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Horsham Repair Café reopens 25 September 2021

Give your household items a new lease of life with a simple repair at the Horsham Repair Cafe, re-opening its doors on the 25 September 2021 at the United Reformed Church Horsham.

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New Sussex Green Hub launches 25 September 2021

A new Sussex Green Hub is to be launched as part of the nationwide Great Big Green Week community celebrations of climate change action.

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Why plant-based diets are good for you and the planet

Cutting your meat and dairy consumption can have a significant impact on the environment. Find out why and how to make a start.

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Piries Place Vegan Market, Horsham

Piries Place Vegan Market is monthly but why not make it a special visit on 25 September as part of the nationwide Great Big Green Week.

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Horsham District Nature Recovery Network - New report published

Read our new report detailing how we are delivering a Nature Recovery Network for the District through an innovative five-year partnership called Wilder Horsham District.

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Three ways to reduce your food miles

Three top tips for reducing your food miles and cutting the carbon footprint of your food shop.

Fight against food waste

Top 10 Tips for reducing food waste at home

40% of the average household waste bin contains unwanted food. Read our Top Ten Tips for reducing food waste, saving money, and protecting the planet.

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New recycling services introduced across the District

Our District's recycling rate is the highest in West Sussex. But we have plans to raise this even further by trialling a NEW recycling collections for small electrical items, textiles and batteries.

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Let's get composting

Home composting is the most environmentally-friendly way of dealing with unwanted kitchen and garden waste.

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Meet one of our Hot Bin Recycling Champions

We have seven households taking part in our Hot Bin trial, including the Hall Family. Find out why they are Recycling Champions.

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We are making our properties more energy efficient

We are conducting an audit of all our Council-owned buildings to provide costs for retrofitting and, where practical, installing renewable / low carbon energy technology.

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Our tree planting project makes a positive start

Work has started on a four year project to plant trees in strategic locations across the District.