Green Matters
On-the-go recycling
New all-in-one recycling bins have been installed in three areas of the borough.
The Council has begun introducing new bins that will collect plastic bottles, newspapers, glass, cans and cartons in one end and general waste in the other.
The multipurpose bins are currently being tested in Hackney Central, Stoke Newington and Shoreditch.
If they prove popular, the aim is to use them in busy streets across the borough to make it easier for people to recycle when they are away from home.
Resident, Jennifer Marsend, said she welcomed the scheme, adding: “It’s easy to use and very nice looking. I hope it makes a difference to people’s recycling in Hackney. They’re lovely bins.”
Steve Douglas, Corporate Director for Neighbourhoods and Regeneration, said: “We know that over half the rubbish that goes into our litter bins is recyclable. By providing these new bins we are delivering on our commitment to support residents to keep as much waste as possible away from landfill sites, and continue to help make Hackney a cleaner and greener borough.”
More information
For more information about recycling on the go in Hackney, call: 020 8356 6688 or visit the On-the-go page.
26 April 2010
Modern art is really rubbish
A student showcase of art made with recyclable materials offered residents a chance to think differently about waste.
The ‘I’m Not Wasted’ multi-arts event, held at the Hothouse near London Fields, was organised by London South Bank University arts management students.
They aimed to show how high-quality art can be produced from discarded materials.
The students ensured that green ideals were incorporated into the delivery of the event on 23 March, even sourcing an award-winning eco-friendly location.
Resident Annalisa Zanuttini said: “My friends and I had a great time. The event had a real buzz and, with its wide range of creations, changed the way I look at ‘garbage’ and inspired me to be creative with things I mechanically throw away every day.”
Artists demonstrated their work in the form of fine art, fashion, photography and jewellery.
The Council’s recycling team was also on hand to provide residents and visitors with advice on how to reduce waste and recycle as much as possible.
26 April 2010
Discover gardening secrets
Teachers looking to set up or revamp a school garden with pupils’ help can now sign-up for a new course.
Gardening With Children will cover subjects including seed sowing, food growing, composting, planting, and organic gardening.
As well as learning the basics, staff can offer tips about how to engage children, things to think about during term times and how to cope with small fingers.
The six-week course at St Mary’s Secret Garden, Pearson Street, E2, begins on Monday, 10 May. Lessons run from 4pm to 6.30pm, until 21 June, with a break for half term. The course costs £200.
St Mary’s also offers a wide range of services including volunteering opportunities and courses for adults with learning difficulties; free art classes; and an after-school club for children aged eight to 12.
More information
For more info, visit: www.stmaryssecretgarden.org.uk
26 April 2010
Join in the clean-up
Residents interested in contributing to a cleaner, greener and safer Hackney can now join the Capital Clean-Up campaign.
The annual event, which will take place between 12 May and 23 June, encourages Londoners to get involved in local action by making improvements to the environment.
The campaign will be launched with the Capital Clean-up Carnival on Saturday, 15 May, at a free event held in Graham Street Park and City Road Basin, N1. It will feature a host of activities including children’s entertainers, live music, dancing, drumming parades, free workshops and prizes.
For more information visit: www.capitalcleanup.co.uk, or email: james@london21.org
26 April 2010
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