Greener Hackney

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[North London Waste Authority @connectNLWA]

Electrical items are full of precious metals such as gold, copper, platinum, lithium, and cobalt which should never go to waste. 🔌

They’re one of 29 different waste streams which are accepted at north London’s reuse and recycling centres. ♻️

Find out how Together We Recycle: https://t.co/RaIJl77ktp

[Greener Hackney @greenerhackney]

📢Pick up recycling receptacles at Hackney Central Library between 10am-2pm this Friday, 8th May 📅#HackneyRecycles

[Greener Hackney @greenerhackney]

Come along to the Reusable Nappy Demo at Hackney Central Library!👶

Join the @hackneynappynet on Friday (17 April) from 10am. Learn about reusable nappies and claim a free £70 voucher. Mel from Wrapahug will be there for sling checks!

🔗https://t.co/qdw1IiAuLo

[Greener Hackney @greenerhackney]

📢Pick up recycling receptacles at Hackney Central Library between 10am-2pm this Friday, 10th April 📅#HackneyRecycles

[North London Waste Authority @connectNLWA]

Last chance to get 50% off repairs with the UK’s first electrical repair voucher scheme 🔧♻️

Apply online, get a QR code, and save up to £50 at local repair businesses.

https://t.co/A0bw4XYvJm

[Greener Hackney @greenerhackney]

The Reusable Nappy Demo is back at Hackney Central Library!👶

Join the @hackneynappynet TOMORROW (13 March) from 10am.

Learn about reusable nappies and claim a free £70 voucher. Mel from Wrapahug will be there for sling checks!

🔗https://t.co/qdw1IiAuLo

[Greener Hackney @greenerhackney]

📢Pick up recycling receptacles at Hackney Central Library between 10am-2pm this Friday, 13th March📷 #HackneyRecycles

[Greener Hackney @greenerhackney]

It’s London Repair Week!♻️ Join hundreds across the city to fix the things you love💚

We’re supporting a FREE Hackney Repair Cafe! Pop by with broken small electricals, bikes & textiles
📍Wilton Estate Hall, E8 1BD
🗓️Sun 8 March, 12–4 PM

https://t.co/fJcdBFxWUB
#RepairWeekLDN

[North London Waste Authority @connectNLWA]

It’s London Repair Week! ♻️

From 2-8 March, join hundreds across the city learning to fix, mend and extend the life of the things you love.

Check out the full line-up of events happening every day across London.

🔗 Explore what’s on: https://t.co/qwkM2m3ogQ

#RepairWeekLDN

[Greener Hackney @greenerhackney]

Give your stuff a second chance! ♻️

Bring your broken electronics, bikes, and textiles to Wilton Estate Community Hall on Sunday 8 March for a FREE afternoon of fixing with expert volunteers! 🛠️✨

📍 Wilton Estate, E8 1BD 🕛 12 - 4 PM
No booking needed—just pop by!

[Greener Hackney @greenerhackney]

📢Pick up recycling receptacles at Hackney Central Library between 10am-2pm this Friday, 13th February ♻️ #HackneyRecycles

[Greener Hackney @greenerhackney]

The Reusable Nappy Demo is back at Hackney Central Library!👶✨

Join the @hackneynappynet this Friday, 13 February from 10am.

Learn about reusable nappies and claim a free £70 voucher. Mel from Wrapahug will be there for sling checks!

🔗https://t.co/qdw1IiAuLo

[Greener Hackney @greenerhackney]

Join London School of Solarpunk's Textile Repair Cafe, supported by Hackney Council!❤️

Head to Chats Palace (E9) on Saturday 14 February, 11am–4pm for expert mending support or to use self-service machines and free materials👕

No booking required🧵✨

[Greener Hackney @greenerhackney]

Give your clothes a new lease on life! 🧵

Join the Colville Estate Textile Repair Cafe, supported by Hackney Council, this Wednesday (11 Feb) from 12-4pm at Colville Community Centre. Get expert help or use the sewing machines for free.

Walk-ins only—first-come, first-served!✨

[North London Waste Authority @connectNLWA]

Pesky plastics can be turned into new items, supporting the circular economy ♻️

Our partner, https://t.co/i1odRl9Q7Y, make products out of plastic waste in these simple steps:

🧼 Clean and dry the plastic
🔍 Identify and sort the plastic type
✂️ Cut and shred the plastic
🔥 Melt the plastic
🧩 Mould the plastic into a new product
🎉 Finish the product

Check out our video to see it in action!

[Greener Hackney @greenerhackney]

Join our local litter pick tomorrow and help keep Hackney clean 💚🌎

🗓️Saturday 24 January 🕒10 am - Midday 📍Meeting at Broadway Market (Coroner of Andrews Road), E8 4QJ

[AirQualityNews.com @airqualitynews]

Government launch consultation on domestic burning

The UK Government has launched a nationwide consultation on domestic wood and solid fuel burning, setting out proposals to reduce air pollution from stoves and fuels used in homes.

https://t.co/0dMUCP32sR

[Greener Hackney @greenerhackney]

This #CleanAirNight, we are sharing the facts about woodburning 🔥

Read Jack's story below about the harmful health impacts of woodburning ⬇️

[Greener Hackney @greenerhackney]

We are back with @HackneyNappyNet at the Round Chapel for our Reusable Nappy Give & Take event!👶

🕛Wednesday 21 January 12-1:30pm

Connect with parents and babies who use reusables! Save waste and money💚

🔗More info: https://t.co/qdw1IiB2AW

[Greener Hackney @greenerhackney]

Join our local litter pick and help keep Hackney Clean 🌎💚

🗓 Saturday 24 January 🕐 10am - Midday📍 Meeting at: Broadway Market (Corner of Andrews Road), E8 4QJ