BUSINESSES in Kiddermin-ster are being asked to recycle their aluminium drinks cans and foil so that trees can be grown in the dry lands of Africa.

Go Green recycling, part of Kidderminster Social Educat-ion Centre, has registered to take part in the Trees for Africa scheme, sponsored by the not-for-profit Alumin-ium Packaging Recycling Organ-isation (Alupro), working in partnership with the charity Tree Aid.

The group, which is made up of adults with learning disabilities, would like businesses to become involved and get into the recycling habit. It will provide companies with collection boxes and sacks and offer a full collection service.

"The Trees for Africa appeal is a great initiative allowing local businesses to help grow trees in Africa without going further than their recycling bin," said Ros Sheppard, the regional programme manager for Alupro.

"By recycling, aluminium businesses are also taking environmental action.

"Recycling aluminium uses only five per cent of the energy needed to make it from the raw material and with recycled cans often back on the shelf in just six weeks, the energy savings quickly grow."

The Trees for Africa scheme is expected to run until September 2006.

For further information about the Kidderminster recycling scheme, or to sign up, telephone Go Green Recycling on 01562 68773.