Compost Workshops in Essex Postponed

Coronavirus impact on waste services

POSTPONED – Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, precautions are being put in place to ensure Coronavirus is not spread via your waste and recycling. Find out more on how waste and recycling services might change.

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Compost workshops postponed

Due to the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak we have taken the precaution to postpone all of our compost workshops this spring, including the first one which was to be held in Brentwood this Saturday. Our responsibility to keep individuals safe remains paramount. We aim to reschedule the workshops later in the year. By staying subscribed to this newsletter you will be the first to know once the new dates have been set.

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Recycling centre summer opening times

Recycling centres across Essex have changed their opening times. However, just because recycling centres are opening longer, always think before you visit.

There are so many easy ways to get rid of your unwanted items. You may even be able to support your local community. From furniture and white goods to clothing and toys, you can get rid of almost anything, and give it a new home.

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Sign your business up to the Plastic Pledge

The Essex Plastic Pledge campaign is now asking Essex businesses and community groups to get involved and see how they can reduce single-use plastic waste at work. Each group that signs the Essex Plastic Pledge will receive a FREE online resource pack, full of hints and tips on quick and easy switches to inspire people.

 

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Solar panel scheme launches

Are you interested in purchasing solar panels but don’t know where to start? Solar Together Essex is a solar panel group-buying scheme for Essex residents and businesses that provides an easy and safe way to generate your own energy. Register before 28 April and you could save money on your energy bills and reduce your carbon footprint.

 

 

 

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Make your food last longer

Do you know how to best store your food to make them last longer? Love Food Hate Waste has a great guide that covers the most common food we waste. By making food last longer you’ll save money and protect the planet too.

Our favourite recipes this month include:

Mini pizza from bread-end-crusts

Pomegranate-infused cabbage

Whole wheat Pangritata

 

 

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Mythbuster: Can crisp packets be recycled?

Crisp packets are made from a mixture of plastic and foil, so cannot be recycled in your kerbside recycling collection. They should be placed in your general rubbish bin or taken to a special TerraCycle crisp packet recycling point. Once collected by TerraCycle, the crisp packets are separated by plastic type, cleaned and made into plastic pellets to make new recycled products.

 

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