RE-RUNN, one of the budding circular economy textiles businesses resident in our Preloved Studio, has launched during Circular Economy Week.

Repair and reuse can lead to more jobs, especially green jobs, in areas like fixing appliances or selling second-hand items. These jobs help the environment and give people work. To celebrate International Repair Day (21st October) we were delighted to speak with one of The Wheel's former volunteer Repairers, Will, who went on to get a job as Chief Technician on a Dyson Project at Cambridge University.

In the United Kingdom, we have a big problem with electronic waste. We're the second-worst country when it comes to throwing away electronics, and we're on a path to being the worst! But don't panic, there's a solution right under our noses – fixing things and using them again!

The average UK family wastes £810 a year by throwing away edible food and drink. At the same time, according to research by The Food...

Black History Month is an occasion to recognise and celebrate the invaluable contributions of black people to British society. Here, we...

Sustainable Fashion Week brings communities together to take creative action and change the fashion system. There are many ways in which the system needs to change - but Sustainable Fashion Week has developed calls to action in four stand-out areas.

This #ZeroWasteWeek (4 - 8 September), join millions of people around the world in taking action to reduce waste! Save money, conserve...

Last month, Sustainable Merton's James Molloy visited William Morris Primary School to reveal the winners of the #weRpollards Recycling...

eddisonwhite is owned by Richard Eddison, a born and bred local with a 33-year property industry career in SW London. In 2004 he set up a...

We had a brilliant day at the launch of the #weRpollards project! The sun was shining as the community came together to take part in a...

We are delighted to introduce to you Franki Appleton (She / Her), the new Project Manager for The Wheel! Franki first joined us as a...

Blog by Amy Coyne (She / Her) Communications Manager, Sustainable Merton While Pride Month celebrates LGBTQIA+ rights and inclusivity, at...

On Saturday we launched our Preloved Studio, a local hub for textiles waste reduction and circular textiles initiatives. Located inside the beautiful, historic, and recently renovated Canons House in Mitcham, this is a fully equipped social sewing hub with domestic and industrial sewing machines, and a cutting room.

Sustainable Merton is Merton's local environmental charity. We are passionate about changing people’s behaviour in relation to climate...

Do you have social media and web content experience? Could you help a local project ensure unwanted fruit is put to good use? THE ROLE...

📣 Calling all Big Lunch and Street Party organisers! Stressed about being left with a stack of surplus samosas and a plethora of pork...

Sustainable Merton is Merton's local environmental charity. We are passionate about changing people’s behaviour in relation to climate...

Blog by Danila Ardé Sustainable Merton Operations & Volunteer Manager It may seem an overstatement to say The Batch Lady has changed my...

This Food Waste Action Week, we are excited to announce that Merton's Community Fridge is now part of the #FoodConnect network - a zero...

One of our very committed volunteer orchardists, the lovely and wonderful Franki, is running a half marathon and generously raising money...