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Huhtamaki (Lurgan) has been unveiled as a new sponsor for the Eco-Schools programme in Northern Ireland.

Huhtamaki is a leading provider of sustainable packaging solutions for consumers around the world. Huhtamaki has over 100 years of history employing around 18,000 employees, operating in 36 countries and 101 locations around the world. The Huhtamaki Lurgan site produces fiber egg cartons, cup carriers and lids, and is based in Dollingstown, Co. Armagh.

Eco-Schools is an international environmental education programme, with local charity Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful operating the initiative in Northern Ireland. This year was a historic year for the programme- with over half of schools in Northern Ireland reaching Green Flag status. The Eco-Schools programme is designed to allow pupils to think global but act local to help ensure that our wonderful world can look forward to a cleaner, greener future.

The Eco-School’s Litter topic aims to raise awareness of the impact litter has on our environment and demonstrate that litter reduction and prevention is an ongoing process involving the whole school community. It also encourages students to take action to improve their local environment through litter-picking, awareness campaigns or community events.

Schools can also raise awareness in class and at assemblies, appoint litter monitors and install more bins or move existing ones to problem areas.

Huhtamaki’s ambition is to become the first choice in sustainable packaging solutions, embedding sustainability in everything they do. Huhtamaki (Lurgan) is the biggest re-processer of recycled fibre in Northern Ireland.

Jeff Kearon, Supply Chain Manager, Huhtamaki Lurgan, said:

“We’re delighted to be sponsoring the Eco Schools Litter Programme this year and supporting schools to integrate environmental education into daily learning and school culture. The programme fits perfectly with Huhtamaki’s sustainability ambitions, and we are looking forward to helping students make environmental improvements both in and outside the classroom.

Eric Randall, CEO at Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful, said:

“We’re delighted to partner with Huhtamaki to deliver of the Eco-Schools Litter topic. As the biodiversity and climate crises continue, environmental education is more important now than ever.

The Eco-Schools programme supports schools and pupils to improve their local environment, while at the same time equipping young people with the skills and resilience needed to address climate challenges head on.”

Find out more: https://www.eco-schoolsni.org/cgi-bin/generic?instanceID=16