A more sustainable Merton starts here
Sustainable Merton is Merton’s independent environmental charity, helping local people create a healthier, greener and more connected borough since 2007.
We bring people together to make sustainable action accessible to everyone, empowering communities to lead change and creating lasting benefits for both people and the planet.
In just one year...
340 volunteers gave 19,000 hours of their time
63,824 kg of surplus food redistributed
8,000 pollinator-friendly plants & bulbs added to Merton streets
385 growing and planting events
842 kg of textile and household waste prevented
How we're making a difference in Merton
COMMUNITY FRIDGE
Our Community Fridge helps rescue good food that would otherwise go to waste, making it available to local people while bringing the community together.
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COMMUNITY GARDENS
Our community gardens transform local spaces into places where people can grow food, support nature and connect with others.
MERTON GARDEN STREETS
We're helping residents work together to create greener, more climate-resilient neighbourhoods full of plants, pollinators and community pride.
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By repairing, reusing and rediscovering preloved treasures, we're reducing waste and making sustainable living more affordable.
THE WHEEL
The Wheel is our waste reduction and circular economy project, helping people across Merton reduce, reuse, repair and rethink waste.
WE R POLLARDS
Working alongside residents, we're creating a greener, more welcoming neighbourhood through, community action and local pride.
When I first came to the Community Fridge, I thought it was just about food. But very quickly, you realise it’s much more than that. This place has given me friendships, purpose and people who genuinely look out for each other. The stress levels are gone, my health has improved.
Clive, Community Fridge Volunteer
Get Involved
Discover upcoming events, workshops and activities happening across Merton. Come along, learn something new and meet like-minded people.
Join our community of volunteers and help make a difference across Merton. There are lots of ways to get involved, whatever your interests or experience.
Create positive change, raise your business profile and demonstrate your commitment to corporate social responsibility and climate action.
Support grassroots climate action
Help us create a greener, more sustainable Merton. Your donation supports practical projects that bring people together, reduce waste and help our community take action for the environment. Every contribution makes a difference.
Thank you to those helping make it happen
