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Fast fashion has been the buzz word for the past few years but what does it mean and why is it really that bad? Fast fashion is defined as the mass production of clothes that represent the latest trends at high speed and low cost. The high speed production usually comes at a cost to the planet and ...
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Plastic Free July is a global movement that helps millions of people be part of the solution to plastic pollution – so we can have cleaner streets, oceans, and beautiful communities. Will you be part of Plastic Free July by choosing to refuse single-use plastics? Yes, I will take the challenge. Lea...
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Job Description for Waste Awareness, Communications & Education Manager Main purpose and scope of job All employees to take care for their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions. Additionally, employees must also co-operate with the company to enable...
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This summer let's move away from Temu and Amazon, there are loads of things you can do that are waste free or generate as little waste as possible, whether it is something you do with younger children or older, they can all enjoy it. Here are some ideas to keep the kids entertained: Junk modelling ...
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Plastic is one of the most popular and useful materials of modern times: we now use about 20 times more plastic than we did 50 years ago. Its popularity and widespread use is why handling it responsibly and correctly once it becomes waste is so vitally important. We can optimise the lifespan of pla...
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Food waste digesters are quite different to normal compost at home options. Digesters, like the The Green Cone turns cooked and uncooked leftover food, including meat, fish and bones, into nutrient-rich soil conditioner – no stirring or turning required. It won't produce compost, but it will feed t...
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There is a repair revolution gathering pace in Buckinghamshire and we are encouraging more people to take part and maybe even start their own in their local area. Repair Cafes are meeting places where people can repair things (together) and the idea is spreading. Visitors bring their broken items f...
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The strap line of Jodi Picoult’s book Small Great Things “There is a fire raging, and we have two choices: we can turn our backs, or we could try to fight it " could easily be adopted by the fight against climate change. Dr Martin Luther King Jr quoted “If I cannot do great things, I can do small t...
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There's lots to think about as you plan your first year at uni, so we're here to help with some of it. Furnishing your halls - there's no need to go out and spend loads on brand new furniture, furnishings, pots, pans & crockery. Before you go, pop down to your nearest charity reuse shop (at Aston C...
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You cannot fail to miss the growing popularity of upcycling furniture. You may have considered it for yourself but are unsure where to start with designing a new look for your chest of drawers, desk or bedside cabinet. Knowing where to look for ideas may just give you enough encouragement to pick u...
https://www.recycleforbuckinghamshire.co.uk/upcycling/upcycle/