Radbrook College compost bins

Students from Radbrook College in Shrewsbury are celebrating the beginning of a new environmentally-friendly gardening project at their site off Radbrook Road, which has been helped by the donation of a new compost bin and water butt provided by Veolia Environmental Services.

Staff from Shropshire Council’s waste management team and Veolia have been helping with their horticultural and environmental studies course, which is run as part of their New Horizons programme for adults with learning disabilities.   The aim of a garden project is to regenerate the current site to create a pleasant space for learning and relaxation, and involve the students to broaden their understanding of the environment and improve their quality of life through outdoor physical activity.

Mike Owen, Shropshire Council’s Cabinet member with responsibility for waste management, said:

“Composting is an integral part of environmentally-friendly gardening, transforming your waste into a valuable soil improver to help your garden to thrive.  We are currently offering Shropshire residents the chance to buy specially-discounted home compost bins from just £16; just visit our www.shropshire.getcomposting.com website for details.”

Keith Roberts, local Shropshire Councillor for Radbrook, said:

“It is good to see Veolia and members of the waste management team working with students at Radbrook College encouraging them to make their own compost, and encouraging the use of a water butt in their gardening project.”

Donald Macphail, Regional Director for Veolia, said:

“We are delighted to support this project.  I hope the students will find this a good way to deal with their kitchen and garden waste, as well as a useful tool to learn about the environment.”

Further information

For further information on the New Horizons programme for adults with learning difficulties – http://www.shrewsbury.ac.uk/courses/new_horizons/