Langafel C of E Primary, in Longfield, competes for new playground in Sistema and TerraCycle competition

Recycled takeaway and food storage containers along with plastic water bottles could help a school get some new playground equipment.

Langafel C of E Primary in Longfield has signed up for a nationwide contest with food company Sistema and recycling experts TerraCycle to win a playground with a frame made from recycled materials.

It will include two slides, an approach ramp with rope and a large platform amongst other features.

Claire Holmes, who is pastoral lead for the school, said: “We are thrilled to be participating in this great contest from Sistema and we are calling on all members of the Longfield community to help us be in with a chance of winning a brand-new playground.

“This really is a great initiative that will not only help our school but also our environment, whilst educating our pupils and the local community on the importance of recycling.”

The school, in Main Road, is asking people in the village to bring in their waste which cannot be recycled kerbside and would otherwise end up in landfill to help them win the competition.

The Sistema Recycled Playground Contest is running until December 18 when the school which has collected the most waste will be crowned the winner.

You can drop off used food storage containers and lids, and reusable plastic water bottles and caps at the collection box at the school office between 8am and 5pm Monday to Friday in term time.

During the school holidays, it is open from 9am to midday, Monday to Friday.

Langafel C of E Primary School also collects items for other TerraCycle programmes including laundry washing capsules and pods, tumble dryer sheets and crisp, popcorn, nuts and biscuit packets.

The waste is then sent to TerraCycle and shredded, cleaned and turned into pellets which can then be used by manufacturers to create new plastic products, such as outdoor furniture.