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Green news, advice and events from Hackney
The Harvesting Climate Action Exhibition has come to an end! A huge thanks to all who visited🙏
The work continues...
Tonight, the exhibition stools will be transformed into seating at our special Low Carbon Banquet♻️
From exhibition to celebration - that's circularity!💚
The work continues...
Tonight, the exhibition stools will be transformed into seating at our special Low Carbon Banquet♻️
From exhibition to celebration - that's circularity!💚
November 7, 2025 at 10:39 AM
The Harvesting Climate Action Exhibition has come to an end! A huge thanks to all who visited🙏
The work continues...
Tonight, the exhibition stools will be transformed into seating at our special Low Carbon Banquet♻️
From exhibition to celebration - that's circularity!💚
The work continues...
Tonight, the exhibition stools will be transformed into seating at our special Low Carbon Banquet♻️
From exhibition to celebration - that's circularity!💚
Reusable Nappy Demo with @hackneynappynet👶
🕐Friday 14 November from 10am
📍Thingy Cafe at Trowbridge Gardens hackneyrealnappy.net/events/
💚Claim a FREE £70 nappy voucher on the day or online via realnappiesforlondon.org.uk/apply
🕐Friday 14 November from 10am
📍Thingy Cafe at Trowbridge Gardens hackneyrealnappy.net/events/
💚Claim a FREE £70 nappy voucher on the day or online via realnappiesforlondon.org.uk/apply
November 7, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Reusable Nappy Demo with @hackneynappynet👶
🕐Friday 14 November from 10am
📍Thingy Cafe at Trowbridge Gardens hackneyrealnappy.net/events/
💚Claim a FREE £70 nappy voucher on the day or online via realnappiesforlondon.org.uk/apply
🕐Friday 14 November from 10am
📍Thingy Cafe at Trowbridge Gardens hackneyrealnappy.net/events/
💚Claim a FREE £70 nappy voucher on the day or online via realnappiesforlondon.org.uk/apply
Don't miss the powerful documentary 'Thank You For The Rain' -screening for free this month!💚
Follow a Kenyan farmer documenting climate change impacts and becoming a global activist♻️
🕓Tues 25 Nov 12:30-14:00
📍Abney Park Cafe, N16
More info & book: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/featured-f...
Follow a Kenyan farmer documenting climate change impacts and becoming a global activist♻️
🕓Tues 25 Nov 12:30-14:00
📍Abney Park Cafe, N16
More info & book: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/featured-f...
November 5, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Don't miss the powerful documentary 'Thank You For The Rain' -screening for free this month!💚
Follow a Kenyan farmer documenting climate change impacts and becoming a global activist♻️
🕓Tues 25 Nov 12:30-14:00
📍Abney Park Cafe, N16
More info & book: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/featured-f...
Follow a Kenyan farmer documenting climate change impacts and becoming a global activist♻️
🕓Tues 25 Nov 12:30-14:00
📍Abney Park Cafe, N16
More info & book: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/featured-f...
📢Clothes Swap this Saturday📢
Give your clothes a new life and find a new preloved look for FREE♻️👖
We're excited to be teaming up with Verte for a Clothes Swap, all in celebration of #CEweek25!💚
🔗Find out more and register here: verte.london/event/verte-...
Give your clothes a new life and find a new preloved look for FREE♻️👖
We're excited to be teaming up with Verte for a Clothes Swap, all in celebration of #CEweek25!💚
🔗Find out more and register here: verte.london/event/verte-...
October 21, 2025 at 3:10 PM
📢Clothes Swap this Saturday📢
Give your clothes a new life and find a new preloved look for FREE♻️👖
We're excited to be teaming up with Verte for a Clothes Swap, all in celebration of #CEweek25!💚
🔗Find out more and register here: verte.london/event/verte-...
Give your clothes a new life and find a new preloved look for FREE♻️👖
We're excited to be teaming up with Verte for a Clothes Swap, all in celebration of #CEweek25!💚
🔗Find out more and register here: verte.london/event/verte-...
It's International Repair Day!⚒️
Celebrate by fixing broken items and keep the momentum going for #CEweek2025 (20-26 Oct)
👉Sat 18: Fixing Factory laptop repairs
👉Sat 18: Wilton Estate repair cafe
👉Wed 22: Dr Bike @ North Church Terrace
Plus more... 🔗https://buff.ly/Ugnzwj8
Celebrate by fixing broken items and keep the momentum going for #CEweek2025 (20-26 Oct)
👉Sat 18: Fixing Factory laptop repairs
👉Sat 18: Wilton Estate repair cafe
👉Wed 22: Dr Bike @ North Church Terrace
Plus more... 🔗https://buff.ly/Ugnzwj8
October 18, 2025 at 9:01 AM
It's International Repair Day!⚒️
Celebrate by fixing broken items and keep the momentum going for #CEweek2025 (20-26 Oct)
👉Sat 18: Fixing Factory laptop repairs
👉Sat 18: Wilton Estate repair cafe
👉Wed 22: Dr Bike @ North Church Terrace
Plus more... 🔗https://buff.ly/Ugnzwj8
Celebrate by fixing broken items and keep the momentum going for #CEweek2025 (20-26 Oct)
👉Sat 18: Fixing Factory laptop repairs
👉Sat 18: Wilton Estate repair cafe
👉Wed 22: Dr Bike @ North Church Terrace
Plus more... 🔗https://buff.ly/Ugnzwj8
Reusable Nappy Demo with @hackneynappynet 👶
🕒When: Friday 10 October from 10am
📍Where: Thingy Cafe at Trowbridge Gardens hackneyrealnappy.net/events/
💚Claim a FREE £70 nappy voucher on the day or online via realnappiesforlondon.org.uk/apply
🕒When: Friday 10 October from 10am
📍Where: Thingy Cafe at Trowbridge Gardens hackneyrealnappy.net/events/
💚Claim a FREE £70 nappy voucher on the day or online via realnappiesforlondon.org.uk/apply
October 3, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Reusable Nappy Demo with @hackneynappynet 👶
🕒When: Friday 10 October from 10am
📍Where: Thingy Cafe at Trowbridge Gardens hackneyrealnappy.net/events/
💚Claim a FREE £70 nappy voucher on the day or online via realnappiesforlondon.org.uk/apply
🕒When: Friday 10 October from 10am
📍Where: Thingy Cafe at Trowbridge Gardens hackneyrealnappy.net/events/
💚Claim a FREE £70 nappy voucher on the day or online via realnappiesforlondon.org.uk/apply
📢 Join ProVeg UK this #LCAW2025 for the webinar "Your Plate Has Power: Why Food Choices Matter for the Planet"
Discover how schools, young people & communities can drive change for a sustainable future 🌍🍽️
📅 Tues 24th June, 3-4pm
Register here➡️ hubs.ly/Q03snqVq0
Discover how schools, young people & communities can drive change for a sustainable future 🌍🍽️
📅 Tues 24th June, 3-4pm
Register here➡️ hubs.ly/Q03snqVq0
June 23, 2025 at 11:02 AM
📢 Join ProVeg UK this #LCAW2025 for the webinar "Your Plate Has Power: Why Food Choices Matter for the Planet"
Discover how schools, young people & communities can drive change for a sustainable future 🌍🍽️
📅 Tues 24th June, 3-4pm
Register here➡️ hubs.ly/Q03snqVq0
Discover how schools, young people & communities can drive change for a sustainable future 🌍🍽️
📅 Tues 24th June, 3-4pm
Register here➡️ hubs.ly/Q03snqVq0
It's #LCAW2025! 💚
Join us for a Reusable Nappy Give and Take event on Wednesday from 10–11:30 am!👶
Swap preloved nappies and baby clothes for FREE. Connect with other parents, reduce waste, and even grab your £70 reusable nappy voucher!
🔗https://buff.ly/H8sX2hB
Join us for a Reusable Nappy Give and Take event on Wednesday from 10–11:30 am!👶
Swap preloved nappies and baby clothes for FREE. Connect with other parents, reduce waste, and even grab your £70 reusable nappy voucher!
🔗https://buff.ly/H8sX2hB
June 22, 2025 at 9:01 AM
It's #LCAW2025! 💚
Join us for a Reusable Nappy Give and Take event on Wednesday from 10–11:30 am!👶
Swap preloved nappies and baby clothes for FREE. Connect with other parents, reduce waste, and even grab your £70 reusable nappy voucher!
🔗https://buff.ly/H8sX2hB
Join us for a Reusable Nappy Give and Take event on Wednesday from 10–11:30 am!👶
Swap preloved nappies and baby clothes for FREE. Connect with other parents, reduce waste, and even grab your £70 reusable nappy voucher!
🔗https://buff.ly/H8sX2hB
#LCAW2025 kicks off tomorrow💚
Why not join in? Our first two events are:
Saturday: Clothes Swap at Hackney Bridge!
Monday: Dive deep into climate change with our Climate Fresk workshop.
View the week programme and sign up here: buff.ly/7okeCnN%F0%9...
Why not join in? Our first two events are:
Saturday: Clothes Swap at Hackney Bridge!
Monday: Dive deep into climate change with our Climate Fresk workshop.
View the week programme and sign up here: buff.ly/7okeCnN%F0%9...
June 20, 2025 at 6:03 PM
#LCAW2025 kicks off tomorrow💚
Why not join in? Our first two events are:
Saturday: Clothes Swap at Hackney Bridge!
Monday: Dive deep into climate change with our Climate Fresk workshop.
View the week programme and sign up here: buff.ly/7okeCnN%F0%9...
Why not join in? Our first two events are:
Saturday: Clothes Swap at Hackney Bridge!
Monday: Dive deep into climate change with our Climate Fresk workshop.
View the week programme and sign up here: buff.ly/7okeCnN%F0%9...
This #CleanAirDay, the council officers spoke to parents at a local school about the dangers of car idling🚗
Idling releases pollutants which are harmful to our health and the environment🌎🌱
Find out how to reduce your emissions➡️ www.air-aware.co.uk
Idling releases pollutants which are harmful to our health and the environment🌎🌱
Find out how to reduce your emissions➡️ www.air-aware.co.uk
June 19, 2025 at 12:24 PM
This #CleanAirDay, the council officers spoke to parents at a local school about the dangers of car idling🚗
Idling releases pollutants which are harmful to our health and the environment🌎🌱
Find out how to reduce your emissions➡️ www.air-aware.co.uk
Idling releases pollutants which are harmful to our health and the environment🌎🌱
Find out how to reduce your emissions➡️ www.air-aware.co.uk
We're getting ready for #CleanAirDay by working with Morningside Primary School to raise awareness of air pollution
Keep an eye out for our "Idling is Fuelish" banners!
Join us in cleaning up our air to help future generations live healthier, happier lives 🚲🌿💚
Keep an eye out for our "Idling is Fuelish" banners!
Join us in cleaning up our air to help future generations live healthier, happier lives 🚲🌿💚
June 17, 2025 at 11:01 AM
We're getting ready for #CleanAirDay by working with Morningside Primary School to raise awareness of air pollution
Keep an eye out for our "Idling is Fuelish" banners!
Join us in cleaning up our air to help future generations live healthier, happier lives 🚲🌿💚
Keep an eye out for our "Idling is Fuelish" banners!
Join us in cleaning up our air to help future generations live healthier, happier lives 🚲🌿💚
Air pollution is linked to health problems at every stage of our lives ☁️
This #CleanAirDay join us in supporting a more sustianble and cleaner future ☀️🌱⬇️
buff.ly/c1o66Ig
This #CleanAirDay join us in supporting a more sustianble and cleaner future ☀️🌱⬇️
buff.ly/c1o66Ig
June 17, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Air pollution is linked to health problems at every stage of our lives ☁️
This #CleanAirDay join us in supporting a more sustianble and cleaner future ☀️🌱⬇️
buff.ly/c1o66Ig
This #CleanAirDay join us in supporting a more sustianble and cleaner future ☀️🌱⬇️
buff.ly/c1o66Ig
Why should you depave your front garden? 🌿
Depaving can help:
🌧️Reduce flood risks
🌡️Combat heatwaves
🌲Support nature
🪻Boost kerb appeal
Find out more on the Hackney Council website and pledge to depave ➡️ orlo.uk/UFF3u
Depaving can help:
🌧️Reduce flood risks
🌡️Combat heatwaves
🌲Support nature
🪻Boost kerb appeal
Find out more on the Hackney Council website and pledge to depave ➡️ orlo.uk/UFF3u
June 16, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Why should you depave your front garden? 🌿
Depaving can help:
🌧️Reduce flood risks
🌡️Combat heatwaves
🌲Support nature
🪻Boost kerb appeal
Find out more on the Hackney Council website and pledge to depave ➡️ orlo.uk/UFF3u
Depaving can help:
🌧️Reduce flood risks
🌡️Combat heatwaves
🌲Support nature
🪻Boost kerb appeal
Find out more on the Hackney Council website and pledge to depave ➡️ orlo.uk/UFF3u
It's #WorldRefillDay - time for action against plastic pollution!💪
3 ways to get involved:
💧Take part in the #5DayChallenge: pick one reuse swap everyday for 5 days
✊Tell the world why you're taking action
📱Add a refill spot to the app to help others
buff.ly/RjhA1Yg
3 ways to get involved:
💧Take part in the #5DayChallenge: pick one reuse swap everyday for 5 days
✊Tell the world why you're taking action
📱Add a refill spot to the app to help others
buff.ly/RjhA1Yg
June 16, 2025 at 9:02 AM
It's #WorldRefillDay - time for action against plastic pollution!💪
3 ways to get involved:
💧Take part in the #5DayChallenge: pick one reuse swap everyday for 5 days
✊Tell the world why you're taking action
📱Add a refill spot to the app to help others
buff.ly/RjhA1Yg
3 ways to get involved:
💧Take part in the #5DayChallenge: pick one reuse swap everyday for 5 days
✊Tell the world why you're taking action
📱Add a refill spot to the app to help others
buff.ly/RjhA1Yg
Reusables at the ready!
Join thousands of others across the globe on 16 June for #WorldRefillDay!✊🌎💧
📣Take on the #5DayChallenge to ditch disposables and let people know how they can reduce waste easily! 🔁
Follow @Refill or visit:
buff.ly/RjhA1Yg
Join thousands of others across the globe on 16 June for #WorldRefillDay!✊🌎💧
📣Take on the #5DayChallenge to ditch disposables and let people know how they can reduce waste easily! 🔁
Follow @Refill or visit:
buff.ly/RjhA1Yg
June 14, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Reusables at the ready!
Join thousands of others across the globe on 16 June for #WorldRefillDay!✊🌎💧
📣Take on the #5DayChallenge to ditch disposables and let people know how they can reduce waste easily! 🔁
Follow @Refill or visit:
buff.ly/RjhA1Yg
Join thousands of others across the globe on 16 June for #WorldRefillDay!✊🌎💧
📣Take on the #5DayChallenge to ditch disposables and let people know how they can reduce waste easily! 🔁
Follow @Refill or visit:
buff.ly/RjhA1Yg
How have Hackney Council been taking action on flooding and heatwaves?
Since 2018, we have:
🌿Removed more than 5000m2 of paving
🌿Planted 5000 new trees
🌿Built 65 new rain gardens
Find out more below⬇️
Since 2018, we have:
🌿Removed more than 5000m2 of paving
🌿Planted 5000 new trees
🌿Built 65 new rain gardens
Find out more below⬇️
June 12, 2025 at 11:02 AM
How have Hackney Council been taking action on flooding and heatwaves?
Since 2018, we have:
🌿Removed more than 5000m2 of paving
🌿Planted 5000 new trees
🌿Built 65 new rain gardens
Find out more below⬇️
Since 2018, we have:
🌿Removed more than 5000m2 of paving
🌿Planted 5000 new trees
🌿Built 65 new rain gardens
Find out more below⬇️
We asked people how they would improve air quality☀️
See how they responded⬇️
See how they responded⬇️
June 11, 2025 at 3:40 PM
We asked people how they would improve air quality☀️
See how they responded⬇️
See how they responded⬇️
Ahead of #CleanAirDay next Thursday, we spoke to residents about air pollution in Hackney and how it impacts their health 🌱
See how you can get involved with Clean Air Day ➡️ cleanairhub.org.uk/clean-air-day
See how you can get involved with Clean Air Day ➡️ cleanairhub.org.uk/clean-air-day
June 11, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Ahead of #CleanAirDay next Thursday, we spoke to residents about air pollution in Hackney and how it impacts their health 🌱
See how you can get involved with Clean Air Day ➡️ cleanairhub.org.uk/clean-air-day
See how you can get involved with Clean Air Day ➡️ cleanairhub.org.uk/clean-air-day
Have you thought about depaving your garden?🌿
Replacing impermeable materials with permeable ones like gravel, chippings or soil helps reduce flood risks and combats heatwaves🪴
Find out more on the Hackney Council website and pledge to depave ➡️ orlo.uk/UFF3u @sarahwoodberrydown.bsky.social
Replacing impermeable materials with permeable ones like gravel, chippings or soil helps reduce flood risks and combats heatwaves🪴
Find out more on the Hackney Council website and pledge to depave ➡️ orlo.uk/UFF3u @sarahwoodberrydown.bsky.social
June 10, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Have you thought about depaving your garden?🌿
Replacing impermeable materials with permeable ones like gravel, chippings or soil helps reduce flood risks and combats heatwaves🪴
Find out more on the Hackney Council website and pledge to depave ➡️ orlo.uk/UFF3u @sarahwoodberrydown.bsky.social
Replacing impermeable materials with permeable ones like gravel, chippings or soil helps reduce flood risks and combats heatwaves🪴
Find out more on the Hackney Council website and pledge to depave ➡️ orlo.uk/UFF3u @sarahwoodberrydown.bsky.social
We want to hear from community organisations about extreme heat readiness.
Take our quick 10-15 minute survey and enter a draw to win one of ten £50 Growing Communities Veg Box vouchers!
🔗https://buff.ly/yb7D0p8
Take our quick 10-15 minute survey and enter a draw to win one of ten £50 Growing Communities Veg Box vouchers!
🔗https://buff.ly/yb7D0p8
June 3, 2025 at 5:02 PM
We want to hear from community organisations about extreme heat readiness.
Take our quick 10-15 minute survey and enter a draw to win one of ten £50 Growing Communities Veg Box vouchers!
🔗https://buff.ly/yb7D0p8
Take our quick 10-15 minute survey and enter a draw to win one of ten £50 Growing Communities Veg Box vouchers!
🔗https://buff.ly/yb7D0p8
May 19, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Reusable Nappy Demo with @hackneynappynet👶
🕒When: Friday 16 May, 10am - 12pm
📍Where: Hackney Central Library buff.ly/tnj4SPx
💚Claim a FREE £70 nappy voucher on the day or online via buff.ly/fJmA4rp
🕒When: Friday 16 May, 10am - 12pm
📍Where: Hackney Central Library buff.ly/tnj4SPx
💚Claim a FREE £70 nappy voucher on the day or online via buff.ly/fJmA4rp
May 10, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Reusable Nappy Demo with @hackneynappynet👶
🕒When: Friday 16 May, 10am - 12pm
📍Where: Hackney Central Library buff.ly/tnj4SPx
💚Claim a FREE £70 nappy voucher on the day or online via buff.ly/fJmA4rp
🕒When: Friday 16 May, 10am - 12pm
📍Where: Hackney Central Library buff.ly/tnj4SPx
💚Claim a FREE £70 nappy voucher on the day or online via buff.ly/fJmA4rp
Great News! Restart Project and Possible have launched Hackney's Fixing Factory. A vibrant community space to repair electricals, learn skills and cut e-waste
Join the May Fixperience workshops- perfect for beginners wanting to fix items like toasters. 🔗fixingfactory.org
📷www.markaphillips.co.uk
Join the May Fixperience workshops- perfect for beginners wanting to fix items like toasters. 🔗fixingfactory.org
📷www.markaphillips.co.uk
May 2, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Great News! Restart Project and Possible have launched Hackney's Fixing Factory. A vibrant community space to repair electricals, learn skills and cut e-waste
Join the May Fixperience workshops- perfect for beginners wanting to fix items like toasters. 🔗fixingfactory.org
📷www.markaphillips.co.uk
Join the May Fixperience workshops- perfect for beginners wanting to fix items like toasters. 🔗fixingfactory.org
📷www.markaphillips.co.uk
#ReusableNappyWeek is here!👶
3.6 billion disposable nappies are thrown away in the UK each year. Let’s change that!♻️
Join @hackneynappynet’s Reusable Nappy Give & Take event this Wednesday - meet parents, enjoy tea and cake, and get expert tips 💚
🔗Event details: buff.ly/mH398JU
3.6 billion disposable nappies are thrown away in the UK each year. Let’s change that!♻️
Join @hackneynappynet’s Reusable Nappy Give & Take event this Wednesday - meet parents, enjoy tea and cake, and get expert tips 💚
🔗Event details: buff.ly/mH398JU
April 28, 2025 at 9:02 AM
#ReusableNappyWeek is here!👶
3.6 billion disposable nappies are thrown away in the UK each year. Let’s change that!♻️
Join @hackneynappynet’s Reusable Nappy Give & Take event this Wednesday - meet parents, enjoy tea and cake, and get expert tips 💚
🔗Event details: buff.ly/mH398JU
3.6 billion disposable nappies are thrown away in the UK each year. Let’s change that!♻️
Join @hackneynappynet’s Reusable Nappy Give & Take event this Wednesday - meet parents, enjoy tea and cake, and get expert tips 💚
🔗Event details: buff.ly/mH398JU
📢JUST 1 WEEK LEFT! Hackney residents, charities, and community groups - we want your input!
Take part in our 'Making Things Last' survey to help make Hackney greener and reduce waste.💚
Plus, enter for a chance to win a £20 veg box!🥗
🔗https://buff.ly/9KPboQ1
Take part in our 'Making Things Last' survey to help make Hackney greener and reduce waste.💚
Plus, enter for a chance to win a £20 veg box!🥗
🔗https://buff.ly/9KPboQ1
April 27, 2025 at 9:01 AM
📢JUST 1 WEEK LEFT! Hackney residents, charities, and community groups - we want your input!
Take part in our 'Making Things Last' survey to help make Hackney greener and reduce waste.💚
Plus, enter for a chance to win a £20 veg box!🥗
🔗https://buff.ly/9KPboQ1
Take part in our 'Making Things Last' survey to help make Hackney greener and reduce waste.💚
Plus, enter for a chance to win a £20 veg box!🥗
🔗https://buff.ly/9KPboQ1