We want to reduce waste, reusing where possible, and ultimately sending zero waste to landfill/incineration.

Are you interested in helping us create a Plastic Free Hanover? Get in touch or keep an eye out for our next meeting in the events section. 

Some local Hanoverians are campaigning the council for improved recycling please see the petition to learn more


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Plastics

Are you interested in working towards using less plastic in Hanover, Brighton, UK or the world? We can all do our bit by refusing single-use plastics. Talk to your local pub, café, shop and raise your concerns about plastic use, and discuss alternatives with them. 
  • Straws: There are lots of pubs in Brighton stopping the use of plastic straws - replacing them with metal or paper alternatives. Does your local still use plastic straws? Next time you have a smoothie or a G&T have a chat www.plasticpollutioncoalition.org/no-straw-please/
  • Plastic Water Bottles: We have recently seen London's Borough Market taking steps towards phasing out plastic bottle sales (see: Guardian) 
Could Hanover or Brighton be next? Refill Brighton are creating a business network in the city that identify as willing to refill your water bottle for free. Perhaps your local café is interested in joining and having a sticker in their window? Visit Refill's facebook page to find out more.  
  • Surfers Against Sewage have created a Plastic-Free Living Action Plan (download here).
Waste and Recycling

Magpie Recycling Co-operative Ltd. is a workers' cooperative providing for a small charge weekly kerb-side Green Box recycling service, using quiet electric vehicles for a wide range of materials including most types of plastics, textiles, tetra packs/juice cartons, aluminium tin foil, and batteries. They also have an Opt-in Scheme where you can save up your materials, call them up when you bag is full, and they will collect. They do a lot more including furniture! See more from them at: www.magpie.coop/

More limited services are provided by the Council. See here for Handy Recycling A to Z and The Green Centre have an excellent A-Z resource on their website

Food Waste
OLIO is a free smartphone app connecting you with your neighbours and local shops, so that surplus food and other items can be shared, not thrown away. Download the app at https://olioex.com/

Home Composting
Get a (council subsidised) discounted compost bin for your home if you can. https://getcomposting.com/
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