To space and back – twice: innovative NLWA scheme saves 248 miles of mattresses
North London Waste Authority (NLWA) announced a major milestone this week as its innovative recycling scheme saved its 200,000th mattress from going to waste. Laid end-to-end, the rescued mattresses would stretch for 248 miles – enough to travel to the edge of space and back again, twice!
NLWA conference to lead the conversation on systems thinking and the circular economy
Over 600 attendees have now registered to come together this week at North London Waste Authority’s (NLWA) ninth annual Waste Prevention Exchange, making it the largest yet. Guests will include local government leaders, third sector champions, circular economy innovators and new and established businesses involved in reduction, reuse, repair, recycling, and waste management, as well as systems thinking.
Conscientious Consumer: How to Only Buy What You Need
We’ve all been guilty of buying something new because it looked great in the shop, only to find that it didn't suit or fit us well, and we only wore it once. Shopping is addictive, and as we’ve mentioned before, retailers know how to make it irresistible to us. However, by following a few simple rules, you can break the habit and start making wiser consumer choices, saving you money and reducing waste.
Fridge Diaries
Welcome to our Fridge Diaries! Here we will show you the ins and outs of your fridge so you can store your foods properly to keep them fresh for as long as possible.
In a Fix
Do you have something broken at home? Mending it might not be as hard as you think. It also saves you money and is good for the environment because it means we don’t have to buy new things. We are running the ‘In a Fix’ campaign to encourage people to give repair a try, and let us know how they get on by sharing before/after photos on Twitter or Instagram, using the hashtag #repairshare. You can tag us as well using @WiseUpToWaste.
