Poster competition on recycling

SCHOOLCHILDREN can help inspire residents to recycle more by creating a work of art.

Youngsters aged between eight and 14 have been invited to create an eye-catching poster to encourage recycling.

The winning design will have their piece unveiled at their school and it will then be displayed at one of Leicestershire County Council’s recycling and household waste sites.

The winner’s school will also receive book vouchers as a prize.

Councillor Blake Pain, county council cabinet member for waste, said: “We want children across Leicestershire to get more enthused and engaged when it comes to recycling and I cannot wait to see what inventive designs pupils can come up with.

“This competition is a great way for youngsters to have fun, while learning about the difference recycling can make to the world. Hopefully they will be able to take important messages learned home to their families to encourage people across the county to recycle.”

All recycle posters sent in for consideration should be: original designs created by hand or by computer created on A4 paper, in portrait and in full colour an include why recycling is important and the benefits.

Schools must then pick the top three posters, designed by either pupils or classes, and send them in to the county council for consideration.

Entries must include the name and age of the pupil or class name, along with the name and address of the school.

The competition started on March 12 and will run until Friday, April 27.

The winner will be chosen by a judging panel and will be announced late May.