Bognor Regis, revealed that men and women are equally committed to recycling but there was a definite difference in the approach of age groups.

Almost 90 per cent of people aged 55 years or older say they recycle as much as possible but just 67 per cent of those aged between 18 and 24 years old were as committed to making a difference.

Barratt Homes sales director Michelle Storer said it was great to see so many people have really taken on board the importance of recycling.

She said: “While the recycling figures are really encouraging overall, I think we need to focus on encouraging younger people to recycle more.

“Around 17 per cent of those aged between 18 and 24 years old admitted they only recycle when they remember and it would be good to encourage them to increase their recycling to match older age groups.”

Michelle said that as a company, Barratt Homes is committed to recycling as much as possible during the build process and is keen to encourage people of all age to follow suit.

She said: “We currently recycle 95 per cent of construction waste and are committed to diverting waste from landfill and promote recycling and reuse wherever possible.”

The focus of Recycle Week (September 25 to October 1) this year is It’s Worth It with the message of the overall benefits of recycling.