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Mar 20, 20191 min read
Businesses give back to local communities
A big thank you to Simply Business for joining us at Mitcham Community Orchard to support the work being done to keep this wonderful...


Mar 5, 20191 min read
Merton's new zero-waste shop is open for business
On 2nd March, Zéro, the new zero waste shop opened its doors in Merton Abbey Mills. It was my first experience at a zero waste shop and...


Mar 1, 20192 min read
Government seeks your views on reducing waste
The government has launched a series of consultations on waste, and is seeking your views. As Merton's leading environmental charity...


Mar 1, 20192 min read
Responding to environmental breakdown
The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) has long been at the forefront of climate change awareness and communication. On 12th...


Feb 28, 20192 min read
Is community energy on the edge of a new era?
Green Coffee Coordinator Joyce joined a packed conference room of like-minded representatives for a panel discussion on the vision and...


Feb 27, 20191 min read
Soft fruit pruning at Mitcham Orchard
The sun was shining for our soft fruit pruning workshop at Mitcham Orchard on Saturday 23rd February. We were joined by Sarah-Jane from...

Feb 25, 20191 min read
Sustainable Merton working to develop environmental strategy for new stadium
Sustainable Merton is pleased to announce its new partnership with AFC Wimbledon, as we work together to develop the club's...


Feb 25, 20192 min read
Join the wonky veg revolution
ODDBOX is a fruit and veg box delivery scheme that works with local farmers and growers to divert wonky and surplus produce from the...


Feb 21, 20191 min read
Grow, Cook, Eat.
Recently I had the opportunity to attend May Project Gardens' Come We Grow education event held at Mitcham Library. It was well attended...


Feb 18, 20192 min read
Fighting fuel poverty
It is estimated that up to 25% of Londoners experience fuel poverty, with fuel costing 10% or more of their total income. Our Community...


Feb 11, 20193 min read
How Bad are Bananas?: The Carbon Footprint of Everything
By Mike Berners-Lee | Book review by Rachel, Community Champion What’s the best way for me to dry my hands? Is an electric or stove-top...


Jan 21, 20192 min read
Merton takes action to reduce air pollution, one tree at a time!
On 11th January, Sustainable Merton - the borough’s leading environmental charity, joined forces with Cricket Green School staff and...


Jan 9, 20194 min read
My plastic-free 2018
Hi, Alice here! Earlier last year, I shared my progress so far on my plastic free new years resolution. A year on, I wanted to reflect on...


Dec 21, 20181 min read
Michael Gove launches new waste and resources strategy
This week, Michael Gove announced a series of proposals designed to upgrade Britain's resources and waste strategy, which aim to help...


Dec 17, 20181 min read
DIY Christmas - Make your own after dinner mints
Planning a do-it-yourself, zero-waste Christmas? Why not follow Susanna's great lead and try out this simple recipe for a thoughtful,...

Dec 4, 20185 min read
Go a little greener this Christmas
According to Biffa, the UK creates 30 per cent more waste than usual over the festive period, throwing away more than 277,000 miles of...


Nov 16, 20182 min read
Reducing food waste at Christmas
'Tis the season we overload the trolley... and our environment pays the price. According to Unilever figures, over four million Christmas...


Nov 12, 20182 min read
How London’s communities can help the Mayor improve air quality
On Tuesday evening Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London, welcomed representatives from London’s air quality community and advocacy groups to City...


Nov 8, 20183 min read
From awareness to action
Book review | Turning The Tide On Plastic - by Lucy Siegle Lucy Siegle clearly knows what she is talking about. You may recognise her...


Nov 7, 20182 min read
How can community groups improve air quality?
On Tuesday 6th November, community groups, councillors and representatives from across London came together at City Hall – yes, that odd...
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