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TEST Food recycling in flats trial

Find out about a pilot project for Food Recycling in selected flats in Braintree and Uttlesford.

Love Essex Fund Success Stories

Since 2019, the Love Essex Fund has provided funding to nearly 200 projects across Essex. Learn more about the successful applicants here.

Left image: uniform on railing, right image: bike repair, middle: sewing machine.

9 April 2025

Meet the Love Essex Fund winners!

This funding round, we received a record 105 applications for the Love Essex Fund. Read more about the successful applicants here.

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31 March 2025

Make space, not waste thanks to our reuse directory

Tempted by a spring clean this month? Take part in the “Make Space, Not Waste” campaign and donate your unwanted items of furniture to your local reuse organisation.

Tendring reuse

Residents can now donate their reusable items to charity at Clacton Recycling Centre.

Engaging all stakeholders in your school community is crucial for the success of your climate action plan. By involving staff, students, and parents in initiatives like reuse and repair, recycling, and food waste reduction, you can foster a sense of ownership and responsibility.

Management Systems

Managing recycling and waste in your school is a vital part of your climate action plan, and involves both students and staff. Assessing your current waste management practices and identifying areas for improvement will help create a sustainable environment that evolves with your school's needs.