Inmates at the NSW prison are raising vital funds for charity through the initiative.
A recycling initiative at a New South Wales prison has diverted almost 80 tonnes of waste from landfill while raising vital funds for homelessness services.The coordinator says the work helps the inmates' days go fasterMaximum security inmates at the South Coast Correctional Centre have been sorting and recycling material from inside the prison, including their aluminium meal trays, drink containers and cardboard, since 2019.
Mr Orton said it was an incredibly beneficial program for the inmates, who could also able to obtain qualifications to assist their transition back into the community after their release. "The inmate delegate committee had a bit of a brainstorm with the admins and management and hand-picked a few local charities, but the Homeless Hub was selected.The recycling program has helped divert almost 80 tonnes of waste from landfill.
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