If you are desperate to do something with your old socks, give them a new lease of life by cutting off the toes and making yourself a pair of designer gloves and the bonus is you can even type in them.

If the mail is addressed to you, contact the company that sends the junk mail.  They may not be able to help in which case write to:


Tell them you no longer wish to be targeted by direct mail companies.  Alternatively click here and do it on-line.  You can also phone them on 08457 034599.

If you receive unaddressed mail write to:

Alternatively you can call 01865 796985.

Did you know . . .  17.5 billion pieces of junk mail are sent each year in the UK - that's 550,000 tons of paper and 3.3 million trees. Reducing this by just one ton would save 17 trees, 2.3 cubic metres of landfill, 31,400 litres of water and 1,600 litres of oil!

Milk bottle tops can be recycled locally. We have collected 2 tonnes so far.

Milk Bottle Tops - We collect plastic milk bottle tops - green, blue, red and white.  Please remove all stickers from the top and any tabs from the inside of the lid as these materials can contaminate the load.  This is very important.

Other Lids -  If you want to collect other lids you must ensure that they display the recycling sign (the triangle) and either the number 2 (02), or the number 4 (04).  This signifies the kind of plastic they are made from.  These details will be displayed on the inside of the lid.  If they do not display these details they cannot be recycled through our scheme.  These alternative lids need to be separated from the milk lids and put in a different bag.

Nationally we consume around 180 million pints of milk a week of which at least two thirds are sold in plastic bottles.  The plastic milk bottles are recycled by most local authorities but tops are not.  We have been fortunate to find a company in Portsmouth where they are granulated.  This process allows the plastic to be re-used.  The granules make the following new products; plastic garden furniture, plastic toys, clothes and black bin bags.  We make a tiny bit of money from this scheme which we give to Lupus UK .

We are delighted to announce that Brighton Peace and Environment Centre are supporting this scheme by kindly agreeing to offer a drop off point.  They will accept tops in loads no bigger than a standard carrier bag.  All carrier bags will be re-used.  The centre is easy to find, situated directly opposite Brighton Train Station at 39 - 41 Surrey Street.  Opening hours are 12 - 6 Tuesday and Wednesday, 12 - 8 Thursday (ideal for commuters) and 11 - 3 on Saturdays.

While you're there check out their fantastic library, information on sustainable living and pick up flyers for events in Brighton & Hove.

Contact Melanie Rees for further details about collection and delivery.

 

The disposal of electrical goods is a growing problem. 

Where possible if the item is not broken please find a way of re-using it either by giving it away or selling it.  If an item is broken be sure to dispose of it properly. 

The best way forward is to reduce our demand for these items.

If you can borrow them from family, friends or colleagues then please do so.  However we know that this is not always appropriate so please consider buying second hand products.  Use Freecycle where items are available for free, otherwise there are car boot sales and specialist second hand electrical shops.  

The disposal of electical items is ever changing and there are new schemes popping up all the time.  Check with your local council for the most up to date information.  Hove YMCA on Blatchington Road will gladly accept your unwanted working appliances including cookers, fridges, microwaves, audio equipment, videos, computers, televisions, toasters, hairdryers and percolator, they are contactable by phone on 01273 776868.

For details of their free home collection call 01273 885505