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Shops offering refills – to cut down on plastic

08/07/2022 SusCottadmin Environment, Reduce, Reuse

One way of reducing plastic packaging is to use suppliers who refill containers. More and more local shops are offering refills and plastic-free options of everyday products. www.scambs.gov.uk/recycling-and-bins/reducing-waste/refill-shops

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Our friends at On The Edge Cottenham have arranged a FREE community screening of the Peoples Emergency Briefing, a film about climate change impacts, followed by discussion. It's on Sunday May 17th at 7pm-8.30pm (doors at 6.30) at Cottenham Community Centre (opposite Co-op).• Film features nine leading experts and scientists who answer pressing climate-related questions on topics such as rising costs, food security and flooding. • Presented by Chris Packham (naturalist and broadcaster) and Deborah Meaden (entrepreneur from ‘Dragon’s Den’).• You then have an opportunity to discuss with key representatives from our local community and council members.Please book your free ticket at www.tickettailor.com/events/ontheedgecottenham/2171178SOW - Sustainable Oakington & Westwick Sustainable Rampton Cottenham Parish Council Sustainable Willingham Sustainable Northstowe ... See MoreSee Less

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Please join us on Saturday at Cottenham Community Centre, where we'll be joined by Birgitta Laurent from the Greater Cambridge Shared Waste Service Greater Cambridge Recycles. Bring along your burning questions about what can and can't be recycled at home, what to do with tricky items, and to learn more about the new food waste system. ... See MoreSee Less

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Our spring litter pick is on Saturday 25th April - meet at Cottenham Village Hall on Lambs Lane Rec at 2pm for equipment and a route. If you have spotted any litter hot-spots, do let us know. There will be free refreshments back at the village hall afterwards. Dress for the weather and have fun! It is a great help if we know in advance whether you are thinking of coming - please email Peter Pilbeam on pgp1@cam.ac.uk 2nd Cottenham Scout Group will be cleaning and tidying the Histon Rd cycle path in June - for which we are very grateful. It is hard work! ... See MoreSee Less

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