The Humber Waste Alliance (HWA) is a voluntary alliance, jointly leading the Humber region towards recognition as an area of excellence in waste management
Thank you to all the schools and community groups who took part in our competition to create artwork using recyclable materials depicting wildlife found in the Humber Estuary area. We're delighted to announce our winner, Adele from @thoresbyprimary with a stunning seal sculpture!
To do this challenge, you can only use only recyclable plastics and cardboard!
Good luck to all those who enter!
More information can be found at https://t.co/1I5DttCzcH
T&C's apply!
Up for a challenge for a great prize?
Schools and community groups in Hull, East Riding, NE Lincolnshire and N Lincolnshire are all invited to create a 2D/3D sculpture or collage of birds, animals and plankton which can be found in the Humber Estuary
Reduce your food waste this Christmas, make stock will all your vegetable peeling and have a recipe ready for that leftover turkey! Check out https://t.co/AU2lpH9Qmj for ideas on what to do with your leftovers. #wastefreexmas
Donโt forget to dispose of your cooking oil & fat safely this Christmas by following these easy steps:
๐ Empty the leftover oil or fat & pour it into a heatproof container
๐ Leave it to cool
๐ Pop it safely into the food waste or bin
#BinItDontBlockIt#wastefreexmas
Why not swap plastic decorations for handmade?
You can make some fin-tastic tree & gift decorations. You can compost all natural materials & pack away your recycled decorations. Its great way to get festive & have fun. Check out https://t.co/R5IT1Brmko @thedeephull
Wrapping paper can be recycled in the BLUE binโฆif itโs made of paper and not foil or plastic. If it scrunches it can be recycled!
Please remove bows and ribbons. ๐
Find out what you can and can't put in your blue bin: https://t.co/o4jA6XJHLT
@East_Riding#wastefreexmas
Got family staying with you this holiday period? Remind them to save water by turning off the tap when brushing their teeth. #wastefreexmas@YorkshireWater
If you love baby sharks, cut down on balloons this Xmas and try some reusable alternatives like bunting, origami or pinecone decorations. #wastefreexmas@YorksWildlife
Remember that if you are using wet wipes to clean up this Christmas, throw them in the bin and never down the toilet. These 207 wet wipes were found on a single beach clean along the East Yorkshire coast this November. #wastefreexmas@YorksWildlife https://t.co/tjaGs8eLXp
KCOM recently saved 220 items of old office furniture from landfill by donating to 17 community groups and charities in the Hull and East Riding region.
Why not follow our lead and recycle your unwanted office furniture in 2022? #wastefreexmas@KCOMhome
Plan ahead! Making a list on what you need before going present and / or food shopping can stop you buying things that you donโt need. #wastefreexmas