Grow your own! Growing your own food can save you hundreds of pounds a year and for many items you just need a window box or some pots. More details here > rhs.org.uk/advice/grow-yo… NewhamLibraries Newham London 💙 RecycleFYC

Exciting news! Keep Britain Tidy has just launched the nation's first free carbon emissions tool available to all nurseries, schools and colleges.🌎 countyourcarbon.org/home/ #countyourcarbon #newham #redbridge #havering #barkinganddagenham Newham Recycles

It’s Valentine’s Day next week – which often means lots of plastic, packaging and waste. This year go for sustainable gifts – here’s 20 good ideas. oxfam.org.uk/oxfam-in-actio… Newham London 💙 RecycleFYC

INSTANT POLL: What would you do with an unwanted wardrobe?

REDUCE YOUR FOOD WASTE and save money by always using a shopping list & sticking to it. Or take a ‘shelfie’ photo on your phone so you know what you’ve got at home. #NewhamSavesFood NewhamLibraries Newham London 💙 RecycleFYC Newham Libraries

It’s Valentine’s Day! Which doesn’t have to mean mass-produced goods with lots of plastic packaging. Here’s some really sustainable gift ideas > pinterest.co.uk/ACRecycles/eco… Newham London 💙 RecycleFYC

TIMED COLLECTIONS! If you live on a street with a timed collection, you will have an allocated time slot for when to put your rubbish out. Check what it is here > newham.gov.uk/rubbish-recycl… Newham Libraries Newham London 💙 RecycleFYC Cllr Miraj Patel

New government data shows that Newham saw a 32% decrease in fly-tipping in 2022-23. This places Newham as second in the league table for London. Read more👉 newham.gov.uk/news/article/1… #LetsLoveNewham

The Great British Spring Clean is back next month! 85% of those who took part last year said taking part made them feel more pride in their area. And 74% said it improved their mood! So why don’t you become one of the #LitterHeroes? More deets here > keepbritaintidy.org/get-involved/s…

REDUCE YOUR FOOD WASTE and save money! Floppy carrots just need a trim and to be placed in water. #NewhamSavesFood Newham Libraries Newham London 💙 RecycleFYC

It’s February 29th next week, making 2024 a Leap Year. So why not leap into recycling more? Don’t forget glass bottles & jars now go in the recycling. For more on recycling in Newham check in here > newham.gov.uk/rubbish-recycl… Newham London 💙 RecycleFYC

True Facts? True or false; the annual cost of cleaning up litter in the UK is hundreds of millions of pounds.

UNSURE what goes in which bin? Unsure what to recycle? Check in the Recycleopedia > newham.gov.uk/rubbish-recycl… Newham Libraries Newham London 💙 RecycleFYC Cllr Miraj Patel

Did you know that today’s International Polar Bear Day? And with their habitat under greater threat than ever, that means it’s also time to recycle more - and to reduce waste – to help conserve the environment. More bear facts here > wwf.org.uk/get-involved/s… RecycleFYC

REDUCE YOUR FOOD WASTE and save money! Don’t bin broccoli stems - slice and roast ‘em, they taste great . #NewhamSavesFood NewhamLibraries Newham London 💙 RecycleFYC Newham Libraries

#GBSpringClean 2024 Starts In Two Weeks! Join in the litter-picking fun from March 15th– help beautify your area while improving your health. So don’t get unhealthy, get involved - it’s Litter-Pickin’ good! More details here > keepbritaintidy.org/get-involved/s… Newham London 💙 RecycleFYC

TRUE FACTS? True or false; half of Newham’s waste goes to landfill.

TRUE FACTS? True or false; half of Newham’s waste goes to landfill... and the actual answer is FALSE. Less than 1% of Newham's waste goes to landfill.

Join @wsfroyaldocks for their second Bring & Swap tomorrow morning! ⏰9.30am-11.30am 📍Britannia Village Hall, 65 Evelyn Rd, London E16 1TU Swap clothes (adults & children's), books, toys and household items👘🥻🩳🪁 Newham London 💙 Newham Recycles

FREE Garden Waste collections resume this month. We take grass cuttings, leaves, pruned branches, wood shavings & more. We aim to collect within five working days of your request. Check here for how to request a collection > newham.gov.uk/homepage/73/gr… Newham London 💙 RecycleFYC