Three Cumbrian railway stations have had dedicated chewing gum bins installed.
Bins have been installed at Barrow, Ulverston and Whitehaven and chewing gum deposited in these bins will be transformed into new products like coffee cups, stationery and trainer soles.
The specialist bins, which are also made from recycled chewing gum, are from Gumdrop Ltd – a pioneering UK-based company that has developed a unique recycling solution for chewing gum waste.
Craig Harrop, regional director for Northern in the North West, said: “Discarded chewing gum is an expensive and persistent issue for us. Its removal is a time-consuming process for our cleaning teams whose time could be better spent on the overall cleanliness and appearance of our stations.
“These new Gumdrop bins will provide our customers with a dedicated disposal point for their chewing gum and help ensure a cleaner environment for all rail users.”
