This year we celebrate 20 years of the Volunteer Waste Prevention Advisor Scheme here in West Sussex! Our volunteers have contributed over 16,000 hours supporting communities across the county, helping residents reduce waste, recycle more, and make the most of the resources available to them.
Our volunteers are passionate about recycling and waste prevention, and generously give their time to visit schools, speak at local community groups, host information stands and write blogs and articles for local newsletters.
We'd like to extend a huge thank you to all our volunteers over the last twenty years. The dedication, enthusiasm, and commitment of our Waste Prevention Advisor Volunteers continues to make a real difference in communities across West Sussex.
You can find information on our upcoming events on the WSRecycles website here.
Join us at Field Place in Worthing on Saturday 21 November, from 11am to 3pm, for our first-ever Festive Eco Fair. Discover simple ways to enjoy a low-waste Christmas, browse sustainable gifts from local makers and crafters, and take part in sustainable workshops.
Free workshops and drop-in activities include making decorations from old Christmas cards, learning how to create your own Christmas crackers and a clothes swap. Places on some workshops are limited and filling up fast, so we recommend booking in advance.
With Christmas just around the corner, now is the perfect time to start planning a greener festive season. Visit our website for practical tips on reducing waste, making the most of your recycling, and avoiding unnecessary purchases, helping you save money and cut waste in the run-up to Christmas.
We’ll also be sharing ideas to tackle festive food waste, from using up leftovers to making the most of your food waste recycling service. Keep an eye on our social media channels for more tips and advice throughout the season.
Throughout September and October, we worked with Biffa, Wastebuster and West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service to highlight the fire risks caused by incorrectly disposing of batteries, vapes and electrical items.
If it has a plug, battery or cable, don’t bin it. Batteries, vapes and unwanted electricals should be taken to recycling or retailer take-back points, while working items can be repaired, reused or donated. Visit our website to find out how to recycle them safely.
Schools in Chichester have had a visit from Dennis to the Rescue! A converted collection vehicle, with the inside of the truck set up as a bright and exciting classroom. Offered as a community resource by Dennis Eagle, it aims to promote sustainability, and to teach children more about the part they play in looking after the environment.
Around 700 pupils from Chichester Free School, Chidham Primary School and Funtington Primary School, Bury CE Primary School and Graffam Junior School had a chance to go inside Dennis and learn about recycling, as well as taking part in a Wastebuster Planet Protector Challenge, supported by staff from Chichester and members of our Waste Prevention Team.
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