Who are we?
Set up in early 2021 by a group of keen SW18 residents, we are a non-profit initiative aimed at cutting waste, especially single-use plastic waste, by using plastic free alternatives, refills as well as helping residents recycle hard-to-recycle waste.
What do we hope to achieve?
We aim to make reducing waste and recycling easy and (because you're doing it with your neighbours) fun. We would love you to join our waste reduction efforts. Every small change matters!
How do we do this?
Together with our members, we look for plastic free solutions: refills, plastic-free products, products made from recycled materials.
When it is hard to find a plastic-free alternative, we help people recycle hard-to-recycle wate.
We have two collection points in Southfields, where we collect your hard-to-recycle items, such as make up, contact lenses or blister packs.
We then send them to specialist recyclers, such as TerraCycle UK and the First Mile via free or paid for programmes.
We also encourage greater uptake of Wandsworth and Merton Councils' recycling schemes which already take a host of items such as glass and plastic bottles, paper and cans.
Great for the environment and for community spirit! Thank you to the Southfields Grid Residents Association for support and encouragement.
