How Batch Cooking changed my life…
Blog by Danila Ardé Sustainable Merton Operations & Volunteer Manager It may seem an overstatement to say The Batch Lady has changed my...
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Mar 7, 20231 min read
Merton's Community Fridge joins Food Connect to help take good food further
This Food Waste Action Week, we are excited to announce that Merton's Community Fridge is now part of the #FoodConnect network - a zero...
Feb 20, 20232 min read
Running 13.1 miles for Mitcham Community Orchard & Gardens!
One of our very committed volunteer orchardists, the lovely and wonderful Franki, is running a half marathon and generously raising money...
Feb 14, 20232 min read
Making Merton more dementia friendly
Guest blog by Natalie Parsons (she/her) Dementia Friendly Communities Coordinator – Merton Merton Dementia Hub is really looking forward...
Jan 26, 20233 min read
Buy and sell secondhand ski gear with WhoSki.com
WhoSki.com is an award-winning Merton-based peer-to-peer marketplace for buying and selling ski clothing in the circular economy. Set up...
Jan 18, 20233 min read
We challenge you to buy nothing new!
Buying less and making the most of what you already have through repairing, reusing and upcycling is a simple way to save money and give...
Dec 15, 20224 min read
Where to find help during the holidays...
Are you in need of some extra help or do you know someone struggling this winter? Here, you'll find local voluntary and community...
Dec 6, 20223 min read
8 low-cost (or free!) ways to save up to £457 on your energy bills
The way we use energy can have a significant impact on our bills. There is an opportunity for all of us to save money by changing the way...
Oct 25, 20221 min read
📢 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for Merton's Community Fridge!
Community Fridges have never been more needed and Merton's Community Fridge is stepping up by opening its doors on a third day each week....
Oct 24, 20221 min read
Consultation launched for new street cleaning and waste collection services
Following the decision to end the street cleaning and waste contract in 2025, Merton Council has launched its community engagement series...
Sep 23, 20222 min read
What can schools do to reduce plastic pollution?
Blog by Artie Sustainable Merton Young Community Champion Schools, the place where children will spend the majority of their waking...
Sep 20, 20223 min read
The Wheel Launches Today To Create A More Circular Merton
Sustainable Merton, Merton’s local environmental charity, launches today a new waste reduction and circular economy digital hub -...
Sep 15, 20221 min read
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Sustainable Merton is deeply saddened by the loss of Queen Elizabeth II. Our thoughts are with her family and everyone struggling to come...
Jul 12, 20221 min read
Volunteers needed for new grow-your-own food project in Wimbledon
Clarion Futures, the charitable foundation of Clarion Housing Group, has partnered with Wimbledon-based start-up Our Lady of Greens to...
Jun 13, 20224 min read
Merton Green Parents on how to talk to your children about climate change
Blog By Hanna Dunnell (Coordinator of Merton Green Parents) and Luisella Lazzarino (Trustee of Sustainable Merton and Volunteer for...
Jun 7, 20222 min read
Ride London 2022: Celebrating Cycling
Blog by Ruth Sustainable Merton Trustee & Community Champion As it was a sunny morning I decided to join Ride London to enjoy a...
Jun 1, 20221 min read
🏳️🌈 PRIDE MONTH & Climate Activism
Did you know that Rachel Carson, pioneer of the global environmental movement, was an LGBTQIA+ person? As a marginalised group,...
May 27, 20222 min read
New, free and fun local Walk and Talks are launching soon in the local area
The Walk and Talk Movement is on a mission to bring people together in a fun, healthy and engaging way. The not-for-profit community...
May 20, 20223 min read
People against plastic 🌊
Blog by Sara Young Community Champion Sustainable Merton Plastic is one of the main culprits for the pollution in our seas and oceans. It...
May 17, 20222 min read
New Clean Air Villages cargo bike trial launched in Merton for Wimbledon businesses
A new cargo bike scheme launched on Monday 9th May in Wimbledon Town Centre as part of a free trial. This forms part of the Defra-funded...
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