Plastic Free Harpenden

Fantastic day at the first #Harpenden Sustainable Market on Subday, talking to residents about cutting plastic and recycling unusual items like pill packets and spectacles. Thanks to @SustainableStA and @HarpendenTown for organising. Photo thanks to @HarpendenTown

Lettuce from the @SJLecoschools garden going into the canteen today. From plot to plate @sirjohnlawes @SustFest22 @RHSSchools

That's one way to get your veg #plasticfree...find out all about our local co-operative growing group today!

If you missed the 'What's in our bins?' webinar on Wednesday, you can find a recording on our YouTube channel here: youtu.be/s248Y7Y4Ep8 Find out what #Hertfordshire recycles and where everything goes! #WasteAware #Bins #Recycling #Waste

Thanks to the staff @sirjohnlawes for their support of @SJLecoschools plant sale. We sold out! Every single plant was raised from seed and tended by the students. Well done everyone! @RHSSchools @SustFest22

Tomorrow 10-11.30am Lots of fun and all free! Part of @SustFest22 #Harpenden #batford

Bring a picnic and join us on the Verulamium Park Water Meadows noon on Sunday for chat, fun and inspiration

So much #sustfest22 fun this Saturday - enjoy free events! Learn to make bread or paint, count or find bugs, watch herons, cycle, walk or listen to talks - visit sustfest.org and pick what you'll do. Across #StAlbans, #Harpenden and villages. Sustfest.org

Harpenden Sustainability Market on Harpenden Common THIS SUNDAY - 15th May 10am – 3pm A perfect opportunity to shop sustainably and support local businesses! More info: harpenden.gov.uk/event/5054-har… #sustainabilitymarket #harpendentowncouncil

#SustFest22 goes global with this FREE online event "Local to Global 2". May 21st 10-11.30am. A talk to explore environmental issues in the small town of Baffa, Pakistan, where plastic pollution threatens the water source. Book at localtoglobal22.eventbrite.co.uk

The #SustFest22 events listings are now online - your local Sustainability Festival 15-31 May - 80+ public events, many are free. Across #StAlbans, #Harpenden and villages. PLUS launch event #SustainableMarket Harpenden Common, Sun 15 May. All info at sustfest.org

Recycle your EMPTY crisp packets and medicine blister packs at the Harpenden Sustainable Market 10-3 this Sunday! They will be collected at the My Refill Life stall on the Lower High Street. From there they will go via Harpenden Lions Club and Girlguiding Harpenden to Terracycle.

Read about #COP26 from the point of view of an ordinary person who attended the conference in Glasgow. Our trustee tells all. #PostcardFromCOP. #CountdownToCOP sustainablestalbans.org/2021/11/13/pos…

#COP26 tip for today …Check out YouTube, there is a dedicated channel so you can see the live streams that you want to instead of the news coverage, it will give you a better perspective… #TogetherForOurPlanet #SustainableLiving #NatureBasedSolutions #ClimateChange

A stable #climate is essential for the natural world. If you're worried about nature we'd love to see you at the #COP26 Day of Action Climate Rally in St.Albans 6th November @HMWTBadger @VerValleySoc eventbrite.com/e/cop26-day-of…

What action will you take during COP26? Pick one climate action from Count Us In, check out our blog and resources and then take that step today. #CountdownToCOP sustainablestalbans.org/2021/10/31/16-…

#Harpenden students at #COP26!

And we're off! Rainbow pumpkin displays are up across #StAlbans district, raising money for the Foodbank. Enter that competition and our other 2 competitions. And add your spooky home to our district map. More info: sustainablestalbans.org/2021/10/21/hal… or join St Albans Rainbow Trail FB group

Looking for some #HalfTerm inspiration for your kids? Look no further! Our #childrensbooks #windowdisplay is packed with #activitybooks to keep the #schoolholiday boredom at bay....Lots more inside! #Oxfam #Books #Harpenden is open from 9am to 5pm Mon to Sat at 5, Harding Parade.

Looking for some outdoor, free, half term fun? Slots available for the half term nature trail at Batford Springs - a lovely activity for all children, helping them discover the wildlife on our doorstep. harpenden.gov.uk/event/4957-bat… #harpendentowncouncil #halftermharpenden

Great blog on having an eco Halloween in #Harpenden and the surrounding area...