Primary school pupils in York are building a den with old Christmas trees, following a donation from a local company.
York-based waste company, Divert, donated the trees to Woodthorpe Primary School.
Collecting thousands of trees every year in the York area, Divert decided to hold 10 from going to the usual composting.
Residents of York also reached out to Divert to remove their used Christmas trees, paving the way for the initiative. Woodthorpe Primary is now set to use the trees as a centrepiece for a creative learning experience at the school.
READ NEXT:
- Tim Forber is next North Yorkshire Police chief constable
- York is top English city to visit says Condé Nast Traveller
- Final stages of work announced for Tadcaster Road, York
The children will work with the trees in art classes and use them to build a den in a "hands on" way to learn about repurposing and sustainability.
Liam Parkinson, head of logistics at Divert, said: "It's truly inspiring to see how these Christmas trees can bring such delight and learning opportunities to the children.
"We look forward to continuing our support for schools and building relationships with other like-minded organizations."
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereLast Updated:
Report this comment Cancel