Longford schools save 31,750 used batteries from landfill in recycling competition

 Schools across Longford have managed to save the record number of 31,750 used batteries while taking part in the WEEE Ireland School's Battery Recycling Competition.

 The competition has entered it's twelfth year and is encouraging primary and secondary school students across the country to participate , the initiative which also supports the LauraLynn Children's Hospice. The drive is being backed by TV and radio presenter Laura Woods, who was joined by one of this year’s winners – Scoil Naomh Pádraig in Ballyroan Dublin – to launch this year’s contest. “As a mother to two school-going children, it’s great to see this generation take on such an important challenge with enthusiasm and break all previous records'' .She added that “not only are their recycling efforts making a massive contribution to a greener environment, they’re also helping all the children and families who rely on LauraLynn’s services and support. 

This initiative returns in October for the new school year, it's open to all primary and secondary schools which collect at least 10 full 5kg boxes of  batteries in WEEE battery recycling counties which can be checked on their website ( https://www.weeeireland.ie/recycling-drop-off-map/)