Somerset Council and SUEZ Recycling and Recovery UK, in collaboration with local author Ben Pulletz, are excited to announce the launch of children’s story writing competition, Luna and friends’ great food waste recycling journey.
Aimed at promoting the importance of food waste recycling among young residents and their families, the competition invites children aged 7 to 16 to get creative and submit their stories.
Councillor Richard Wilkins, Executive Member for Transport and Waste Services at Somerset Council, said:
We are thrilled to launch this unique competition that not only encourages creativity but also raises awareness about the importance of recycling food waste.
It’s a great opportunity for young minds to contribute to a greener future while showcasing their storytelling talents.
Somerset children are invited to write a short story, no more than 500 words, on the theme of food waste recycling. Children looking for inspiration can visit somerset.gov.uk/FoodCampaign to find out more about the food waste friends.
Lily Morton, Senior Community Liaison Manager at SUEZ said:
We are looking forward to receiving the creative entries from the children of Somerset!
Recycling is the best thing you can do with any unavoidable food waste and we want to encourage more residents to use their food waste recycling service. Getting the viewpoint of the younger generation on this subject will be really interesting to us and hopefully encourages people to start recycling more!
Prizes include book vouchers and copies of Ben Pulletz’s “Luna explores Somerset” book. Entrants must be aged between 7 and 16 and residents in the Somerset Council area.
Encouraging young writers to think about their environment and the impact of food waste, this competition is a wonderful opportunity for Somerset’s youth to engage in creative writing and make a positive difference.
Ben Pulletz said:
A great story activity for children to explore their creativity this summer, with my character Luna the Globetrotter, this will hopefully get children engaged in recycling and encourage them to learn about this green action and protect the planet for the future.
I am really looking forward to seeing the innovative take on the recycling world from our younger generation.
In Somerset, 7 out of 10 people recycle their food waste, however on average, around 21% of a household’s general rubbish bin is food waste (by weight). Recycling food waste is good for the planet and can be used to create green electricity and fertiliser.
To enter, children must write their stories and send them to recycle@somerset.gov.uk by 7 September, 2025. Handwritten or printed copies can also be dropped off at any Somerset library. Entries must include the child’s name, age, and their parent or guardian’s email address or phone number and location.
For more information and full terms and conditions, please visit somerset.gov.uk/FoodCampaign.
