THE recycling efforts of a Tavistock business have been recognised by the Woodland Trust who have planted a tree in their honour.
For several years, computer shop Qwerty has been collecting used inkjet and toner cartridges and sending them off for recycling.
To show its gratitude, the Woodland Trust has planted a tree in Qwerty?s name in its new 800 acre forest at Belhus Chase, Essex.
The tree is one of 40,000 in the plantation, which links ancient woodlands, providing a wonderful public open space.
Alison Fife, a partner in Qwerty, said on average the shop collects about 100 cartridges a month.
?We started the recycling about nine years ago, because the environment is something that concerns us,? she said. ?Our association with the Woodland Trust started more recently.?
She said the money raised through the recycling goes to the Friends of the Wharf, and the latest cheque for £40 will be making its way to them soon.
?It?s been so successful that we?ve decided to offer some funds to other local charities as well as the Friends,? she said.
First to receive a share of the funds will be Chicks, the charity which provides country holidays for inner-city kids.
Anyone who would like to donate their used inkjet and toner cartridges for recycling and fundraising can drop them into the Qwerty shop in Pym Street.