Police riot shields that are no longer in use are being transformed into greenhouses by a South Wales police force, for use by local schools, community groups and charities. Police riot shields, which are non-recyclable, have a limited shelf life. Once expired, the shields are replaced and the old ones are discarded as waste and sent to landfill. The idea to transform police riot shields … Continue reading Greenhouses built from upcycled police riot shields donated to schools and communities in South Wales