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Save water, save energy, save money!
Households and businesses in Merton, and across the UK, are being urged to save water as the ‘Monster from Morrocco’ (we had to throw...
Jul 26, 20182 min read


Beyond the reusable water bottle
Book Review – 'Zero Waste Home' by Bea Johnson Zero Waste Home. Well that sounds impossible. How, in this modern age, could anyone...
Jul 19, 20182 min read


Behind the scenes at Southwark Integrated Waste Management Facility
"We had a fascinating visit to Southwark Integrated Waste Management Facility. We saw how all the recycling is separated, using a variety...
Jul 16, 20181 min read


Debunking the confusing world of recycling
I confess that my planned visit to a recycling centre for pleasure has led in recent weeks to me receiving a lot of stick from my mates,...
Jul 12, 20183 min read


#SpeakUp to climate change!
On 7th July - scorching summer's day in Wimbledon, our Community Champions joined a national conversation on climate change, asking -...
Jul 9, 20181 min read


Thames Water ramps up water supply to meet heatwave demand
Press Release: Thames Water is pumping an extra 450 million litres of water into its network to cope with a record surge in demand during...
Jul 6, 20182 min read


Merton's young trees are in need of a drink!
Merton's trees help to clean up the air that is exceeding European regulations in many areas across the borough. We need our young trees...
Jul 4, 20181 min read


Merton's ambitious plans to tackle food poverty
Having lived in Morden for many years attending the first quarterly Merton Food Poverty Action Plan meeting opened the door into the...
Jul 2, 20182 min read


Here comes the sun!
It’s been another busy month at Phipps Bridge Community Garden. The warm weather has meant that everything has grown very fast. And...
Jun 28, 20181 min read


A brave and determined spirit! Ripple Effect team end their amazing row
Due to unexpected events – dehydration and an impending storm, the Ripple Effect team decided to bring to an end their row. Not an easy...
Jun 26, 20182 min read


There's no such thing as throwing "away" plastic
Plastic was always one of those things where I knew deep down that something couldn’t be right – where does it all go? But as with many...
Jun 22, 20182 min read


#PlasticFreeMerton making waves in Morden
On 2nd June, ten of Sustainable Merton's Community Champions and volunteers celebrated the start of Emma Rogers' Great Pacific Race - an...
Jun 8, 20181 min read


Getting back to nature
I don’t know what the term ‘getting back to nature’ means to you? For me, the sun comes out and I think of green spaces, trees, plants...
Jun 6, 20182 min read


Plastic-free gardening
"I've been wondering how to go plastic free on my allotment and in my garden, it really is a challenge. The first problem is plastic pots...
Jun 6, 20181 min read


An island of green productivity
"10 years ago, Phipps Bridge Community Garden was a jungle of head high brambles. After 6 months of hacking and bonfires and 3 tons of...
Jun 4, 20182 min read


Spring Reception at City Hall
"The Spring Reception at City Hall on Tuesday 22nd May was hosted by Merton and Wandsworth London Assembly Councillor Leonie Cooper. The...
May 23, 20181 min read


The countdown is on for Emma!
On 2nd June, Merton resident and Community Champion - Emma, will set sail with her 3 crew mates, as they begin what will be a challenge...
May 3, 20181 min read


Residents get digging for cleaner air in Merton!
Sustainable Merton is working in partnership with Clarion Housing to create a nursery of saplings at Morden Rec as preparations get under...
Apr 15, 20181 min read


Alternatives to single-use plastics
Will Richardson - Founder of environmental management consultancy company Green Element, is on board our #PlasticFreeMerton campaign and...
Apr 3, 20181 min read


Support your local milkman
#PlasticFreeMerton "I have always used a milkman and tried to encourage others to do so. My argument being that glass bottles are more...
Apr 3, 20181 min read
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