In her regular WSCT column Councillor Joanne Knowles, Chairperson of Horsham District Council, took us behind the scenes of community life following her recent visit. Her column shares stories from across our District, shining a light on the people, places and projects that make our community thrive and celebrating the spirit of our District. Fix […]
Sussex Green Living is appealing to the public to keep going with a plastic free life in 2026 and beyond.
Why is recycling plastic not enough? While some of the plastic we recycle is turned into new products, much of it is exported or incinerated. Although energy recovery from burning plastic is often counted within waste management, plastic is made from fossil fuels that took millions of years to form, so burning it is not a sustainable solution. The biggest climate impact, however, comes long before plastic reaches us. According to the OECD, around 90% of greenhouse gas emissions from plastics occur during production and manufacturing. Read more
Following a competitive application process, Sussex Green Living has been selected to take part in the Big Give Earth Raise—a national match-funding campaign launching on Earth Day 22 April.
From noon Wednesday 22 April to noon Wednesday 29 April every donation made through the campaign will be matched, meaning a £50 donation becomes £100 to support the charity’s work across Sussex.
Run by Big Give, the campaign brings together philanthropists, foundations, and businesses to match public donations. Over the years, Big Give has raised approximately £427 million for thousands of charities. NOTE: 30th April – WE ACHIEVED OUR TARGET!
As spring approaches, many of us feel the urge to refresh our homes, clear out clutter, and start anew. But this year, there’s an opportunity to make your spring clean go beyond your home—and benefit the planet too. By decluttering old and unused technology, you can help reduce environmental damage while raising funds for charity.
We all have them: forgotten mobile phones tucked away in drawers, outdated cameras gathering dust, or tangled chargers and gadgets hiding in cupboards. What may seem like harmless clutter actually represents a much bigger environmental issue. Your mobile phone alone contains precious, finite materials such as copper, lithium, cobalt, manganese, tungsten, and tellurium. These resources are extracted through mining processes that can lead to deforestation, habitat destruction, and significant carbon emissions. Read more
By decluttering old and unused technology, you can help reduce environmental damage while raising funds for charity.
For more details on which electrical items can be recycled, check out the “Valuable and Sensitive Items” section of this page: https://www.sussexgreenliving.org.uk/single-use/
Before donating, it’s important to protect your personal data. Make sure to remove any SIM or memory cards and perform a factory reset on your device. This ensures your information remains secure while allowing your old tech to have a new purpose.
Removing Data From My Phone
Mobile phones are still worth a lot of money, even if they’re a few years old or have faults. But before you sell with a company like us you may be thinking how do I clear my iPhone before selling it?
Well you’ll want to know how to prepare your iPhone for trade in. We’ve provided a helpful step-by-step for this below.
Make Up Recycle
Most of us do. Going out bare-faced still feels like a bold move. Yet from Pamela Anderson and Alicia Keys to Helen Mirren and Bella Hadid, more people—including plenty of Sussex shoppers—are choosing to skip the make-up and embrace what’s already there.
At the same time, the beauty industry has been quietly having a glow-up of its own—but not always the good kind. As demand has soared so has the environmental footprint. Self-care, it turns out, isn’t always kind to the planet.
In a world of fast fashion, how can we buy sustainable clothing that is also affordable? Is Vinted the answer to saving our pockets and the planet? Everyone loves a bargain, and it’s an even bigger win when buying cheap clothes doesn’t have to compromise on quality and style. Vinted is very user-friendly for both buying and selling second-hand clothes, so you’re sure to find what you’re looking for!
Vinted is perfect for saving money as a buyer and making money as a seller and I would recommend it to everyone – whatever age, gender or style. In the UK, nearly one-quarter of the population use Vinted and I am one of them. I now buy all my clothes on Vinted and can always find what i’m looking for and at a huge discount! It’s also a great side hustle for me too. I’m able to list all my unwanted clothes in a quick and easy process to make a bit of extra cash, with no extra shipping costs for me!
You know that big bag of old clothes you dropped off at the charity shop after having a wardrobe declutter? You probably felt a warm glow of generosity by donating your unwanted bits to a good cause (and it’s probably also a relief to get all that clutter out of sight by conveniently handing it all over to someone else, right?). What if I told you that only between 10% and 30% of second-hand donations are resold in store. What happens to all the rest?
The clothes that charity shops can’t sell are taken away and in the UK, 70% of used clothing is exported to the Global South. Once there, many clothes end up in landfills or incinerated. This has major impacts on health and the environment, including water pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, worsening the strain on countries already struggling with waste management infrastructure. Read more
Growing together – Food – Fun – Family – FreeFrom 10am-4pm on Saturday 26th April, Horsham will come alive to celebrate green living in Sussex – perfect for mums, dads, and little ones alike. It’s a day packed with local food, expert talks and eco-friendly fun that will inspire you and your family to live more sustainably. Spread across four unique venues in central Horsham, come along for a day of free goodies, family-friendly activities, and caring community vibes at the Plant to Plate Festival! Read more
WILLIAM PENN PRIMARY SCHOOL ASKS THE HORSHAM COMMUNITY TO HELP THEM IN THEIR EFFORTS IN A NATIONWIDE CONTEST TO WIN A PLAYGROUND WITH A FRAME MADE OF 100% RECYCLED MATERIALS
Residents of Horsham and surrounding areas can help William Penn Primary School to win a playground with a frame made of 100% recycled materials – including recycled plastic food storage containers and lids, as well as reusable plastic water bottles and caps by bringing this used waste to the school’s public collection point
The Sistema® Recycled Playground Contest is running from 12th September until 18th December 2024 and the school that collects the most amount of plastic food storage containers and lids, as well as reusable plastic water bottles and caps, in that time will be crowned the winner . Read more
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