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Green news, advice and events from Hackney
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Did you know, Hackney is a designated Smoke Control Area?
To make things easy we've created a single boroughwide Order. The 27 previous smoke control orders are merging into one for the whole borough, which comes into effect on 1 December.
See the rules: hackney.gov.uk/smoke-contro...
To make things easy we've created a single boroughwide Order. The 27 previous smoke control orders are merging into one for the whole borough, which comes into effect on 1 December.
See the rules: hackney.gov.uk/smoke-contro...
November 24, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Did you know, Hackney is a designated Smoke Control Area?
To make things easy we've created a single boroughwide Order. The 27 previous smoke control orders are merging into one for the whole borough, which comes into effect on 1 December.
See the rules: hackney.gov.uk/smoke-contro...
To make things easy we've created a single boroughwide Order. The 27 previous smoke control orders are merging into one for the whole borough, which comes into effect on 1 December.
See the rules: hackney.gov.uk/smoke-contro...
The weather has turned, and demand is high for coats! 🥶🧥
Donate your clean, unwanted coats to help neighbours stay warm. Take a coat if you need one.💚
You can find coat stands until 28 Feb at these libraries:
Dalston CLR James
Stamford Hill
Homerton
Clapton
Shoreditch
Donate your clean, unwanted coats to help neighbours stay warm. Take a coat if you need one.💚
You can find coat stands until 28 Feb at these libraries:
Dalston CLR James
Stamford Hill
Homerton
Clapton
Shoreditch
November 21, 2025 at 10:33 AM
The weather has turned, and demand is high for coats! 🥶🧥
Donate your clean, unwanted coats to help neighbours stay warm. Take a coat if you need one.💚
You can find coat stands until 28 Feb at these libraries:
Dalston CLR James
Stamford Hill
Homerton
Clapton
Shoreditch
Donate your clean, unwanted coats to help neighbours stay warm. Take a coat if you need one.💚
You can find coat stands until 28 Feb at these libraries:
Dalston CLR James
Stamford Hill
Homerton
Clapton
Shoreditch
With temperatures dropping and bills rising, we're making our thermal imaging cameras free to borrow this winter.
🔍 Spot heat loss
🏠 Make your home cosier
💸 Save on energy bills
Find out more here: t.co/qM4lD12BLq
🔍 Spot heat loss
🏠 Make your home cosier
💸 Save on energy bills
Find out more here: t.co/qM4lD12BLq
November 18, 2025 at 4:11 PM
With temperatures dropping and bills rising, we're making our thermal imaging cameras free to borrow this winter.
🔍 Spot heat loss
🏠 Make your home cosier
💸 Save on energy bills
Find out more here: t.co/qM4lD12BLq
🔍 Spot heat loss
🏠 Make your home cosier
💸 Save on energy bills
Find out more here: t.co/qM4lD12BLq
NLWA is offering £2k worth of training & resources to tackle food waste in your community. If you're based in Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Hackney, Haringey, Islington or Waltham Forest and not already working on food waste prevention, this is your chance
Apply by 15 Dec: www.nlwa.gov.uk/take-action/...
Apply by 15 Dec: www.nlwa.gov.uk/take-action/...
Bin Less Save More | NLWA
£2000 grants available for community groups to deliver food waste reduction workshopsThe impact of food wasteThe UK population wastes 10 million tonnes of food a year, 70% of which is from households....
www.nlwa.gov.uk
November 18, 2025 at 4:08 PM
NLWA is offering £2k worth of training & resources to tackle food waste in your community. If you're based in Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Hackney, Haringey, Islington or Waltham Forest and not already working on food waste prevention, this is your chance
Apply by 15 Dec: www.nlwa.gov.uk/take-action/...
Apply by 15 Dec: www.nlwa.gov.uk/take-action/...
Ever thought about the air quality in your home❓
Together with
@cityoflondon
we gave air quality monitors to residents to help them learn more about their indoor air quality
Here are some sources of pollution they found:
🧽 cleaning products
🍳 gas stoves
🐈 pet litter trays
Together with
@cityoflondon
we gave air quality monitors to residents to help them learn more about their indoor air quality
Here are some sources of pollution they found:
🧽 cleaning products
🍳 gas stoves
🐈 pet litter trays
November 18, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Ever thought about the air quality in your home❓
Together with
@cityoflondon
we gave air quality monitors to residents to help them learn more about their indoor air quality
Here are some sources of pollution they found:
🧽 cleaning products
🍳 gas stoves
🐈 pet litter trays
Together with
@cityoflondon
we gave air quality monitors to residents to help them learn more about their indoor air quality
Here are some sources of pollution they found:
🧽 cleaning products
🍳 gas stoves
🐈 pet litter trays
Did you know that wood burning is the most polluting way to heat your home?
From 1 Dec all 27 separate smoke control orders in Hackney are being merged into ONE Smoke Control Area
Limiting smoke can improve air quality and create a healthier Hackney
From 1 Dec all 27 separate smoke control orders in Hackney are being merged into ONE Smoke Control Area
Limiting smoke can improve air quality and create a healthier Hackney
November 18, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Did you know that wood burning is the most polluting way to heat your home?
From 1 Dec all 27 separate smoke control orders in Hackney are being merged into ONE Smoke Control Area
Limiting smoke can improve air quality and create a healthier Hackney
From 1 Dec all 27 separate smoke control orders in Hackney are being merged into ONE Smoke Control Area
Limiting smoke can improve air quality and create a healthier Hackney
Hackney Nappy Network is hosting a Give & Take event for reusable nappies next week💚
Connect with other parents and carers using reusables & save money👶
📍Round Chapel, E5 0PU
🕑 Wed 19 12-1.30pm (NEW TIMING)
No booking required. Find out more: www.hackneyrealnappy.net/events/
Connect with other parents and carers using reusables & save money👶
📍Round Chapel, E5 0PU
🕑 Wed 19 12-1.30pm (NEW TIMING)
No booking required. Find out more: www.hackneyrealnappy.net/events/
November 14, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Hackney Nappy Network is hosting a Give & Take event for reusable nappies next week💚
Connect with other parents and carers using reusables & save money👶
📍Round Chapel, E5 0PU
🕑 Wed 19 12-1.30pm (NEW TIMING)
No booking required. Find out more: www.hackneyrealnappy.net/events/
Connect with other parents and carers using reusables & save money👶
📍Round Chapel, E5 0PU
🕑 Wed 19 12-1.30pm (NEW TIMING)
No booking required. Find out more: www.hackneyrealnappy.net/events/
📢Pick up recycling receptacles at Hackney Service Centre, 1 Hillman Street, E8 1DY between 10am-2pm this Friday 14th November♻️#HackneyRecycles
November 10, 2025 at 2:24 PM
📢Pick up recycling receptacles at Hackney Service Centre, 1 Hillman Street, E8 1DY between 10am-2pm this Friday 14th November♻️#HackneyRecycles
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Celebrating the launch of new cycle hire options in Hackney at our newest cargo bike hub
You can now rent dockless bikes from Voi and Lime, or pick up an OurBike cargo bike, perfect for carrying bigger loads
👉 orlo.uk/SuKg6
You can now rent dockless bikes from Voi and Lime, or pick up an OurBike cargo bike, perfect for carrying bigger loads
👉 orlo.uk/SuKg6
November 3, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Celebrating the launch of new cycle hire options in Hackney at our newest cargo bike hub
You can now rent dockless bikes from Voi and Lime, or pick up an OurBike cargo bike, perfect for carrying bigger loads
👉 orlo.uk/SuKg6
You can now rent dockless bikes from Voi and Lime, or pick up an OurBike cargo bike, perfect for carrying bigger loads
👉 orlo.uk/SuKg6
The Harvesting Climate Action Exhibition has come to an end! A huge thanks to all who visited🙏
The work continues...
Tonight, the exhibition stools will be transformed into seating at our special Low Carbon Banquet♻️
From exhibition to celebration - that's circularity!💚
The work continues...
Tonight, the exhibition stools will be transformed into seating at our special Low Carbon Banquet♻️
From exhibition to celebration - that's circularity!💚
November 7, 2025 at 10:39 AM
The Harvesting Climate Action Exhibition has come to an end! A huge thanks to all who visited🙏
The work continues...
Tonight, the exhibition stools will be transformed into seating at our special Low Carbon Banquet♻️
From exhibition to celebration - that's circularity!💚
The work continues...
Tonight, the exhibition stools will be transformed into seating at our special Low Carbon Banquet♻️
From exhibition to celebration - that's circularity!💚
Reusable Nappy Demo with @hackneynappynet👶
🕐Friday 14 November from 10am
📍Thingy Cafe at Trowbridge Gardens hackneyrealnappy.net/events/
💚Claim a FREE £70 nappy voucher on the day or online via realnappiesforlondon.org.uk/apply
🕐Friday 14 November from 10am
📍Thingy Cafe at Trowbridge Gardens hackneyrealnappy.net/events/
💚Claim a FREE £70 nappy voucher on the day or online via realnappiesforlondon.org.uk/apply
November 7, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Reusable Nappy Demo with @hackneynappynet👶
🕐Friday 14 November from 10am
📍Thingy Cafe at Trowbridge Gardens hackneyrealnappy.net/events/
💚Claim a FREE £70 nappy voucher on the day or online via realnappiesforlondon.org.uk/apply
🕐Friday 14 November from 10am
📍Thingy Cafe at Trowbridge Gardens hackneyrealnappy.net/events/
💚Claim a FREE £70 nappy voucher on the day or online via realnappiesforlondon.org.uk/apply
Don't miss the powerful documentary 'Thank You For The Rain' -screening for free this month!💚
Follow a Kenyan farmer documenting climate change impacts and becoming a global activist♻️
🕓Tues 25 Nov 12:30-14:00
📍Abney Park Cafe, N16
More info & book: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/featured-f...
Follow a Kenyan farmer documenting climate change impacts and becoming a global activist♻️
🕓Tues 25 Nov 12:30-14:00
📍Abney Park Cafe, N16
More info & book: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/featured-f...
November 5, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Don't miss the powerful documentary 'Thank You For The Rain' -screening for free this month!💚
Follow a Kenyan farmer documenting climate change impacts and becoming a global activist♻️
🕓Tues 25 Nov 12:30-14:00
📍Abney Park Cafe, N16
More info & book: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/featured-f...
Follow a Kenyan farmer documenting climate change impacts and becoming a global activist♻️
🕓Tues 25 Nov 12:30-14:00
📍Abney Park Cafe, N16
More info & book: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/featured-f...
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FREE fresh fruit and vegetables
@thefelixproject.bsky.social and Better Leisure are giving out fresh fruit and veg this Friday
📅 Friday 7 November, 12-2pm
📌 Britannia Leisure Centre
Just bring your own bags and boxes to carry the food home!
Find out more: www.better.org.uk/leisure-cent...
@thefelixproject.bsky.social and Better Leisure are giving out fresh fruit and veg this Friday
📅 Friday 7 November, 12-2pm
📌 Britannia Leisure Centre
Just bring your own bags and boxes to carry the food home!
Find out more: www.better.org.uk/leisure-cent...
November 5, 2025 at 10:03 AM
FREE fresh fruit and vegetables
@thefelixproject.bsky.social and Better Leisure are giving out fresh fruit and veg this Friday
📅 Friday 7 November, 12-2pm
📌 Britannia Leisure Centre
Just bring your own bags and boxes to carry the food home!
Find out more: www.better.org.uk/leisure-cent...
@thefelixproject.bsky.social and Better Leisure are giving out fresh fruit and veg this Friday
📅 Friday 7 November, 12-2pm
📌 Britannia Leisure Centre
Just bring your own bags and boxes to carry the food home!
Find out more: www.better.org.uk/leisure-cent...
One week left of the Harvesting Climate Action exhibition at HSC. Come along to check it out!
There’s a week left to visit 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 at Hackney Service Centre, come and see it before it closes on 𝟲𝘁𝗵 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿!
𝗛𝗮𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 explores the many ways we can tackle the climate crisis through our own actions – both individually and collectively.
𝗛𝗮𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 explores the many ways we can tackle the climate crisis through our own actions – both individually and collectively.
October 29, 2025 at 5:23 PM
One week left of the Harvesting Climate Action exhibition at HSC. Come along to check it out!
📢Clothes Swap this Saturday📢
Give your clothes a new life and find a new preloved look for FREE♻️👖
We're excited to be teaming up with Verte for a Clothes Swap, all in celebration of #CEweek25!💚
🔗Find out more and register here: verte.london/event/verte-...
Give your clothes a new life and find a new preloved look for FREE♻️👖
We're excited to be teaming up with Verte for a Clothes Swap, all in celebration of #CEweek25!💚
🔗Find out more and register here: verte.london/event/verte-...
October 21, 2025 at 3:10 PM
📢Clothes Swap this Saturday📢
Give your clothes a new life and find a new preloved look for FREE♻️👖
We're excited to be teaming up with Verte for a Clothes Swap, all in celebration of #CEweek25!💚
🔗Find out more and register here: verte.london/event/verte-...
Give your clothes a new life and find a new preloved look for FREE♻️👖
We're excited to be teaming up with Verte for a Clothes Swap, all in celebration of #CEweek25!💚
🔗Find out more and register here: verte.london/event/verte-...
It's International Repair Day!⚒️
Celebrate by fixing broken items and keep the momentum going for #CEweek2025 (20-26 Oct)
👉Sat 18: Fixing Factory laptop repairs
👉Sat 18: Wilton Estate repair cafe
👉Wed 22: Dr Bike @ North Church Terrace
Plus more... 🔗https://buff.ly/Ugnzwj8
Celebrate by fixing broken items and keep the momentum going for #CEweek2025 (20-26 Oct)
👉Sat 18: Fixing Factory laptop repairs
👉Sat 18: Wilton Estate repair cafe
👉Wed 22: Dr Bike @ North Church Terrace
Plus more... 🔗https://buff.ly/Ugnzwj8
October 18, 2025 at 9:01 AM
It's International Repair Day!⚒️
Celebrate by fixing broken items and keep the momentum going for #CEweek2025 (20-26 Oct)
👉Sat 18: Fixing Factory laptop repairs
👉Sat 18: Wilton Estate repair cafe
👉Wed 22: Dr Bike @ North Church Terrace
Plus more... 🔗https://buff.ly/Ugnzwj8
Celebrate by fixing broken items and keep the momentum going for #CEweek2025 (20-26 Oct)
👉Sat 18: Fixing Factory laptop repairs
👉Sat 18: Wilton Estate repair cafe
👉Wed 22: Dr Bike @ North Church Terrace
Plus more... 🔗https://buff.ly/Ugnzwj8
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Carrying shopping, small furniture or even a friend?
Hackney’s cargo bike scheme is expanding with new models and locations
Rent from just £1.25 with @zeroemissions.bsky.social and OurBike
Try one this Sunday at Chatsworth Road Market, 11am-2pm
news.hackney.gov.uk/news/new-and...
Hackney’s cargo bike scheme is expanding with new models and locations
Rent from just £1.25 with @zeroemissions.bsky.social and OurBike
Try one this Sunday at Chatsworth Road Market, 11am-2pm
news.hackney.gov.uk/news/new-and...
October 16, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Carrying shopping, small furniture or even a friend?
Hackney’s cargo bike scheme is expanding with new models and locations
Rent from just £1.25 with @zeroemissions.bsky.social and OurBike
Try one this Sunday at Chatsworth Road Market, 11am-2pm
news.hackney.gov.uk/news/new-and...
Hackney’s cargo bike scheme is expanding with new models and locations
Rent from just £1.25 with @zeroemissions.bsky.social and OurBike
Try one this Sunday at Chatsworth Road Market, 11am-2pm
news.hackney.gov.uk/news/new-and...
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Walking past our new solar panels this morning - they’re on Frampton Park Estate, Wren’s Park Estate and Whiston Estate. If you know people who live here, invite them to check out the offer of cheaper cleaner energy: www.solar4flats.com/hackney
October 10, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Walking past our new solar panels this morning - they’re on Frampton Park Estate, Wren’s Park Estate and Whiston Estate. If you know people who live here, invite them to check out the offer of cheaper cleaner energy: www.solar4flats.com/hackney
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We're celebrating International #RepairDay at the Barbican Centre with an exciting session for those at any point in their repairing journey! 🪛🧰🔧
October 8, 2025 at 11:38 AM
We're celebrating International #RepairDay at the Barbican Centre with an exciting session for those at any point in their repairing journey! 🪛🧰🔧
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📣 New job opportunities from our circular business community!
♻️ Track Carbon is recruiting a business development consultant
♻️ RE-RUNN is hiring a sample machinist
♻️ Work and Play Scrapstore is looking for a chair of trustees
👉 View our circular jobs board here: zurl.co/yntaq
#circularjobs
♻️ Track Carbon is recruiting a business development consultant
♻️ RE-RUNN is hiring a sample machinist
♻️ Work and Play Scrapstore is looking for a chair of trustees
👉 View our circular jobs board here: zurl.co/yntaq
#circularjobs
Circular Economy Jobs - Supporting Circular Business | Business Transformation | ReLondon
London's circular SMEs are hiring! Find vacancies at innovative businesses here and become part of London's growing circular economy.
zurl.co
October 3, 2025 at 9:00 AM
📣 New job opportunities from our circular business community!
♻️ Track Carbon is recruiting a business development consultant
♻️ RE-RUNN is hiring a sample machinist
♻️ Work and Play Scrapstore is looking for a chair of trustees
👉 View our circular jobs board here: zurl.co/yntaq
#circularjobs
♻️ Track Carbon is recruiting a business development consultant
♻️ RE-RUNN is hiring a sample machinist
♻️ Work and Play Scrapstore is looking for a chair of trustees
👉 View our circular jobs board here: zurl.co/yntaq
#circularjobs
📢Pick up recycling receptacles at Hackney Service Centre, 1 Hillman Street, E8 1DY between 10am-2pm this Friday 10th October ♻️ #HackneyRecycles
October 6, 2025 at 2:50 PM
📢Pick up recycling receptacles at Hackney Service Centre, 1 Hillman Street, E8 1DY between 10am-2pm this Friday 10th October ♻️ #HackneyRecycles
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Dockless bikes need to be parked properly, not blocking the pavement.
If you see a badly parked Lime or Voi bike, please report it to report.voi.com or email [email protected] or reportaproblem.hackney.gov.uk
news.hackney.gov.uk/news/dockles...
If you see a badly parked Lime or Voi bike, please report it to report.voi.com or email [email protected] or reportaproblem.hackney.gov.uk
news.hackney.gov.uk/news/dockles...
Dockless cycle hire is about to become the same price as a bus fare in Hackney | Hackney Council News
Renting a dockless e-bike will cost the same as a single bus fare, following a new agreement between Hackney Council and operators Lime and Voi.
news.hackney.gov.uk
October 5, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Dockless bikes need to be parked properly, not blocking the pavement.
If you see a badly parked Lime or Voi bike, please report it to report.voi.com or email [email protected] or reportaproblem.hackney.gov.uk
news.hackney.gov.uk/news/dockles...
If you see a badly parked Lime or Voi bike, please report it to report.voi.com or email [email protected] or reportaproblem.hackney.gov.uk
news.hackney.gov.uk/news/dockles...
Reusable Nappy Demo with @hackneynappynet 👶
🕒When: Friday 10 October from 10am
📍Where: Thingy Cafe at Trowbridge Gardens hackneyrealnappy.net/events/
💚Claim a FREE £70 nappy voucher on the day or online via realnappiesforlondon.org.uk/apply
🕒When: Friday 10 October from 10am
📍Where: Thingy Cafe at Trowbridge Gardens hackneyrealnappy.net/events/
💚Claim a FREE £70 nappy voucher on the day or online via realnappiesforlondon.org.uk/apply
October 3, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Reusable Nappy Demo with @hackneynappynet 👶
🕒When: Friday 10 October from 10am
📍Where: Thingy Cafe at Trowbridge Gardens hackneyrealnappy.net/events/
💚Claim a FREE £70 nappy voucher on the day or online via realnappiesforlondon.org.uk/apply
🕒When: Friday 10 October from 10am
📍Where: Thingy Cafe at Trowbridge Gardens hackneyrealnappy.net/events/
💚Claim a FREE £70 nappy voucher on the day or online via realnappiesforlondon.org.uk/apply
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Fixfest 2025 is a wrap! 🎉
Thank you to everyone who came and shared your experience, skills and enthusiasm with us — whether you travelled from across the globe or simply from down the street in Hackney 💚
Let's keep working together for a more repairable world!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MptX...
Thank you to everyone who came and shared your experience, skills and enthusiasm with us — whether you travelled from across the globe or simply from down the street in Hackney 💚
Let's keep working together for a more repairable world!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MptX...
This was Fixfest 2025
YouTube video by The Restart Project
www.youtube.com
September 12, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Fixfest 2025 is a wrap! 🎉
Thank you to everyone who came and shared your experience, skills and enthusiasm with us — whether you travelled from across the globe or simply from down the street in Hackney 💚
Let's keep working together for a more repairable world!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MptX...
Thank you to everyone who came and shared your experience, skills and enthusiasm with us — whether you travelled from across the globe or simply from down the street in Hackney 💚
Let's keep working together for a more repairable world!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MptX...
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We’re tackling climate change in a way that delivers real benefits for local people ⬇️
That means warmer homes, lower bills, more reuse, less waste, cleaner air and healthier streets
Read about the progress we’ve made and what it means for local people: hackney.moderngov.co.uk/documents/s9...
That means warmer homes, lower bills, more reuse, less waste, cleaner air and healthier streets
Read about the progress we’ve made and what it means for local people: hackney.moderngov.co.uk/documents/s9...
September 19, 2025 at 10:44 AM
We’re tackling climate change in a way that delivers real benefits for local people ⬇️
That means warmer homes, lower bills, more reuse, less waste, cleaner air and healthier streets
Read about the progress we’ve made and what it means for local people: hackney.moderngov.co.uk/documents/s9...
That means warmer homes, lower bills, more reuse, less waste, cleaner air and healthier streets
Read about the progress we’ve made and what it means for local people: hackney.moderngov.co.uk/documents/s9...