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  • Hubbub expands water-saving partnership with Affinity Water

    Hubbub expands water-saving partnership with Affinity Water

    The increasingly erratic climate and growing population in the south-east means that households in the region will need to start thinking about their water use. Hubbub are working with Affinity Water to communicate the need to save water at home. Read more

  • It's winter and it's raining, so why are we at risk of drought?

    It's winter and it's raining, so why are we at risk of drought?

    The Guardian recently announced that we're likely to be heading into drought this spring. This might seem strange in the middle of winter, so we take a look at why this is happening. Read more

  • How long do you spend in the shower? Hubbub launches #TapChat

    How long do you spend in the shower? Hubbub launches #TapChat

    In a country where it’s constantly raining, how do you persuade people that it’s important to save water? #TapChat seeks the answer as part of a new partnership campaign with Affinity Water. Read more

  • Hubbub expands water-saving partnership with Affinity Water
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15-minute feel-good activities

15-minute feel-good activities

Spending a long time indoors can be strange, boost your mood with these 15 minute feel-good activities for positive ways to break up the day whilst working Read more

Posted to: Homes blog

Published: 1st April, 2020

Author: Emily Watson

Comments: 1

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Five ways to help employees work at home

Five ways to help employees work at home

As more of us start to embrace working from home, we share tips for staying connected with colleagues, keeping the creativity flowing and balancing the costs of home energy, water and food bills. They're good tips for the environment too! Read more

Posted to: Homes blog

Published: 23rd March, 2020

Updated: 6th April, 2020

Author: Trewin Restorick

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Why everyone should be talking about periods

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

Posted to: Homes blog

Published: 10th October, 2019

Updated: 17th October, 2019

Author: ray hopkinson

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Tips for using less water in your garden

Tips for using less water in your garden

We've asked gardener and designer Renée Canter to share her tactics for making sure the plants in your garden grow and thrive – without needing too much time or water Read more

Posted to: Homes blog

Published: 9th May, 2019

Updated: 26th May, 2020

Author: Renée Canter

Comments: 3

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Thinking of switching to green energy?

Thinking of switching to green energy?

Switching to a green energy provider is one of the best ways to reduce our environmental impact at home. What is green energy and how does it get into our homes? Find out here Read more

Posted to: Homes blog

Published: 22nd March, 2019

Updated: 25th November, 2020

Author: Sarah Divall

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Hubbub brings the #TapChat to Dorking

Hubbub brings the #TapChat to Dorking

Even when it’s rainy and grey outside we need to use water wisely. To raise awareness about the need to save water whatever the weather we're bringing the #TapChat to Dorking. Read more

Posted to: Homes blog

Published: 18th October, 2018

Updated: 30th October, 2018

Author: Stine Wilhelmsen

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Why Hubbub is urging people to Bring Back Heavy Metal

Why Hubbub is urging people to Bring Back Heavy Metal

The UK gets through 40 million tonnes of portable batteries but only 45% currently get recycled, so this October we're making a noise about battery recycling. Read more

Posted to: Homes blog

Published: 26th September, 2018

Author: Trewin Restorick

Comments: 1

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How to switch kids from having baths to showers

How to switch kids from having baths to showers

‘Bathtime’ is a special time for you and your children, but when is the right time to start showering? Showers use less water than baths, and saves time and effort too. In this blog, mum of two Charlotte shares her top tips for getting children to swap bath time for shower time. Read more

Posted to: Homes blog

Published: 23rd July, 2018

Updated: 16th August, 2018

Author: Charlotte Drake

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Six reasons why encouraging people to save water is difficult

Six reasons why encouraging people to save water is difficult

To explore a fresh approach to communicating water saving messages Hubbub has developed #TapChat generating considerable reach but demonstrated how difficult it is to engage people in water saving. Read more

Posted to: Homes blog

Published: 12th July, 2018

Updated: 16th August, 2018

Author: Stine Wilhelmsen

Comments: 1

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How to brush your teeth the right way

How to brush your teeth the right way

Are you brushing right? Brushing your teeth is a simple and effective way to improve oral health, combat bad breath, and one of the easiest places to reduce water use too. Leaving the tap off when brushing teeth can save 24 litres of water every day. That's something to smile about. Read more

Posted to: Homes blog

Published: 9th July, 2018

Updated: 16th August, 2018

Author: Satwinder Singh Hira

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Six tips for easy watering

Six tips for easy watering

Save time watering the garden this summer, and help save water too. Here's 6 easy tips for making watering more enjoyable from Renée aka the Girl Who Gardens. Read more

Posted to: Homes blog

Published: 19th June, 2018

Updated: 18th June, 2020

Author: Renée Canter

Comments: 1

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Hubbub expands water-saving partnership with Affinity Water

Hubbub expands water-saving partnership with Affinity Water

The increasingly erratic climate and growing population in the south-east means that households in the region will need to start thinking about their water use. Hubbub are working with Affinity Water to communicate the need to save water at home. Read more

Posted to: Homes blog

Published: 24th January, 2018

Updated: 30th May, 2018

Author: Trewin Restorick

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    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.

  • Chickpea

    Chickpea "no tuna" sweetcorn salad

    Looking for a swap for the usual tuna sweetcorn? Try this 5 minute lunch filling, perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or a side salad!

  • 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?

  • Buckwheat tagliatelle

    Buckwheat tagliatelle

    Love pasta and ready to try something new? Buckwheat flour is traditionally used for making pancakes, noodles and pasta. Its sweet nuttiness works deliciously in a dough for tagliatelle.

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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 Fridge

    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

    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. 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.

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    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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