The York recycling initiative, Foil for Snappy, have received a national award for their outstanding work in recycling drink cans and other aluminium packaging.
What is the York Recycling Initiative, Foil for Snappy?
Foil for Snappy was created by Karen Nash in December 2012 to help raise funds for The Snappy Trust. The Snappy Trust, formerly known as Snappy (Special Needs Activities and Play Provision for York), is a registered charity supporting children and young people with wide ranging disabilities, from across the York area and was originally set up back in 1985.
Why We Chose Foil for Snappy for a Green Can Award
The Every Can Counts Green Can Award has been awarded to Karen Nash and her Foil for Snappy project in recognition of her hard work and dedication to improving aluminium recycling in York. The project collects drink cans, foil and household cables for recycling in York. The material is sold to L. Clancey & Sons – an aluminium recycling centre based on the outskirts of York in Murton. Since its establishment Foil for Snappy has recycled over 7 tonnes of aluminium material, raising £5000 for The Snappy Trust.
The Foil for Snappy project has gone from strength to strength over the years and now operates over 50 collection points across York in a variety of locations, including supermarket car parks, community buildings and local businesses.
What We Had to Say About the Award
Presenting the award, Chris Latham-Warde, Programme Manager for Every Can Counts, said “Karen has achieved brilliant results since starting Foil for Snappy. Thanks to Karen, York residents have the opportunity to support an important local charity whilst also doing the right thing for the environment by recycling their drink cans and other aluminium packaging. The project’s work is of benefit to both the local community and the wider environment, so it’s a privilege to present Karen with this Green Can Award.”
Karen Nash, the Project Leader for Foil for Snappy, said “The Snappy Trust supports over 300 children with additional needs including my own son. By recycling what others throw away we are fundraising for them and saving the planet at the same time which is very satisfying. I never imagined that asking friends of Snappy to collect a few Christmas drink cans and mince pie cases to raise a little bit of extra money could become a city-wide aluminium recycling collection. I am very proud of what we have achieved and to receive this national award in recognition of our hard work is very special.”
Anne Stamp, Service Manager at The Snappy Trust said “We are incredibly grateful for the Foil for Snappy project. Not only has it raised awareness for The Snappy Trust but also for the environment, so much so that even the young people who attend Snappy have become more responsible with their cans.”
What is the Green Can Award Initiative?
- This national recycling award recognises businesses, organisations and people who are going above and beyond when it comes to drink can recycling.
- We want to put a spotlight on those who are going the extra mile to make their cans count, and inspire others to follow in their footsteps!
- Whether you’ve set up new recycling points, started running workplace awareness events, recruiting a recycling champion or you’re collecting cans for a charitable cause – we want to hear from you!
How Can I Apply for this Recycling Award?
Any business, organisation or individual whose activities have promoted can recycling and/or demonstrably increased recycling rates can apply. Visit our web page to apply now!
