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How to have a more sustainable period

Periods are something we should all be talking about, whether you menstruate or not. For every 100 metres of shorelines, there are 20 washed up tampons or applicators. The good news is there are some simple things we can all do to ensure periods are sustainable.
Peacamole - AKA pea guacamole

Your favourite green dip with a twist. Disclaimer: no avocados have been harmed in the making of this recipe.
Hubbub launches Treasure your River – a major collaboration to cut litter in UK rivers

Hubbub is calling on businesses, residents and organisations situated along five of the UK’s biggest rivers to unite behind a significant new campaign to reduce the amount of litter entering our waterways.
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.

Eat well recipe book

This recipe book contains all you need to get cracking in the kitchen, with simple family-friendly recipes, tips, tools and advice to help you to waste less, save more and eat healthily - whatever your budget.
#GiftABundle Inspiration Guide

Whether you’re an individual, a local authority, a community organisation, a nursery or parent group, this guide provides you with guidance on how to run your own #GiftABundle event.
How to set up a 'Street Store' clothes swap

Every year in the UK we throw away 300,000 tonnes of clothing. Street Store is a community clothes swap which encourages people to update their children’s wardrobe for free by bringing along pre-loved high-quality clothing to swap.
Lighter Recipe Book: Britains favourite meat dishes turn veg

If you'd like to eat less meat without sacrificing your favourite dishes, this recipe book is for you. We've teamed up with chefs from LEON and Foodcycle to create lower meat versions of Britain's favourite dishes, such as Shepard's Pie, Chilli and Curry. Same taste, less meat.
How to transform your fly-tipped alleyway

In 2016/17 it cost the UK a whopping £57 million to clear up fly-tipping. Find out what Oldham residents did to transform their fly-tipped alleyways into community spaces and how you can do the same in this guide.
How to set up coffee cup recycling

We bin 2.5 billion paper cups every year in the UK, but less than 1% are currently recycled. This guide will show you how to set up and effectively communicate paper cup recycling facilities at your site.
Plastic Fishing KS2 education kit

It's estimated that by 2050 there will be more plastic in our oceans than fish. This ‘Plastic Fishing’ KS2 schools kit includes lesson plans, a video and activity sheets for teachers to download and use to educate children aged 9 – 11 on the impact of plastic in our oceans, and actions we can take to reduce plastic pollution.
How to run a Pumpkin Rescue event

On average we waste a terrifying 18,000 tonnes of pumpkin at Halloween alone. Pumpkin Rescue festivals are a way to teach cooking skills and raise awareness of the food we throw away. See how you can get involved with this guide.
How to have a litter free picnic

Picnics are a brilliant way to spend time with friends and family, and enjoy the outdoors. But with all those sandwich packets, food wrappers and drink cartons, it can be easy to leave some of your picnic behind. As part of the Love Your Forest anti-litter campaign, we created the ultimate guide to a plastic and litter-free picnic.

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!
Our story

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.
Recycle your coffee cup with the #SquareMileChallenge

Coffee. It's the fuel of the nation. We throw away 7 million coffee cups a day and less than 1% get recycled. Take part in the #SquareMileChallenge to recycle 1/2 million cups this month.
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.