The PDS Primary Student Board would like to ask for community support with a new initiative. Our school is now a collection point for clean, dry plastic lids, as part of the ‘Lids4Kids’ initiative. We will pass the lids on to ‘Envision Hands’, who will melt them down, and use 3D printers to make prosthetic hands for children in need. We think this is something pretty special, and are excited to be involved.

Here are the key things we all need to know:

• Collect plastic milk, water and juice lids, with a #2 or #4 rating only
• Please remove any inserts before placing in collection box
• Please wash and dry lids before putting in collection box (otherwise they go mouldy/smelly and can’t be used)
• Plastic rings are to be cut off, cut in half and placed into usual recycling at home
• Bread tags can also be put in with lids for collection
• Boxes are located in all primary classrooms, the canteen, catering department, and at both primary and secondary office areas
• Please take note of the lids that can and cannot be used in this recycling program (see collection boxes for clear description)

Thank you for your support. Please see Misha Frankcombe or Mrs Maher for further information. You can also follow the ‘Lids4Kids’ Facebook page for further updates and information.