GREEN ENVIRONMENTAL AGONY AUNT

Melton Borough Council now has their very own ‘Green Environmental Agony Aunt’, ‘Ask Amanda’ a sort of green guru will promote the principles of environmentally sustainable practices as well as clear up any common misunderstandings and in general raise awareness to the Boroughs residents on a range of issues including waste minimisation, recycling , carbon reduction and the changing climate. ‘Ask Amanda’ will provide advice on a wide range of issues such as our recycling service, waste reduction, home composting, offer green tips such as how to make the most of your leftovers and in general encourage sustainable lifestyles and habits.

‘Ask Amanda’ already has her own regular article in ten Parish newsletters covering over fifteen villages. Residents have the opportunity to ask questions relating to green lifestyles and waste management services that the council provide. Each month ‘Ask Amanda’ will answer questions that residents have asked through the parish newsletter article. Residents are also invited to send in their own ‘green tips’ to share with their neighbours, which will also be included in the article.

The initiative is going well and ‘Ask Amanda’ is beginning to make herself well known to the residents of Melton. To allow all residents access to the article, it will now be incorporated into tenant’s newsletters which will widen the distribution and include residents within the town.

So why not ‘Ask Amanda’ something you’ve always wanted to know? Email her at askamanda@melton.gov.uk or write to ‘Ask Amanda’ Melton Borough Council, Council offices, Nottingham Road, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire LE13 0UL.