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Is it possible to transform recycling on the high street?

In October 2018 Leeds City Council bravely allowed Hubbub the opportunity to run experimental recycling campaigns in the heart of the city. A year after the campaign was launched we can share results. Read more

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Published: 3rd December, 2019

Updated: 4th December, 2019

Author: Trewin Restorick

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Greenwashing is back and it has got more sophisticated

The surge of environmental interest has seen the return of Greenwashing but this time it is dressed in more sophisticated clothing. Companies have been quick to grasp that the public views plastic as ‘bad’ whilst anything with words like ‘compostable’ and ‘biodegradable’ are ‘good’. Read more

Posted to: Blog

Published: 29th November, 2019

Author: Trewin Restorick

Comments: 1

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Hubbub announces new sustainable food strategy

The debate around the environmental impact of our food system has moved significantly since Hubbub launched six years ago. In response, we've undertaken extensive public polling which has informed the focus of our new strategy. Read more

Posted to: Blog

Published: 26th November, 2019

Updated: 3rd December, 2019

Author: Trewin Restorick

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Meat vs vegan is no good for the planet

Tessa Tricks talks about meat vs vegan in the bid to eating more sustainably, and the power play between men, meat and protein, in her TEDx Talk. Read more

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Published: 12th November, 2019

Author: Tessa Tricks

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What On Earth have we learnt from our first podcast?

With winter drawing in and a second series brewing, we thought it was time to share some of the things we’ve learnt from making our first podcast. Read more

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Published: 11th November, 2019

Updated: 13th November, 2019

Author: Sarah Divall

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Plastic Pioneers campaign helping schools hit government plastic targets

The Government has urged schools to stop using single-use plastics by 2022. To explore how best to achieve this target Hubbub has teamed up with TK Maxx and Homesense to launch Plastic Pioneers. Read more

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Published: 29th October, 2019

Updated: 31st October, 2019

Author: Trewin Restorick

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Why everyone should be talking about periods

Periods are something we should all be talking about, whether you menstruate or not. The average person with regular periods will use 11,000 tampons in their lifetime and for every 100 metres of shorelines there are 20 washed up tampons or applicators. Read more

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Published: 10th October, 2019

Updated: 17th October, 2019

Author: ray hopkinson

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Hubbub’s response to the Climate Emergency

As we enter our sixth year, Hubbub recognises the need to redouble our efforts to tackle the climate emergency. Here are our five priorities for the year ahead. Read more

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Published: 1st October, 2019

Author: Trewin Restorick

Comments: 1

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New polling reveals British workers expect companies to do more on the environment

Hubbub discovered that more than two thirds of workers believe employers should take more responsibility to reduce their exposure to poor air quality. And yet, eight in ten UK employees are unsure whether their employer has a policy to protect them at work. Read more

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Published: 19th September, 2019

Updated: 23rd September, 2019

Author: Trewin Restorick

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Hubbub announces significant new investment in UK recycling

Hubbub today announced the twelve winners who have secured over investment of between £50,000 and £100,000 to boost coffee cup recycling facilities across the UK. Read more

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Published: 11th September, 2019

Author: Trewin Restorick

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Women's attitudes towards fast fashion revealed

New polling discovers that just 6% of women think they are well informed on the environmental impact of fast fashion. Read more

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Published: 5th September, 2019

Updated: 30th September, 2019

Author: Lottie Hanson-Lowe

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Hubbub launches new ‘What On Earth?’ Podcast

Hubbub is constantly exploring how to get complex environmental messages to a mainstream audience in a way that is compelling, accurate and thought-provoking. The new ‘What on Earth’ podcast provides another way to do this. Read more

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Published: 22nd August, 2019

Updated: 23rd August, 2019

Author: Trewin Restorick

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  • How to be more sustainable this Christmas jumper day

    The Christmas jumper is one of the worst examples of fast fashion with two out of five Christmas jumpers only being worn once over the festive period. Avoid this fast fashion fopaux with these four festive tips.

  • Is it possible to transform recycling on the high street?

    In October 2018 Leeds City Council bravely allowed Hubbub the opportunity to run experimental recycling campaigns in the heart of the city. A year after the campaign was launched we can share results.

  • 5 tips for dressing more sustainably at your festive party

    Stuck on what to wear for the upcoming office bash? Feeling the urge to grab something new last minute? Tempted by the online bargains even though you really shouldn’t?! Save the cash and follow our top 5 tips for a party-ready wardrobe.

  • 5 tips for saving money on your heating bill

    Household energy prices continue to climb higher and higher each year, so we've pulled together some easy top tips on saving money on your energy bills and keep your home toasty.

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  • How to recycle clothes too worn to wear

    Even stained, damaged and holey clothing can be recycled into new items, such as padding for chairs and car insulation and cleaning cloths. Here’s what you can do to make sure no fabrics end up in the bin ever again!

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    We're a social enterprise that works very like a creative agency for environmental issues. The best bit - all our profit goes back into our mission, because we're a charity too.

  • Set up a Community Fridge

    A Community Fridge is a simple way of enabling communities and businesses to share good food that would otherwise go to waste. Find your nearest Community Fridge or see what support is available to help you set up one of your own.

  • Meet the team

    We're a small team with huge ambitions - come and meet us.

  • Job opportunities

    Are you passionate about the environment and making it relevant to the mainstream? Keep an eye out here for job vacancies.

  • Neat Streets

    Creative ways to tackle litter using the latest thinking and designs from around the world.

  • Eat your pumpkin and join the #PumpkinRescue

    Pumpkins are for more than just carving, they taste gourd-eous too! Find out how to eat your pumpkin, get delicious recipes and find your local #PumpkinRescue event.

  • Ballot Bin

    How do you get people to dispose of cigarette butts properly? Combine an opinionated question with good design. The Ballot Bin is now available to order, keeping streets litter free.

  • Join the Pumpkin Rescue

    Pumpkins are for pies, not just carving. Join the #PumpkinRescue and run an event in their community this October to remind people to eat their pumpkin and cut food waste. See what tools we have to support you.

  • Plastic Fishing

    'Poly-Mer' and 'PET Project' are punts made out of 99% recycled plastic and are part of a new wave of Plastic Fishing trips, fishing litter out of the River Thames. Watch the journey from plastic bottle to boat to see how the punts came to life.

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