Acton Recycling Initiative Reduces Carbon Emissions by 2.83 Tonnes
Reduce and Recycle Hubs have been running since last October
The Ealing Repair Café will teach you how to repair your clothes
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June 1, 2023
Residents of Acton have been taking part in Reduce and Recycle Hubs at Acton Market since last October.
During that time, the organisers have calculated that the initiative has helped achieved a reduction in carbon emissions (CO2) of 2.83 tonnes.
The Traid recycling station that collects clothing, shoes and small electrical items to prevent them going to landfill has gathered 284kg of unwanted clothes and shoes and 96kg of appliances. In addition, it has been worked out that 450.7m3 of water savings have been made.
The next Reduce and Recycle Hub takes place this Saturday (3 June) on the Mount. As ever there will be a host of local organisations and businesses coming along on to help people in Acton to #reduce, #reuse and #recycle.
The market’s local foodie stalls will be back so you can sample the flavours of Ghana, India and Lebanon.
Other old and unloved items that you can bring to the site include laptops for donation to the Fixing Factory (www.fixingfactory.org), pens and writing instruments, toothbrushes and other dental items.
Ealing Repair Café (www.ealingrepaircafe.org) will be there to help you learn how to fix your clothes and you can get your Bikes checked with Dr Bike (2 pm-5 pm). You can also drop off your tools with the Renew Sharpening Service (for which there is a charge) or speak to them about their services.
Picture: Acton Market
There will also be a chance to reuse items by shopping with pre-loved traders or with stall holders many who sell returns and seconds from the high street at a reduced price. They generally offer sportswear, womenswear and menswear.
There will also be a Book Swap where you can bring and take items with the Churchfield Community Association.
For more information and links to hub stall holders the Reduce and Recycle Hub’s web page.
If your organisation, community group or you as a trader are interested in getting a stall or can volunteer to help run some of the activities, email mary.horesh@actionwestlondon.org.uk.
The subsequent date for the Reduce and Recycle hub is Saturday 8 July and generally after that on the first Saturday of the month.
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