The Love Essex Fund supports local organisations, individuals, and schools with projects that create or inspire a reduction in household waste. This funding is provided through micro-grants of up to £500.

The Love Essex team at Essex County Council delivered a year-long project to galvanize residents to recycle their food by providing them with the relevant tools and know-how to take action.

There are many common myths when it comes to food waste and food recycling. We're here to set the record straight!

Do you know the power of your recycled food?

Find ways to give away your items or sell them online

Find out how you can reduce your plastic waste in Essex by making some easy switches.

Find out more about ways to donate your items to good local causes

Find out about recycling different types of plastic in Essex.

Find out how to reduce the amount of clothing and textiles thrown away in Essex, by learning to repair, mend, and recycle your clothes.

We all Love Essex and want to keep our county looking its best. But keeping Essex clean and tidy is costing the taxpayer millions of pounds a year!