A local housewares manufacturer invited a local primary school in Hyndburn to see for themselves how recycling works in practice.

Hyndburn Park Primary School, in Park Road, visited the manufacturing premises of What More, in Altham, as they have been studying the environment and the impact of single use plastics on the planet.

What More, manufacturer of the household brand Wham on Shuttleworth Mead Business Park, produces millions of plastic goods per year.

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Tony Grimshaw, director of What More UK, said: "It was fantastic to have the children in our factory and be able to show them in real life how we care for the environment through all our processes.

"We take our manufacturing and environmental responsibilities very seriously, and it's great to be able to pass this on to primary age children, with the message that not all plastic is drastic!"

The pupils were fascinated to see the size and scale of What More, and how it takes environmental concerns seriously and implements measures to reduce its impact on the planet.

The visit went so well that a second class were also invited, so those pupils could learn more about What More.

Garry Ireland, operations director, said: "The children were really interested and engaged in what we were showing and telling them, and it's great to be able to pass this on at a young age."

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What More says it is a 'responsible manufacturer' which has a fully recycled range, as well as producing goods which mean other, non-recyclable coverings don't have to be used, such as reusable plastic lunch boxes.

Single use plastics, including margarine tubs, are used by What More to create reusable products.

The firm's Upcycled range of housewares is made from 95 per cent recycled post-consumer plastics.

Every year, What More gives a new lease of life to more than 5,000 tonnes of recycled plastic, made up of both domestic and industrial waste.

Sally Hulse, HR manager, added: "We love having students in to learn more about our processes and how we work.

"They're so interested in what goes on, hopefully we can inspire them to be future engineers!

"We had over 60 thank you letters after the visits, all remembering our phrase Reduce-Reuse-Recycle, and thanking us for enriching their learning on their Keen to be Green topic!"