Join us and take the Essex plastic pledge

Thanks to programmes such as Blue Planet II and Drowning in Plastic, we’ve all seen the devastating impact of becoming a plastic planet. 

Join us either as an individual or household and sign the Essex plastic pledge. You will receive a monthly e-newsletter packed with tips, and be entered into prize draws to win items that will help you reduce your plastics.

 

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Become a WasteBuster in 2020

Is one of your New Year’s resolutions to make more of a difference? Then why not join our team of WasteBusters volunteers empowering residents to waste less, save more and help preserve the environment.

We’re running a free training session on Saturday 1st February at Chelmsford Library, so why not come along and try something new for 2020!

For more information or to sign up for the training, please email [email protected].

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Want to save on your energy bills?

Looking for ways to save yourself some money in 2020? See if you could save on your energy bills with the Essex Energy Switch. The more people that register, the bigger the potential saving – register by 10 February. It’s free and there’s no obligation to switch.

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Toy donation project a huge success

Last November, in partnership with Lighthouse Furniture Project and a number of libraries across Essex, we set up toy donation drop-off points. We’re pleased to announce that it was a huge success.

Over 2,200 toys were generously donated by Essex residents. These were then passed on to local charities, including Basildon women’s refuge, to support families in need over the Christmas period. Thank you to everyone who got involved.

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Healthy and waste-free recipes

January is often a time people consider improving their diets. Eating the correct portions and storing our food correctly is also good for our wallets as we’re less likely to waste food.

Try some our favourite recipes this month to keep healthy.

Lentil Soup

Chickpea and Mushroom Stew

Lemon Chicken Slow Cooker Tagine

Berry Banana Slush

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Explore more of Essex’s countryside

We all love doing our bit for the planet. But interacting with nature and the great outdoors is just as important.

That’s why Explore Essex, the new brand for Essex County Council’s Culture and Green Spaces team, are offering a discount on their Explorer Pass and encouraging everyone to take the Explore Essex 2020 Challenge.

So whether it’s visiting a country park, taking a guided walk or discovering a parkrun, explore more of the beauty Essex has to offer.

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Mythbuster: Know the right recycling symbols

There are so many symbols on packaging nowadays, and it’s easy to be confused. Some symbols are just for information, others are more helpful when it comes to knowing whether you can recycle the packaging or not.

Check out this list of what each symbol means, so you’re never unsure again.

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