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Oltco Kent’s Steve Zoghob said ‘Recycle Bound has been extremely successful and we are grateful for all the individuals and local businesses that have come on board. We have installed multiple Recycle Bound solutions across Maidstone, Medway, West Malling and Tunbridge Wells and I’m proud that we can offer such an amazing product to our customers'.
Oltco’s Co-Director, Tom Stringer, adds: “We were so passionate about creating a product that would help to combat the global issue of plastic waste and after many years of testing and trying, Recycle Bound came out on top. After launching over two years ago, it’s amazing to say that the product has recycled the equivalent of over 200 million plastic straws.”
Oltco Director Johnny Pearce comments: “We’re so proud that Recycle Bound has hit this major milestone as it’s a testament to how great the product is. We’re thankful for the customers that have come on board and it’s an amazing achievement that Recycle Bound transformations are taking place across the UK.
Oltco Kent Plays Its Part In Recycling The Equivalent Of Over 200 Million Plastic Straws In Driveways Across The UK
ltco Kent, the leading sustainable resin bound driveway company, led by Jaye Cook and Steve Zoghob, has recently played its part in recycling the equivalent of over 200 million plastic straws in driveways up and down the country.
Oltco was inspired to develop the product as it had grown increasingly concerned about the devastating impact plastic waste was having on the Sinceplanet.itlaunched, Recycle Bound has seen a resounding success winning accolades including being named runner up for 'Recycled Product of the Year' in the National Recycling Awards.
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Created in 2019 as a unique solution to help tackle the issue of plastic waste, Recycle Bound is made utilising waste plastic (straws, plastic drink bottles and food packaging) from a plastic recycling point, where it is sorted and then crushed into a more manageable size. This is then granulated and mixed with Oltco’s resin blend to create the innovative product. Each square metre of Recycle Bound consists of the equivalent of 3,000 plastic straws. Therefore, if Recycle Bound was laid on a standard 50 square metre drive, the equivalent of 150,000 plastic straws would be recycled in the process. Although mainly used on driveways, paths and patios for the domestic market, Recycle Bound has also been used on larger commercial projects such as the Eden Project and the location of the G7 Summit, Carbis Bay Hotel.
To date, Oltco has recycled the equivalent of 882,000 plastic straws at the Eden Project.
Please call our team on 01622 278107 or visit oltco.co.uk for more information.
Using its innovative and award winning Recycle Bound solution, Oltco Kent has been committed towards tackling the issue of plastic waste and has played an integral role in Recycle Bound’s success story which is being used not only for domestic projects, but also at some of the UK’s leading hotels and attractions.
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HOSPITAL Maidstone Hospital, Hermitage Lane, Maidstone 01622 729000 MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY Maidstone & District 07562 521403 LIBRARY Castle Rd, Allington ME16 0PR 01622 683435 Martin Square, Larkfield 0300 041 3131
Tonbridge Rd. Methodist Church Halls Tunbridge Rd, Maidstone for hire during daytime. Please contact 07856 291121 for further details. MAIDSTONE LIONS CLUB Malcolm Luxton 0845 8339869 MALLING DISTRICT LIONS CLUBTed Inns 0845 8335735 PHARMACIES Delmergate Oaks Pharmacy, Royal British Legion Village, Aylesford 01622 882386 Paydens, 12 Martin Square, Larkfield 01732 843203 POLICE Maidstone Police Control Centre 101 Neighbourhood Police Officers Community Warden - Ditton Susan Absolon 07813 712081
COUNCIL Maidstone Borough Council, Maidstone House, Kings Street, Maidstone 01622 www.maidstone.gov.uk602000
Thursday 8-20th December Castlemas at Tonbridge Castle. (See Advert on Back Page).
(2nd) 1-4pm DamARA at Ditton Community Centre. (Ditton & Malling) Active Retirement Club. : 01622 297150 entertainment, games, quizzes. Outings 1.30–4pm Aylesford Short Mat Bowls Club. Aylesford Village Community Centre. Contact Ted 07913 914851 (Alternate) 7.30 - 9.30pm Maidstone Folk Dance Club meets in Tonbridge Rd. Maidstone Methodist Church Hall (Entrance in Bower Mount Rd.) Further details from 01622 761757.
Saturday 1st October 7pm Moonlit Walk 2022 for Heart of Kent Hospice. www.hokh.info/moonlit (See Page 21)
Aylesford History Group meet at the Aylesford Community Center. All welcome. 8-10pm The Heath Players at East Malling Institute, Mill Street. Lewis on 07703 813100.
Thursday 15th September Curry Night £30pp (includes £10 donation to charity) ‘Teenage Cancer Trust’. Choose from a set menu including starters, main and side dishes. Call 01732 521777 to book or visit turmericsquare.com
Mid Kent Embroidery & Textiles Group meet at Aylesford Village Hall, Forstal Rd. For info, contact Karin, mketgroup21@gmail.com 9–10am Ballet Company ballet classes to children 3 years+ at Hermitage Park Community Centre, Allington. Leyla Downton 07832 298780
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(2nd) 11am Art Society Malling, at Ryarsh Village Hall. (See page 21) (4th) 2pm AylesARA, over 50s meet in the Aylesford CC. Andrew Shilitto 01622 719830 (2nd & 4th) 3.30-5pm Healing Voices at Ditton Community Centre £2 to include a cuppa. Email healingvoiceskent@gmail.com or just turn up. Everyone welcome.
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Sunday 11th & 18th September 10am to 3pm Ditton Heritage Centre & Victorian Classroom Open Days. New Rd, Ditton, ME20 6AE. Books, documents, photographs, costumes and lots of other fascinating objects. Entry is free. Find us on Facebook
Saturday 24th September 9.30am-3pm East Malling Grand Stamp Fair at East Malling Village Hall, East Malling, ME19 6DD. Admission free. Light refreshments and free car park.
Sunday 11th September 9.30am Larkfield 10K 2022 at East Malling Research Centre. www.larkfield.ac.uk/larkfield-10k
12pm Over 50s line dancing at Larkfield VH, New Hythe Lane for beginners. 12.45pm Over 50s line dancing at Larkfield VH, New Hythe Lane. Easy level. 1-3pm Ditton Short Mat Bowls at Dittong Community Centre. moira-batchelor@ hotmail.co.uk 2pm Over 50s line dancing at Larkfield VH, New Hythe Lane. Adv dancers 01732 870715 2-4pm Weavering Sequence Dance Club at Weavering VH, Weavering St. £2.50. 01732 842765 or 01622 202194. (3rd, ex Bank Hols) 7.15 for 7.30 Barming Horticultural Society. VH, Heath Rd, Guests £2, info Julie 01622 726341. (2nd Ex. B/H) 7.45 Sept - May, Barming History Society.Barming VH, Heath Rd. Contact, Peter 01622 726512 (Last) 2-4pm Whist Club, small and friendly, meets at Detling Village Hall. All welcome. 7.30pm Group running from Larkfield Leisure Centre. www.larkfieldac.co.uk (Fortnightly) 7.30pm Tuneless Choir Maidstone. Loose Pavilion, Walnut Tree Lane. maidstone@tunelesschoir.com
Aylesford Farmers Market in the grounds of Aylesford Priory (4th) West Malling Farmers Market in the High Street. Please submit regular or one off events by 20th September to be included in October 2022 whether they are in person or via info@thelocaloracle.co.ukzoom.
Sept-May 2023 Mondays 8pm Maidstone Film Society at The Hazlitt Theatre, Maidstone. www.maidstone-film-society.org.uk
