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Popular Bokashi compost bins are again joining a range of cut-price compost bins to suit gardens large and small as Norfolk is urged to Root for Nature. In the second year of a successful campaign the county’s waste and recycling team are calling for even more people to switch to composting at home to help…
02/06/21 | Read More
As the national Great British Spring Clean launches tomorrow, Friday 28 May, there’s good news for litter pickers as the county council announces that it is now able to accept litter at any of Norfolk’s recycling centres. From tomorrow anyone who has picked a small amount of litter in the county can now bring up…
27/05/21 | Read More
Not wasting food was high in the public mind during the inaugural Food Waste Action Week 2021. Partnering with celebrity cook, TV presenter and author Nadiya Hussain, Food Waste Action Week tackled food waste to help save the planet. Spreading the message that ‘Wasting Food Feeds Climate Change,’ the Week set the British public a…
19/05/21 | Read More
Did you know that it is estimated that an average of 35.8 million plastic bottles are used EVERY DAY in the UK, but only 19.8 million of those get recycled? This means there are on average 16 million plastic bottles a day not making their way into the recycling bin. Pledge2Recycle Plastics, part of the…
13/05/21 | Read More
WRAP has been working with the Scout Association to sponsor two badges focussing on waste reduction and recycling – Beavers Global Issues Badge and Scouts Environmental Conservation Badge You can see a short video here about their partnership. To find out more about how we are working with scouting in Norfolk visit our Scouting page.
27/04/21 | Read More
A campaign launching this week, is set to help drive down single-use product and plastic waste by calling on people to swap2save. By making small everyday changes, like swapping a take-away drink in a plastic bottle for a reusable and refillable water bottle, people will be able to save their money and cut waste. The…
23/03/21 | Read More
Great Yarmouth Borough Council is reminding residents of the consequences of littering after securing another successful prosecution for a littering offence. Liam Frosdick, placed a bag of waste beside a locked commercial wheelie bin belonging to Broadland Rugby Club, on June 29, 2020. A member of the public looked in the bag and found paperwork…
11/03/21 | Read More
Event Date: 27/06/21
Sunday 27 June 2021, 10:45am, Thorpe Marriott All equipment for the event is provided. Please wear closed toe shoes. We will meet at the Thorpe Marriott field, where Marriott’s Way crosses Pendlesham Rise, from 10:45am Please book in advance and reserve a ticket for each member of your party. This process is to ensure that…
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Event Date: 01/07/21 - 31/07/21
This July, we’re calling for all global citizens to collectively address one of our greatest environmental challenges, plastic waste. Join the global movement to #choosetorefuse by signing up to the Plastic Free July challenge here. To find out more about reducing single use products in Norfolk, visit our Swap2Save campaign.
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Event Date: 03/07/21
Saturday 3 July, 10am -12 noon, Re:Source, Timberhill Norwich. Come along and mend your clothes, make friends, drink lovely hot beverages (or cold beverages, whatever you’re into) and indulge in some yummy treats – the first Saturday of every month, 10am-12pm. We will provide general mending materials- like scissors, needles & thread, yarn, scissors, fabric…
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Event Date: 03/07/21
Saturday 3 July 2021, 10 – 12, West Earlham Meet on the corner of Larkman Lane and Enfield Road. Please wear old outdoor working clothes suitable for the weather, and reasonably sturdy shoes or boots if you have them. Bring your own work gloves if you have them. No experience needed. Everyone welcome – as…
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Event Date: 04/07/21
Location: Gorleston (Meet opposite Marina Bay cafe). Date*: Sunday 4th July. Time*: From 11:00am. * Note: Time/date may be subject to change, please RSVP on this event to keep up to date with any changes to this event. Parking: FREE along Lower Esplanade. Event held by Norfolk Beach Cleans for more information and joining instructions…
Find Out MoreEvent Date: 11/07/21
Location: Gorleston (Meet opposite Marina Bay cafe). Date*: Sunday 11th July. Time*: From 4:30pm. * Note: Time/date may be subject to change, please RSVP on this event to keep up to date with any changes to this event. Parking: FREE along Lower Esplanade. Event held by Norfolk Beach Cleans for more information and joining instructions please visit…
Find Out MoreEvent Date: 27/07/21
Location: Caister Beach (Meet next to Lifeboat Station). Date*: Tuesday 27th July. Time*: From 4:30pm (sunset approx. 8:53pm). * Note: Time/date may be subject to change, please RSVP on this event to keep up to date with any changes to this event. Parking: Caister Beach Road Car Park (see below for more info). CAR PARKING:…
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Event Date: 20/02/22
Sunday 20 February 2022, 11am- 3pm, Silver Road Community Centre, Norwich NR3 4TB Having been away for two years The Norwich Seed and Plant Swap is coming back and they’re looking forward to seeing you all. The swap will have all of your favourite things plus (they hope) some new things as well. Sign up…
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