Waste DVD premiere
Teenage actors were star guests when waste chiefs premiered a unique DVD promoting recycling to young people.
The 12 minute educational DVD, ‘Get It Sorted – A Film About Rubbish’, stars young Liverpool actors Jack Mulhanney and Anneka Desai, both 15, and shows how waste is treated once it has been put in a household bin by following two local teenagers on their journey from doorstep to reprocessing.
The short film – commissioned by Merseyside Waste Disposal Authority (MWDA) – was premiered to a special audience of 50 pupils from St Patrick’s Primary School, Park Road, Liverpool, on Wednesday this week, with Jack and Anneka as special guests at the Contemporary Urban Centre event.
Councillor Kevin Cluskey, Chairperson of MWDA, said: “We’re always trying to get the message over that waste is a resource, and this DVD is another method for telling people. We hope all school kids from around Merseyside like it!”
The film is part of MWDA’s Education and Awareness programme, which aims to get across the message of waste management to schools and other education providers throughout Merseyside. Last year there were 71 visits provided for the local community under the programme. 1738 visitors were engaged with, including schools, local voluntary groups and businesses. MWDA also supported the Liverpool Community College BTEC course in fashion, providing sponsorship of their annual fashion show.
Carl Beer, Director of MWDA, said: “This film simply shows what happens to rubbish and recycling once it’s left your home. We hope it entertains and informs.”
The film was produced by Duke Street-based Red Hot Media UK. Richard Wallace of Red Hot commented: "It was fantastic to work on such a worthwhile project with a client who was so passionate about what they do. Our two young presenters from The Acting Academy really make the film."
