Cyclists hailed for Malawi donations
BIKE share company nextbike has thanked generous Glaswegians for their donations towards a partnership with an upcycling charity in Malawi.
After receiving 760 donations of bicycle inner tubes, nextbike have said they are “hearted” by the generosity, which will be shared with Cycle of Good in the southwestern African nation.
Nextbike managing director Krysia Solheim, said: “Cycle of Good’s work is making a real difference with this community-based project and we’re delighted to see that the inner tubes donated will be getting a second chance in Malawi.”
Donations have been pouring into Bike For Good’s Haugh Street office, with donations still being welcomed by the nextbike distribution company.
The project will see the re-used inner bike tubes donated to create more than 1,600 upcycled products such as bike accessories and homeware in Malawi.
Products made from the upcycled materials will be sold in support of the Cycle of Good’s educational course and business opportunities for .
Kelly Shenton, Cycle of Good’s Business Manager, said: “We’re so glad that the city has got behind the initiative and want to thank nextbike and Bike For Good for their support.
“We’re thrilled to have received so many donations and can’t wait to see those inner tubes being reused for further repurposing.”
Having recently implemented a brand-new fleet of e-bikes across the city, nextbike has been backed by Glasgow City Council in an effort to clean up congestion and as a healthier way to travel for Glaswegians.
City councillor and Convener for Sustainability and Carbon Reduction, Anna Richardson, described the ebike initiative as “another clear demonstration of our commitment to pursue more sustainable forms of transport in Glasgow.”