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Planning a low waste Christmas November 24, 2020 The amount of waste produced in our homes usually increases by around a third over the Christmas period and in…
Take Charge of ‘Zombie batteries’ October 27, 2020 We have more batteries in our homes than ever before. They power everything from laptops and mobile phones to toothbrushes…
Wasting food: It’s out of date October 16, 2020 Take a stand for our environment. When food is wasted the valuable resources needed to produce it are wasted too;…
Recycle Week 21st – 27th September 2020 September 21, 2020 Recycle Week 21st – 27th September 2020 Thanking the Nation This Recycle Week, Leicestershire County Council are thanking residents for…
Earth Overshoot Day 2020 (50th anniversary) August 22, 2020 In 2019 Earth Overshoot day fell on 29th July. This year the date has been pushed back by 34 days…
Homegrown food and glorious gluts August 10, 2020 The National Allotment Society’s annual National allotments week (10th to 16th August) is celebrating “Growing food for health and wellbeing”…
Planning a holiday this year? August 7, 2020 Here are a few interesting stats to ponder while you count down the days to your break. Over £ ½…
Food Waste – Keep Crushing it August 7, 2020 Reducing food waste is one of the most effective things any individual or household can do to reduce their impact…
#CanYourWasteWait May 18, 2020 Coronavirus – waste and recycling information for residents COVID-specific waste If you are self isolating because you fall into a…

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