recycling programme.

Keep Bermuda Beautiful is currently carrying out detailed research into recycling projects around the world and they hope to share their results with the Government.

Eventually the aim is to enlarge the kerbside collections of recycables such as glass, tin cans and possibly even plastics.

KBB president Scott Kitson revealed details of the project as he addressed Hamilton Lions.

"We are looking at how other countries conduct their kerbside recycling programmes, with a view to how Bermuda can expand its current scheme,'' he said.

Examples of possible new ideas include having plastic bins designated especially for recycling.

KBB has already met with the Works and Engineering Department, and once the study is complete, a full appraisal will take place.

Works and Engineering Minister C. V. (Jim) Woolridge said: "We are always looking for ways to improve our service. Whatever they can do to assist us will be welcome.'' Inherent in new recycling plans could be plans for public education, to encourage Bermudians to cast off their throwaway society attitude.

At present only ten percent of Bermuda's containers are recycled, in addition to receptacles at the Tynes Bay incinerator.

Plans to make it more convenient would be acceptable to the public and a possibility of different bins for separation of green waste could be another prospect.

But Scott Kitson told the Lions that they could reduce the amount of possible trash at source, by for example, using reusable containers for lunches instead of a constant supply of bags.

Also, materials could be reused. Old newspapers could be utilised as animal bedding or as fire lighters.

"An effective system for the return of metal and glass containers exists, yet most of the Island does not take the time to participate in the scheme.'' CLUB CLB