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Hackney Nappy Network is hosting a Give & Take event next week💚
Connect with other parents and carers using reusables & save money👶
🕑Wed 21 Jan at 12-1.30pm
📍Round Chapel Old School Rooms
Free and no booking required
🔗https://hackneyrealnappy.net/events/
Connect with other parents and carers using reusables & save money👶
🕑Wed 21 Jan at 12-1.30pm
📍Round Chapel Old School Rooms
Free and no booking required
🔗https://hackneyrealnappy.net/events/
January 16, 2026 at 5:16 PM
Hackney Nappy Network is hosting a Give & Take event next week💚
Connect with other parents and carers using reusables & save money👶
🕑Wed 21 Jan at 12-1.30pm
📍Round Chapel Old School Rooms
Free and no booking required
🔗https://hackneyrealnappy.net/events/
Connect with other parents and carers using reusables & save money👶
🕑Wed 21 Jan at 12-1.30pm
📍Round Chapel Old School Rooms
Free and no booking required
🔗https://hackneyrealnappy.net/events/
Apply for up to £10,000 in grant funding to lower your business’ energy bills, waste and carbon footprint. www.hackneybusinessnetwork.co.uk/green-busine...
Apply for the Green Business Support programme
The Green Business support programme includes sustainability and energy efficiency audits, advice and resources and access to grants of up to £10,000 available for Hackney businesses.
www.hackneybusinessnetwork.co.uk
January 9, 2026 at 3:50 PM
Apply for up to £10,000 in grant funding to lower your business’ energy bills, waste and carbon footprint. www.hackneybusinessnetwork.co.uk/green-busine...
Join our local litter pick and help keep Hackney Clean 🌎💚
🗓 Saturday 24 Jan 🕐 10am - Midday📍 Meeting at: Broadway Market (Corner of Andrews Road), E8 4QJ
🗓 Saturday 24 Jan 🕐 10am - Midday📍 Meeting at: Broadway Market (Corner of Andrews Road), E8 4QJ
January 9, 2026 at 2:14 PM
Join our local litter pick and help keep Hackney Clean 🌎💚
🗓 Saturday 24 Jan 🕐 10am - Midday📍 Meeting at: Broadway Market (Corner of Andrews Road), E8 4QJ
🗓 Saturday 24 Jan 🕐 10am - Midday📍 Meeting at: Broadway Market (Corner of Andrews Road), E8 4QJ
Refresh your wardrobe for FREE!👕
Join the Verte x Hackney Council Clothes Swap💚:
🕐Saturday 24 January, 12–4pm
📍Number 90, 90 Wallis Road, E9 5LN
Give clothes a second life and shop preloved♻️
🔗Sign up: verte.london/event/verte-...
Join the Verte x Hackney Council Clothes Swap💚:
🕐Saturday 24 January, 12–4pm
📍Number 90, 90 Wallis Road, E9 5LN
Give clothes a second life and shop preloved♻️
🔗Sign up: verte.london/event/verte-...
January 9, 2026 at 11:39 AM
Refresh your wardrobe for FREE!👕
Join the Verte x Hackney Council Clothes Swap💚:
🕐Saturday 24 January, 12–4pm
📍Number 90, 90 Wallis Road, E9 5LN
Give clothes a second life and shop preloved♻️
🔗Sign up: verte.london/event/verte-...
Join the Verte x Hackney Council Clothes Swap💚:
🕐Saturday 24 January, 12–4pm
📍Number 90, 90 Wallis Road, E9 5LN
Give clothes a second life and shop preloved♻️
🔗Sign up: verte.london/event/verte-...
Your unwanted clean coats, gloves and scarves are needed more than ever during this cold spell 🥶🧥🧣🥊
Please donate at these libraries until 28 Feb and also take what you need 💚
Dalston CLR James
Stamford Hill
Homerton
Clapton
Shoreditch
Please donate at these libraries until 28 Feb and also take what you need 💚
Dalston CLR James
Stamford Hill
Homerton
Clapton
Shoreditch
January 9, 2026 at 9:59 AM
Your unwanted clean coats, gloves and scarves are needed more than ever during this cold spell 🥶🧥🧣🥊
Please donate at these libraries until 28 Feb and also take what you need 💚
Dalston CLR James
Stamford Hill
Homerton
Clapton
Shoreditch
Please donate at these libraries until 28 Feb and also take what you need 💚
Dalston CLR James
Stamford Hill
Homerton
Clapton
Shoreditch
📢Pick up recycling receptacles at Hackney Service Centre, 1 Hillman Street, E8 1DY between 10am-2pm this Friday 9th January ♻️#HackneyRecycles
January 7, 2026 at 4:53 PM
📢Pick up recycling receptacles at Hackney Service Centre, 1 Hillman Street, E8 1DY between 10am-2pm this Friday 9th January ♻️#HackneyRecycles
Refresh your wardrobe for FREE!👕
Join the Verte x Hackney Council Clothes Swap💚:
🕒 Saturday 24 January, 12–4pm
📍 Number 90, 90 Wallis Road, E9 5LN
Give clothes a second life and shop preloved.♻️
🔗Sign up: verte.london/event/verte-...
Join the Verte x Hackney Council Clothes Swap💚:
🕒 Saturday 24 January, 12–4pm
📍 Number 90, 90 Wallis Road, E9 5LN
Give clothes a second life and shop preloved.♻️
🔗Sign up: verte.london/event/verte-...
January 5, 2026 at 11:12 AM
Refresh your wardrobe for FREE!👕
Join the Verte x Hackney Council Clothes Swap💚:
🕒 Saturday 24 January, 12–4pm
📍 Number 90, 90 Wallis Road, E9 5LN
Give clothes a second life and shop preloved.♻️
🔗Sign up: verte.london/event/verte-...
Join the Verte x Hackney Council Clothes Swap💚:
🕒 Saturday 24 January, 12–4pm
📍 Number 90, 90 Wallis Road, E9 5LN
Give clothes a second life and shop preloved.♻️
🔗Sign up: verte.london/event/verte-...
We're sharing @globalactionplan.bsky.social 's facts about wood burning to help keep you, your family and local community safe over the colder months 👉
#CleanAirNight
#CleanAirNight
January 5, 2026 at 9:58 AM
We're sharing @globalactionplan.bsky.social 's facts about wood burning to help keep you, your family and local community safe over the colder months 👉
#CleanAirNight
#CleanAirNight
Colville Estate are hosting FREE shoe and textile repairs TODAY 👠👖⚒️
🕐11AM-1PM then 2-5PM
📍CETRA Hall, Colville Estate
Text to confirm a free repair slot. Walk-ins for shoe repair (by Certi Shop) will be charged due to sourcing of materials: 07418367286.
🕐11AM-1PM then 2-5PM
📍CETRA Hall, Colville Estate
Text to confirm a free repair slot. Walk-ins for shoe repair (by Certi Shop) will be charged due to sourcing of materials: 07418367286.
December 22, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Colville Estate are hosting FREE shoe and textile repairs TODAY 👠👖⚒️
🕐11AM-1PM then 2-5PM
📍CETRA Hall, Colville Estate
Text to confirm a free repair slot. Walk-ins for shoe repair (by Certi Shop) will be charged due to sourcing of materials: 07418367286.
🕐11AM-1PM then 2-5PM
📍CETRA Hall, Colville Estate
Text to confirm a free repair slot. Walk-ins for shoe repair (by Certi Shop) will be charged due to sourcing of materials: 07418367286.
Binned batteries and electricals can spark fires when crushed in bin or recycling lorries. Always recycle them separately from our household waste or recycling. Visit recycleyourelectricals.org.uk to find where to drop them off safely
HypnoCat says never bin batteries or electricals!
YouTube video by Recycle Your Electricals
youtu.be
December 18, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Binned batteries and electricals can spark fires when crushed in bin or recycling lorries. Always recycle them separately from our household waste or recycling. Visit recycleyourelectricals.org.uk to find where to drop them off safely
Are you a group that brings people together?
The North London Community Fund is open, with an incredible £1 million funding commitment to support projects that prevent waste and make a real difference.
✅Grants of up to £20,000
✅Apply by 16 February
Find out more/apply here: t.co/gigzxxvJeh
The North London Community Fund is open, with an incredible £1 million funding commitment to support projects that prevent waste and make a real difference.
✅Grants of up to £20,000
✅Apply by 16 February
Find out more/apply here: t.co/gigzxxvJeh
December 17, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Are you a group that brings people together?
The North London Community Fund is open, with an incredible £1 million funding commitment to support projects that prevent waste and make a real difference.
✅Grants of up to £20,000
✅Apply by 16 February
Find out more/apply here: t.co/gigzxxvJeh
The North London Community Fund is open, with an incredible £1 million funding commitment to support projects that prevent waste and make a real difference.
✅Grants of up to £20,000
✅Apply by 16 February
Find out more/apply here: t.co/gigzxxvJeh
Did you know that wood burning is the most polluting way to heat your home❓
That’s why we’re supporting #CleanAirNight 2026, to share the facts about wood burning and to help spark a conversation across the country 🔥
That’s why we’re supporting #CleanAirNight 2026, to share the facts about wood burning and to help spark a conversation across the country 🔥
December 14, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Did you know that wood burning is the most polluting way to heat your home❓
That’s why we’re supporting #CleanAirNight 2026, to share the facts about wood burning and to help spark a conversation across the country 🔥
That’s why we’re supporting #CleanAirNight 2026, to share the facts about wood burning and to help spark a conversation across the country 🔥
Reusable Nappy Demo with @hackneynappynet 👶
Friday 12 December 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 12 December 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
December 10, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Reusable Nappy Demo with @hackneynappynet 👶
Friday 12 December 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 12 December 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
📢Pick up recycling receptacles at Hackney Service Centre, 1 Hillman Street, E8 1DY between 10am-2pm this Friday 12th December📷#HackneyRecycles
December 8, 2025 at 10:21 AM
📢Pick up recycling receptacles at Hackney Service Centre, 1 Hillman Street, E8 1DY between 10am-2pm this Friday 12th December📷#HackneyRecycles
Reposted by Greener Hackney
Did you know, Hackney is a designated Smoke Control Area?
To make things easy we've created a single boroughwide Order. The 27 previous smoke control orders are merging into one for the whole borough, which comes into effect on 1 December.
See the rules: hackney.gov.uk/smoke-contro...
To make things easy we've created a single boroughwide Order. The 27 previous smoke control orders are merging into one for the whole borough, which comes into effect on 1 December.
See the rules: hackney.gov.uk/smoke-contro...
November 24, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Did you know, Hackney is a designated Smoke Control Area?
To make things easy we've created a single boroughwide Order. The 27 previous smoke control orders are merging into one for the whole borough, which comes into effect on 1 December.
See the rules: hackney.gov.uk/smoke-contro...
To make things easy we've created a single boroughwide Order. The 27 previous smoke control orders are merging into one for the whole borough, which comes into effect on 1 December.
See the rules: hackney.gov.uk/smoke-contro...
The weather has turned, and demand is high for coats! 🥶🧥
Donate your clean, unwanted coats to help neighbours stay warm. Take a coat if you need one.💚
You can find coat stands until 28 Feb at these libraries:
Dalston CLR James
Stamford Hill
Homerton
Clapton
Shoreditch
Donate your clean, unwanted coats to help neighbours stay warm. Take a coat if you need one.💚
You can find coat stands until 28 Feb at these libraries:
Dalston CLR James
Stamford Hill
Homerton
Clapton
Shoreditch
November 21, 2025 at 10:33 AM
The weather has turned, and demand is high for coats! 🥶🧥
Donate your clean, unwanted coats to help neighbours stay warm. Take a coat if you need one.💚
You can find coat stands until 28 Feb at these libraries:
Dalston CLR James
Stamford Hill
Homerton
Clapton
Shoreditch
Donate your clean, unwanted coats to help neighbours stay warm. Take a coat if you need one.💚
You can find coat stands until 28 Feb at these libraries:
Dalston CLR James
Stamford Hill
Homerton
Clapton
Shoreditch
With temperatures dropping and bills rising, we're making our thermal imaging cameras free to borrow this winter.
🔍 Spot heat loss
🏠 Make your home cosier
💸 Save on energy bills
Find out more here: t.co/qM4lD12BLq
🔍 Spot heat loss
🏠 Make your home cosier
💸 Save on energy bills
Find out more here: t.co/qM4lD12BLq
November 18, 2025 at 4:11 PM
With temperatures dropping and bills rising, we're making our thermal imaging cameras free to borrow this winter.
🔍 Spot heat loss
🏠 Make your home cosier
💸 Save on energy bills
Find out more here: t.co/qM4lD12BLq
🔍 Spot heat loss
🏠 Make your home cosier
💸 Save on energy bills
Find out more here: t.co/qM4lD12BLq
They learnt quick tips to reduce indoor air pollution:
🪟 ventilate when cooking/cleaning
🧼 clean your extractor fans & filters regularly
❌ avoid air fresheners, sprays, aerosols
Watch this participant youtube.com/watch?v=XLnSuu5f5lY&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=SocialSignIn&utm_source=Twitter
🪟 ventilate when cooking/cleaning
🧼 clean your extractor fans & filters regularly
❌ avoid air fresheners, sprays, aerosols
Watch this participant youtube.com/watch?v=XLnSuu5f5lY&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=SocialSignIn&utm_source=Twitter
Why indoor air quality matters and how to improve it for our health
YouTube video by MP Smarter Travel
youtube.com
November 18, 2025 at 4:10 PM
They learnt quick tips to reduce indoor air pollution:
🪟 ventilate when cooking/cleaning
🧼 clean your extractor fans & filters regularly
❌ avoid air fresheners, sprays, aerosols
Watch this participant youtube.com/watch?v=XLnSuu5f5lY&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=SocialSignIn&utm_source=Twitter
🪟 ventilate when cooking/cleaning
🧼 clean your extractor fans & filters regularly
❌ avoid air fresheners, sprays, aerosols
Watch this participant youtube.com/watch?v=XLnSuu5f5lY&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=SocialSignIn&utm_source=Twitter
NLWA is offering £2k worth of training & resources to tackle food waste in your community. If you're based in Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Hackney, Haringey, Islington or Waltham Forest and not already working on food waste prevention, this is your chance
Apply by 15 Dec: www.nlwa.gov.uk/take-action/...
Apply by 15 Dec: www.nlwa.gov.uk/take-action/...
Bin Less Save More | NLWA
£2000 grants available for community groups to deliver food waste reduction workshopsThe impact of food wasteThe UK population wastes 10 million tonnes of food a year, 70% of which is from households....
www.nlwa.gov.uk
November 18, 2025 at 4:08 PM
NLWA is offering £2k worth of training & resources to tackle food waste in your community. If you're based in Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Hackney, Haringey, Islington or Waltham Forest and not already working on food waste prevention, this is your chance
Apply by 15 Dec: www.nlwa.gov.uk/take-action/...
Apply by 15 Dec: www.nlwa.gov.uk/take-action/...
Ever thought about the air quality in your home❓
Together with
@cityoflondon
we gave air quality monitors to residents to help them learn more about their indoor air quality
Here are some sources of pollution they found:
🧽 cleaning products
🍳 gas stoves
🐈 pet litter trays
Together with
@cityoflondon
we gave air quality monitors to residents to help them learn more about their indoor air quality
Here are some sources of pollution they found:
🧽 cleaning products
🍳 gas stoves
🐈 pet litter trays
November 18, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Ever thought about the air quality in your home❓
Together with
@cityoflondon
we gave air quality monitors to residents to help them learn more about their indoor air quality
Here are some sources of pollution they found:
🧽 cleaning products
🍳 gas stoves
🐈 pet litter trays
Together with
@cityoflondon
we gave air quality monitors to residents to help them learn more about their indoor air quality
Here are some sources of pollution they found:
🧽 cleaning products
🍳 gas stoves
🐈 pet litter trays
Did you know that wood burning is the most polluting way to heat your home?
From 1 Dec all 27 separate smoke control orders in Hackney are being merged into ONE Smoke Control Area
Limiting smoke can improve air quality and create a healthier Hackney
From 1 Dec all 27 separate smoke control orders in Hackney are being merged into ONE Smoke Control Area
Limiting smoke can improve air quality and create a healthier Hackney
November 18, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Did you know that wood burning is the most polluting way to heat your home?
From 1 Dec all 27 separate smoke control orders in Hackney are being merged into ONE Smoke Control Area
Limiting smoke can improve air quality and create a healthier Hackney
From 1 Dec all 27 separate smoke control orders in Hackney are being merged into ONE Smoke Control Area
Limiting smoke can improve air quality and create a healthier Hackney
📢Pick up recycling receptacles at Hackney Service Centre, 1 Hillman Street, E8 1DY between 10am-2pm this Friday 14th November♻️#HackneyRecycles
November 10, 2025 at 2:24 PM
📢Pick up recycling receptacles at Hackney Service Centre, 1 Hillman Street, E8 1DY between 10am-2pm this Friday 14th November♻️#HackneyRecycles
Reposted by Greener Hackney
Celebrating the launch of new cycle hire options in Hackney at our newest cargo bike hub
You can now rent dockless bikes from Voi and Lime, or pick up an OurBike cargo bike, perfect for carrying bigger loads
👉 orlo.uk/SuKg6
You can now rent dockless bikes from Voi and Lime, or pick up an OurBike cargo bike, perfect for carrying bigger loads
👉 orlo.uk/SuKg6
November 3, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Celebrating the launch of new cycle hire options in Hackney at our newest cargo bike hub
You can now rent dockless bikes from Voi and Lime, or pick up an OurBike cargo bike, perfect for carrying bigger loads
👉 orlo.uk/SuKg6
You can now rent dockless bikes from Voi and Lime, or pick up an OurBike cargo bike, perfect for carrying bigger loads
👉 orlo.uk/SuKg6
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