We’re now part of 1% for the Planet!
We’re delighted that the nonprofit 1% for the Planet has approved Sustainable Amersham as an Environmental Partner. This means that any business can sign up as a 1% for the Planet member and support Sustainable Amersham and other Environmental Partners with 1% of its turnover (at least half as monetary donations and up to half […]
Green Hearts in February
In February we joined the climate coalition Show The Love campaign in February to let our decision makers know that Amersham cares about the climate emergency. We were at the market and the Lifestyle centre giving out crafted green hearts and postcards for anyone to fill out and wear. We had the pleasure of a […]
Kerbside plastic recycling
Get out your reading glasses…in Bucks, plastics 1, 2, and 5 are collected kerbside. And many soft plastics like carrier bags, clingfilm, bread bags etc. can be recycled at Tesco, Sainsbury’s and the Co-op.
Where to recycle soft plastics
We know that rigid plastics like milk and shampoo bottles and food trays go into our home recycling bins. But so much of the plastic which comes from our shopping is soft plastic packaging and cannot go into the kerbside collection. Most of this has been going into general waste…but now the good news is […]
Cutting down on single-use plastic
Here are some simple ways to reduce your use of plastic.
A green Christmas
Here are some top tips to green up your Christmas, from decorations to gift ideas.
Toilet bomb recipe
Instead of using harsh toilet cleaners from plastic bottles, try these easy-to-make toilet bombs instead. We’re converts! 300g bicarbonate of soda (available in 500g boxes at the Ethical Superstore)50g citric acid powder (also available at the Ethical Superstore)5-10 drops of essential oils like lavender, rosemary, lemon, eucalyptus, tea tree1-3 tablespoons of water Place the powders […]
Amersham Christmas Festival
Sustainable Amersham will be at the Amersham Christmas Festival on Saturday 4th December, 10am-5pm in Sycamore Road. Come along and join us!
Climate Action Day
Join us on Saturday 13th November at St Michael’s Square, 10am-2pm.
Recycling day at Amersham Market
On September 21st 2021 the Sustainable Amersham team were once again at the Tuesday market in Amersham-on-the-Hill. To celebrate National Recycling Week and Great Big Green Week we made our focus “recycling and how to get it right.” We were accompanied by Gemma Green from FCC Environment who was able to advise consumers on what […]