WREXHAM residents are being urged to continue being 'mighty' recyclers this Christmas.

With Wales being the world’s third best recycling nation, Wrexham Council is backing Wales Recycles’ Mighty Mission to get to number one.

The latest recycling data revealed that Wales is one step closer to reaching the top spot, despite the challenges faced by Covid-19.

According to the council, Wales’ overall recycling rate saw a big boost this year, increasing from 63 per cent to 65 per cent.

This means that Wales are now recycling 65 per cent of their overall waste, exceeding Welsh Government’s 64 per cent target for this year.

Wrexham achieved a recycling rate of 69.62 per cent during this period.

Christmas is traditionally the time of year we create the most waste at home due to all the extra food we consume to the mountain of packaging from Christmas gift purchases, which is why it is a prime opportunity to make sure we are recycling everything we possibly can.

Cllr David A Bithell, lead member for environment and transport, said: "Welsh citizens are showing that they’re mighty when it comes to recycling and we should all be proud of our efforts, but there is still more we can do.

"We’re calling on our residents to keep up the good work over Christmas to help us reach the top spot.

"We know people in Wales care about protecting our beautiful country and recycling plays an essential role in tackling climate change.

"It’s a simple thing that everyone can do to help make a real difference."

For further information on how you can become a 'mighty recycler', visit https://news.wrexham.gov.uk/.