Derry City and Strabane Council is urging residents to 'Reduce, Reuse and Recycle'.
Representatives from the council will be attending the Winterland Market in Guildhall Square urging the public to recycle especially during the Christmas season.
The event starts today, 14 December, and runs until Sunday, 17 December.
The Council team will have a Pop-Up and Advice Stand at the evnt and will be providing tips on recycling and advice on increasing recycling efficiency.
Mr Conor Canning, Head of Environment at the council said: "Recycling is something which we can all do in our homes to make a direct and positive impact on our local environment. By making a few small changes this Christmas you can reduce what goes to landfill and reduce your carbon footprint on the local environment.
"Everyone over-indulges at this time of year but there are a few simple things people can do that will go a long way to help. When planning their Christmas dinner they can buy less food and help reduce their food waste, recycle wrapping paper or use reusable gift boxes, gift wrapping and bags. Once the festive season is over we will be actively encouraging people to bring their additional cardboard boxes and empty packaging to our recycling centres as well as their Christmas cards and non-metallic/non-sparkly wrapping paper."
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Council Urges Residents In L'Derry To 'Reduce, Reuse And Recycle'
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