The Recycle Boy

My New Business

My name is Niall and I'm 11 years old.

In October 2007 I set up my own business collecting recycling from houses in my local area. You can see my full story on my 'About My Business' page by clicking on the link on the left hand side.

Young St Andrews Citizen Of The Year

Today I went to the St Andrews Borough Council Chambers to collect my award for winning the Young Citizen of the year.

I have worked hard and carefully for the past 7 months recycling and trying to get more people to recycle with me. Most of these people are local residents who either don't have transport or who lead very busy lives.

I was very honored to receive this award and the best thing is that I not only received a trophy and a certificate but I was also awarded a cheque for £50!! I wonder if I can win it again next year.

There were other young people there too but they were a bit older than me and they had all done a lot of volunteering work, they received commendations.

I am trying to think of new ideas for my eco-business as I want to expand but at the same time, try and help save the planet.

 

My Australia trip 2008

Friday 7th March 08

My Nanna , Mum ,Erin and I arrived in Sydney Australia very tired and hot. I met my auntie katie and new uncle Terry. My new cousins Lauren , Lucy and Mitchell. We settled in really well but went to bed early after a 24 hour aeroplane journey.

Saturday 8th  March 08

Today my 3 cousins William , Georgie and Emily arrived in Aussie for 2 weeks. We all walked down to the beach.The rockpools were full of crabs and tiny fish.

OZ BLOG

Hi everyone

I'm off to Australia tomorrow!! I'm going to be writing a daily blog (hopefully) all about the things I get up to.

Click on the 'OZ BLOG' Page on the left hand side and read all about it there.

My Aunty is getting married, she lives in Pelican in Newcastle which is about one and a half hours drive north of Sydney. I can't wait to see Sydney and the bridge. Keep checking my blog, I'll try and put some photo's on too.

Niall

Holiday / Free Time

When I'm not re-cycling or helping saving the enviroment I travel down to England to see my dad and seeing my family.

I like to go into town, playing football,helping my jack-russel and playing with my couisons.  

Earnings So Far

Just to keep you updated with how my business is going.....I earned £12 today, taking my total earnings this year to £60.50 ALREADY!!! and a donation of £6.50 to the Woodland Trust. I hope I can keep it going.

Niall

Recycle Boy Is Proud To Announce Go Green Bags As Sponsor!

I am proud to now announce that Go Green Bags are happy to sponsor me.

Go Green Bags are providing my recycling bags because they are kind to the environment, they are washable and really nice bags. The bags I give to my customers say 'Be Fantastic Lose Plastic' on the side but some companies buy the bags with their own compan logo on the side.

Take a look at Go Green Bags website.

School Eco-Committee

As from January 2008,I am a school representative for the eco-committee.

That means that I have to suggest ways in which our school can become more environmentally friendly, think of new ideas to recycle and generally help the school to get a Green Flag.

Read more about the Green Flag for schools and what it means. Click here.

Green Bags

Go  Green bags are very good if you you want to help the enviroment. They come in handy whenever you need them. You can get different colours,styles and sizes.

FACT: You have to pay for your shopping bags when you go to the supermarket so buy a green bag that lasts and help the enviroment.

Michael Ballack

When Chelsea ace Michael Ballack was 10 years old living in Germany, he was re-cycling in his local town too.

Now Michael is earning a whopping £100,000 a week ! He collected glass bottles,plastic bottles and paper. His Dad kept driving him on to do the best he could.

My Sunday Business

Every Sunday of every week I take my time to get some money for my school trip.I travel round St.Andrews to my 15 customers to collect their re-cycling to my local re-cycling center.

I charge my environmental customers £1 per bag i can also give them a green bag for a £1. My day starts when I set off through the home of golf, cycling to people's houses. I am very lucky to have all my customers, but one stands out because I have lunch at their house!

When I arrive home I count up all my money I normally have alot, I add it to my bank and watch it grow.