Teesside recycling centre opens reuse shop to reduce waste
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council's leader, Labour's Lisa Evans, said the shop would help the environment while offering "residents a practical way to save money and bag a bargain".
The reuse shop was opened at a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by representatives from both authorities.It will be run by Suez Recycling and Recovery UK and was opened as part of its contract extension to run the site until 2031.Suez's regional director Steve Patterson said: "The shop is an example of how we can all play our part in reducing waste and creating value for our communities."
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