LOVENZ recycling project starts next week

Taupo District Council is getting behind sustainability by installing 30 new recycling bins around the town centre, lakefront, reserves and other tourist locations.

The ‘LOVENZ Recycle With Care’ bins are part of a nationwide sustainability initiative funded by Ministry for the Environment and being coordinated in the region by Environment Waikato. Taupo and Raglan were both selected to partake in the project.

Waikato University students designed the smart silver bins and created a marketing campaign and website to promote their use. The recycling bins will be located next to regular rubbish bins and usage will be tracked over the next two months in order to assess the impact of the project.

Councillor Kathryn Uvhagen says the project has a multitude of benefits for Taupo.

“The bins will make recycling easy for everyone – including our visitors. It will reduce the amount of waste going into our landfill and boost Taupo’s reputation not only as one of the most naturally beautiful spots in New Zealand, but as a community that strives to keep it beautiful.”

The ‘LOVENZ Recycle With Care’ bins will be launched on World Environment Day (June 5) at 10.30am outside Whitcoulls on Horomatangi Street.