Plastic Free July

The session included a round table discussion led by Melanie Rees from the Green Centre and supported by Juliet Evans, Waste Minimisation Officer at BHCC providing tips and ideas on minimising plastic use, responding to questions as well as sharing of ideas by all.

Attendees also had the opportunity to watch a short video on ‘The story of plastic’ – see it here. Finally, they could look at samples and pick up discount vouchers from Harriet’s of Hove, Plastic Free Plant Based Refill Shop

Forthcoming litter picking events:

Level in Brighton

Join The Green Centre at the Level in Brighton and enjoy some time in nature. They are offering a variety of activities including litter picking (equipment supplied), pollinator patrol, tree tribe and games. You’ll find them in the park, opposite the entrance to Brighton Open Market from 12 noon until 2pm. Look out for the Green Centre flags. Dates:

• Tuesday August 13th
• Tuesday August 20th
• Tuesday August 27th

Contact Melanie Rees on 07467 959200 for more details.

Brighton Beach Clean

On Saturday 10th August, SEA LIFE Brighton is running Brighton Beach Clean. For more information and sign up see here

Useful contact details: 

• The Green Centre
  Contact details: Melanie Rees – info@thegreencentre.co.uk – 07467 959200
• Community Works Environment: Green Spaces and Sustainability Reps: Les Gunbie, Cat Fletcher and Lisa Atwell
  Contact details: Magda Pasiut, CW Reps Programme Co-ordinator – magda@communityworks.org.uk
• The Making Business Greener Campaign, funded by The Naturesave Trust, gives charities and social enterprises access to professional sustainability advice, free of charge. BOOK NOW with Alice C Doyle of Positive Impacts – she will help you design your sustainability strategy, create policies, measure your carbon footprint, and ensure compliance with fast-moving regulations.

Useful links:

• Plastic Free July: a global movement that helps millions of people be part of the solution to plastic pollution, including lots of resources
• The Green Centre’s ‘Guide to recycling in Brighton and Hove: July 2024’
• Brighton Freegle – help to increase reuse and reduce landfill by offering a free Internet-based service where people can give away and ask for things that would otherwise be thrown away. They also run shop at London Road Open Market
• Brighton & Hove City Council recycling & waste pages: Rubbish, recycling and streets 
• Veolia facilities tours / wonder days: Veolia In The Community | Veolia South Downs
• Recycle Now: Recycle Now (does sometimes just direct you back to your local Council for clarification)
• Recycle Your Electricals: Recycle Your Electricals – WEEE Recycling – Material Focus. Searchable resource for locations to recycle electrical items, batteries, vapes etc.
• A&W Council’s website on ‘Recycling & waste for residents’
• B&H Food Partnership’s guide on ‘Where to buy plastic-free’
• Harriet’s of Hove, Plastic Free Plant Based Refill Shop
• ‘The story of plastic’ video by The Story of Stuff Project
• ‘Simple Ways to Reduce Plastic at Work for Plastic Free July’ by Giki Zero.