'Waste' plastic will turn into a bench
POMFRET – Plastic waste was collected for recycling and because the town’s campaign was so successful, the town earned a much-needed park bench.
After six months of dedicated effort, the Pomfret Recreation Department has successfully collected more than 1,000 pounds of plastic waste for a recycling initiative aimed at supporting local environmental efforts. The campaign’s success is being celebrated as a testament to the growing awareness of plastic’s environmental impact and the importance of recycling, said Recreation Department Director Carrie Wolfe.
The initiative, which called on residents to donate their used plastic, has garnered an overwhelming response from across the Quiet Corner. Wolfe said. She and Beverly Champany, Recreation Commission Board member, said receiving contributions from all around the Quiet Corner area, illustrated how people are becoming increasingly conscious of their environmental footprint.
“It’s amazing to see how much plastic we truly use in our daily lives,” said Wolfe. “The response was incredible, and it’s clear that the community really cares about making a positive impact on our environment.”
As part of the initiative, the collected plastic will be used to create a much-needed park bench. The final design was selected by Wolfe and Champany who chose the color for the new addition. The bench is expected to be delivered soon, providing much-needed seating options for visitors to the Recreation Park.
“This is just the start,” Wolfe added. “The park definitely needs more seating, and we’re hopeful this project will inspire further efforts to improve the park and continue addressing issues like plastic waste.”
With the new bench soon to be installed, the Pomfret Recreation Department is excited to continue working together with the community to make their environment cleaner and more sustainable.
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First Selectman Maureen Nicholson, above, and Recreation board member Bev Champany.