CLACKMANNANSHIRE residents are being encouraged to join in with a new national event which promotes swapping, sharing and donating.
Pass it on Week will take place from Saturday 7 until Sunday 15 March and Zero Waste Scotland is promoting it to persuade people to give things they no longer want to someone else, rather than throwing them away.
Local people are being urged to donate items to charity, swap with friends and give second-hand goods a try, to minimise the amount of re-usable materials sent to landfill.
Zero Waste Scotland is also encouraging individuals, businesses, community groups, schools, colleges and charity and re-use shops to organise events such as swap shops, clothes swaps, repair workshops and upcycling sessions to help spread the word and give people a chance to get involved.
A huge range of materials are available on www.passitonweek.com to help anyone interested in organising an event or wanting to find out more about the week and what’s happening.
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