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Leicestershire County Council Supports Food Waste Action Week 2026 March 4, 2026 Leicestershire County Council is proud to support Food Waste Action Week 2026, the UK’s biggest annual food waste reduction campaign, running 9–15 March…
Love the Planet This Valentine’s Day: Simple Ways to Cut Waste in Leicestershire February 13, 2026 Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to mean piles of packaging, pricey roses or gifts that end up gathering dust.…
Lunar New Year – Year of the Horse February 13, 2026 17th February marks the beginning of the Lunar or Chinese New Year and for many people it’s an opportunity…
Simple Ways to Cut Down on Food Waste This Spooky Season October 24, 2025 Halloween is a time for fun, food, and festivities—but it can also lead to a surprising amount of waste.…
Reducing Halloween Waste: Join the Wear Care and Repair Movement September 4, 2025 As Halloween approaches, it’s easy to get swept up in the excitement of costumes, decorations, and seasonal fun. There are…
International Compost Awareness Week 4th-10th May May 2, 2025 International Compost Awareness Week is held yearly in early May. The aim is to raise awareness of the…
What to do with Chocolate leftover from Easter? April 28, 2025 In the UK we eat an estimated 660,900 tonnes of chocolate a year, an average of 11kg per person per…
Launch of New Waste Prevention Map for Leicestershire January 20, 2025 Over the last few months, the Waste Initiatives team have been working hard to create a map for the…
Recycling is Good But….. July 12, 2024 Following some recent research on messaging, Keep Britain Tidy have developed some new graphics that better explain what…

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