What we do
Recycle for your Community aims to raise awareness of waste and recycling services and increase participation in recycling and waste reduction.
The environmental charity Waste Watch delivers the Recycle for your Community campaign in collaboration with the East London Waste Authority (ELWA), Shanks East London and the London Boroughs of Newham, Redbridge, Barking & Dagenham and Havering.
The Recycle for your Community team offer a variety of
free services, including school visits, community talks and an educational road show which is available to attend your events. If you are interested in having us work with your group, or just want to find out more about these services, do get in touch as we would love to hear from you!
School visits
Our Education Officer can offer your school a variety of free activities, including:
* Recycling assemblies to inform and motivate the school community
* Hands-on class activities where pupils learn why and how to recycle
* Visits to our education centre – MuRFy’s World (Key Stage 2)
* Advice and support for Eco-Teams and staff responsible for setting up recycling schemes
For more information and contact details,
click here.
Community events
The Recycle for your Community team attend events all year round, to offer free information and advice about recycling, home composting, real nappies and food waste, as well as running fun activities for children.
We run our recycling roadshow in various locations - from supermarkets to family fun days. If you would like us to attend your event, you can talk to:
* Clare Rowley (
Redbridge and
Newham events) on 020 8911 3186 or send an email to
clare.rowley@wastewatch.org.uk
* Sarah Mills (
Havering and
Barking and Dagenham events) on 020 8911 3189 or send an email to
sarah.mills@wastewatch.org.uk
Community talks
If your community group is interested in learning more about waste reduction and recycling - and having their questions answered, why not ask us to come along to give a talk. Each talk is tailored specifically to your group, from Cubs and Brownies to Young at Heart groups.
Talks are available, completely free of charge, on each of the following subjects:
* Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
* Love Food Hate Waste
* Real Nappies
* Composting
If you are interested in a talk on any or all of the topics, please get in touch with Libi Jardine on 020 8911 3187 or send her an email at
libi.jardine@wastewatch.org.uk
Community training
We also provide training sessions for people who want to gain knowledge and skills to inspire and lead their groups in recycling. These courses are very worthwhile for Green Team members, Caretakers and frontline voluntary staff.
Courses are free and run on the following topics:
* Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
* Love Food Hate Waste
* Real Nappies
* Composting
If you are interested in finding out more, when the next training session is or to arrange a private training session for your group, contact Libi on 020 8911 3187 or email her at
libi.jardine@wastewatch.org.uk