Local superhero Trash Can Stan
inspires litter-picking at SMT GB A local 5-year old, real name George, living in Duxford created his own costume on Superhero Day at school, calling himself Trash Can Stan. Since then he has been going for walks around Duxford village collecting litter. Along with his parents, he has arranged weekend litter picks which a few villagers and the local MP, Heidi Allen also joined.
Inspired by George’s efforts and wishing to do more to look after the local area and protect wildlife an SMT GB employee based in Duxford, Helena Urquart-Woodward has recruited a team of litter picking volunteers who will head out at lunchtimes to collect rubbish in and around the village. Trash Can Stan was invited to SMT HQ in Duxford to officially
kick off activities. He met his new team of sidekicks and had a look round some of the Volvo machines before being presented with a new mode of transport to assist with his litter picking efforts, a Volvo pedal hauler.
Amy Metcalfe, Marketing Director comments; “We’ve been really impressed by George’s efforts in Duxford and wanted to thank him for the inspiration he has brought to our business.
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His initiative will hopefully lead to a cleaner environment for both people and wildlife in and around the village.” The SMT GB litter picking team has been out a few times since then, cleaning up around the Duxford site and moving into the village. It’s surprised the team how much they have found, but the difference is already noticeable.
Helena says; “Not only has it been great to clean up the local area but also it’s been a good way for people within the business to get out at lunchtime and do something positive with other like- minded people. It’s been good for teambuilding, too, as people from different departments across the business are getting to know each other better.” ■ Amy Metcalfe
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