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Food Connect pilot saves 260,000 meals’ worth of food – what’s next?

Food Connect pilot saves 260,000 meals’ worth of food – what’s next?

Last year, Hubbub trialed a new food surplus redistribution service in Milton Keynes called ‘Food Connect’. Today we share the results of the six month pilot. Read more

Posted to: Blog

Published: 30th March, 2021

Updated: 1st April, 2021

Author: Alex Robinson

Drone technology and AI used in UK-first to tackle  litter

Drone technology and AI used in UK-first to tackle  litter

This ground breaking anti-littering campaign supported by Mcdonalds and their partners will use drones and AI to track littering habits and inform solutions. Find out how. Read more

Posted to: Blog

Published: 25th March, 2021

Updated: 1st April, 2021

Author: Trewin Restorick

How responsible should companies be for helping homeworking employees live sustainably?

How responsible should companies be for helping homeworking employees live sustainably?

With lots of us working from home a lot more than before COVID-19, what is the carbon impact of this and how can companies help their employees stay sustainable from home? Read more

Posted to: Blog

Published: 22nd March, 2021

Updated: 24th March, 2021

Author: Trewin Restorick

Good governance in a pandemic: how Hubbub’s Board has supported us

Good governance in a pandemic: how Hubbub’s Board has supported us

Hubbub is delighted to announce the appointment of two new trustees to our Board of Directors. The role of the Board has grown significantly since Covid-19, here are five ways our working with them has changed. Read more

Posted to: Blog

Published: 18th February, 2021

Author: Trewin Restorick

Addressing social issues with environmental campaigns: 3 Hubbub campaigns developed through the pandemic

Addressing social issues with environmental campaigns: 3 Hubbub campaigns developed through the pandemic

COVID-19 pushed Hubbub to rethink how we create and deliver environmental campaigns. The need for reactivity to amplified social issues, plus our ambition to engage with all sections of society resulted in these 3 new campaigns. Read more

Posted to: Blog

Published: 3rd February, 2021

Updated: 10th February, 2021

Author: Trewin Restorick

How bold installations can turn heads and inspire environmental action

How bold installations can turn heads and inspire environmental action

Creating playful public installations has been central to many Hubbub campaigns. Check out our free guide for examples and learnings on how to create impactful installations. Read more

Posted to: Blog

Published: 1st February, 2021

Updated: 3rd February, 2021

Author: Trewin Restorick

Can students design our future?

Can students design our future?

Today Hubbub launches the second phase of Design By Nature, an exciting UK wide design competition encouraging university students and recent graduates to generate innovative ideas for a more sustainable future. Read more

Posted to: Blog

Published: 19th January, 2021

Updated: 1st April, 2021

Author: Trewin Restorick

Can a closer connection with nature lead to more sustainable lifestyles?

Can a closer connection with nature lead to more sustainable lifestyles?

Urban green spaces are beneficial for our well-being, and help address impacts of climate change such as increased urban heat and flash flooding. But can they encourage people to follow a greener lifestyle? Read more

Posted to: Blog

Published: 13th January, 2021

Updated: 19th March, 2021

Author: Trewin Restorick

10 things we would love to redesign

10 things we would love to redesign

If lockdown has taught us anything, it’s that lots of us really value nature. The Hubbub design team have been writing up a wish list of things they would love to redesign in 2021 so they can connect more with nature. Read more

Posted to: Blog

Published: 9th January, 2021

Author: Michelle Robb

Is 2021 the year green intentions turn to action?

Is 2021 the year green intentions turn to action?

The scale of changes to our lives made last year due to Covid are likely to have had long term shifts for everyone. To gain some insight on this, Hubbub undertook public polling asking people what New Year’s resolutions they would be making, and where the environment fits in. Read more

Posted to: Blog

Published: 4th January, 2021

Updated: 5th January, 2021

Author: Trewin Restorick

Comments: 1

The Resolution Project: 7 things that happened when I turned my life into an experiment in 2020

The Resolution Project: 7 things that happened when I turned my life into an experiment in 2020

Find out what 7 things happened when Hubbuber Rhiannon set herself not 1 but 12 resolutions — taking on a different environmental, feminist, health, or creative challenge each month. Read more

Posted to: Blog

Published: 29th December, 2020

Updated: 19th January, 2021

Author: Rhiannon Ashley

What has 2020 taught us about sustainability?

What has 2020 taught us about sustainability?

Risky as it is to make predictions during a disruptive global pandemic, Hubbub’s on-going polling and engagement with businesses suggests there are some transformative themes from this year. Here's what 2020 taught us. Read more

Posted to: Blog

Published: 14th December, 2020

Updated: 16th December, 2020

Author: Trewin Restorick

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  • 5 upcycling ideas for clothes that are too worn to wear

    5 upcycling ideas for clothes that are too worn to wear

    An estimated £140 million worth of clothing is sent to landfill every year in the UK. Here are 5 crafty and clever things to do with them instead.

  • Hubbub Bubba

    Hubbub Bubba

    Solving the sticky problem of chewing gum litter with the worlds first recycled, re-chewing gum. A delicious like-new way to fund the cleaning of local streets.

  • Eggless Eggy bread

    Eggless Eggy bread

    A childhood favourite, the perfect snack - but what if you don't have eggs!? Or don't eat them!? This recipe is the closest I've ever got to eggy bread - without any eggs.

  • Food Connect pilot saves 260,000 meals’ worth of food – what’s next?

    Food Connect pilot saves 260,000 meals’ worth of food – what’s next?

    Last year, Hubbub trialed a new food surplus redistribution service in Milton Keynes called ‘Food Connect’. Today we share the results of the six month pilot.

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  • What to do with old clothes

    What to do with old clothes

    Even stained, damaged and holey clothing and old textiles and fabrics 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!

  • Our story

    Our story

    We're a charity that works very much like a creative agency for environmental issues - we design campaigns that raise awareness and inspire ways of living that are good for the environment.

  • Community Fridges

    Community Fridges

    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

    Meet the team

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

  • Job and role opportunities

    Job and role opportunities

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

  • Neat Streets

    Neat Streets

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

  • Ballot Bin

    Ballot Bin

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

  • Join the Pumpkin Rescue

    Join the Pumpkin Rescue

    Pumpkins are for pies, not just carving. Join the Pumpkin Rescue and spread the word in your community this October #EatYourPumpkin and cut food waste. See what tools we have to support you.

  • Plastic Fishing

    Plastic Fishing

    Collecting plastic from the Docklands aboard the world's first 99% recycled plastic punts. An all hands-on-deck litter picking experience like no other that is helping turn the tide on ocean plastics.

  • Make, do and mend events

    Make, do and mend events

    10 fashion event ideas. From film screenings to fashion swaps, this free e-guide has events of all shapes and sizes for you and your friends to re-vamp your wardrobes, make your clothes last longer and save money.

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