ELVES from a school in Rugby are turning litter into glitter this Christmas.
Pupils from Avon Park School have volunteered to transform rubbish commonly found discarded at the roadside into festive decorations as part of a national campaign.
They have decorated a tree at Roadchef’s Watford Gap services, turning items such as discarded crisp packets and disposable cups into animal-themed decorations.
It is part of a campaign run by National Highways, Roadchef and Westmorland Farmshop to raise awareness of the problems caused by roadside litter during the festive period.
The school is part of Witherslack Group, which has 26 schools across England that were also partnered with a local Roadchef service station.
CEO Jude Jones said: “We’re incredibly proud of our pupils for being a part of this fabulous initiative.
“Turning roadside litter into festive decorations not only helps improve our local environment but also teaches our children and young people the importance of taking responsibility for the world around them.
“It’s fantastic to see them actively making a difference, and initiatives like this inspire our pupils to develop habits and behaviours that will benefit their communities for years to come.”
Their efforts come as part of National Highways’ ongoing drive to reduce roadside rubbish.
Head of Customer Journeys Freda Rashdi said: “Having to clear up litter on our roads causes unnecessary journey delays and costs the taxpayer millions of pounds a year, as well as endangering wildlife living close to our roads.
“If you are driving home for Christmas, please dispose of your rubbish responsibly and help to make sure everyone gets to spend as much time with their loved ones as possible.”
Stuart Attfield, Head of Marketing at Roadchef, added: “Seeing school children turn roadside litter into glitter is a brilliant reminder that small actions can make a big difference.
“By joining forces, we can reduce litter on the UK’s motorways and help keep our roads happier, safer, greener and more welcoming for everyone this Christmas.”
