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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!💚
November 7, 2025 at 10:39 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
November 7, 2025 at 9:55 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...
November 5, 2025 at 10:08 AM
📢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-...
October 21, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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
October 18, 2025 at 9:01 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
October 3, 2025 at 9:23 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
June 23, 2025 at 11:02 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
June 22, 2025 at 9:01 AM
#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...
June 20, 2025 at 6:03 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
June 19, 2025 at 12:24 PM
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 🚲🌿💚
June 17, 2025 at 11:01 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
June 17, 2025 at 8:58 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
June 16, 2025 at 11:02 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
June 16, 2025 at 9:02 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
June 14, 2025 at 9:01 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⬇️
June 12, 2025 at 11:02 AM
We asked people how they would improve air quality☀️

See how they responded⬇️
June 11, 2025 at 3:40 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
June 11, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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
June 10, 2025 at 11:08 AM
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
June 3, 2025 at 5:02 PM
📢Free workshop announcement below📢

To book or find out more details, email: mauro@madeinhackney.org
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
May 10, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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
May 2, 2025 at 6:01 PM
#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
April 28, 2025 at 9:02 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
April 27, 2025 at 9:01 AM