Recycling does matter – find out why

Mythbuster: Recycling does matter

RECYCLING: We all know how to recycle plastic bottles and cardboard, but sometimes it’s difficult to know what items to place in which container. Items such as food waste, nappies, plastic toys and textiles, mistakenly placed in the recycling bin can cause issues during the recycling process.

Thankfully, we’ve created some simple tips to help. Watch the full video to learn more.

 

Be inspired during Zero Waste Week

Did you know Zero Waste Week is 2-6 September? This annual awareness campaign aims to help you reduce waste, save money and preserve resources.

So if you have a personal desire to make change happen then sign up and be a part of the solution. Whether it’s your home, organisation, school or community you can make small changes that will lead to big improvements.

 

Seasonal August recipes

It’s August, so that means we can easily have a glut of blackberries, beans, courgettes, potatoes and tomatoes. Luckily there’s some great recipes to use up these delicious seasonal foods.

Versatile Tomato and Courgette Sauce

Courgette and Sweet Potato Loaf

Leftover Potato Hash

Quick Fruit Jam

 

Grab yourself a bargain before next term

Are you going to university soon, or preparing your children to return to school? It can be stressful to get everything organised. More and more people are now using their local Freegle groups to save themselves money and time. You can collect items for free that you really need.

Books, clothes and stationary can all be swapped. It’s easy, free and a great way to support your local community.

Local furniture projects are also great places to pick up a bargain.

 

Stay hydrated and prevent plastic pollution

The recent heatwaves may have made us think about staying hydrated. But have you consider getting yourself a reusable water bottle and filling it up on the go? That way we can all do our bit to reduce the amount of plastic we use.

Its easy, just look out for the Refill sticker in shop windows or download the app to find your nearest water Refill station.

 

Visit Hopeworx to make a difference

More and more Essex residents are discovering the benefits of supporting furniture projects. Whether it’s finding the perfect piece of furniture or wanting to get rid of furniture, support others in your local community.

Hopeworx, based in Rayleigh, seeks to transform communities by meeting the needs of local people. Visit them today to make a difference.

 

Save time this bank holiday

Recycling centres across Essex will be busy during the upcoming bank holiday. But why not save yourself time by considering an alternative?

Can your items be donated to a furniture project or online via the free platform Freegle? Items can be given away and you don’t need to leave the comfort of your own home. Alternatively, make the most of what you can recycle by using your kerbside collection?

 

Re-Cycle your bicycle

Re-Cycle Bikes to Africa is a small charity based in Colchester who receives pre-loved bikes. Each bike is inspected, prepped and then sent out to rural communities in Africa. Any that are deemed unsuitable will be stripped down for spare parts and recycled. They also raise funds and since January 2019 they have sent over 7,000 bikes to Africa.

So if you live in the Colchester area why not save the environment and support a worthwhile cause?

 

Basildon flood scheme shortlisted for awards

A recent Essex County Council flood alleviation scheme, SPONGE 2020, has been shortlisted for two major awards, the Floods Visionary Award and the Climate Resilience Project of the Year.

The scheme, delivered at Basildon Hospital, involved the redevelopment of two courtyards with sustainable drainage systems and water gardens to reduce flood risk and make the area more appealing to visitors and patients.

 

 

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