Wimborne Minster market town is home to the East Dorset Heritage Trust, an environmental education charity. Wimborne is aiming to become the first town in the UK to rid itself of disposable coffee cups.
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WWoW is a focussed and dynamic grassroots community group that seeks to raise awareness about the environmental impact of single use plastic through events, talks, displays and workshops. We started out in January 2017, focussed on reducing single use plastics – in particular disposable coffee cups, plastic bottles, straws and bags. In September 2018 we led Wimborne Minster to ‘Plastic Free’ community status, becoming the 2nd town in Dorset to achieve this award from Surfer’s Against Sewage (https://www.sas.org.uk/plastic-free-communities/). We continue to offer advice and support to other communities and leaders wishing to do the same and we work closely with our local Councils, the BID, businesses, festivals, venues, community groups, schools and individuals to inspire all to make simple, positive changes, to chose alternatives to single use plastic and promote a more sustainable, ethical culture of consumption. From our single use plastic beginnings we have become much more involved in wider environmental activities including: Organising regular litter picks; Continuing to develop and grow our ‘Plastic Free’ status and recruiting new Plastic Free Champion businesses; Becoming the Refill Wimborne co-ordinator for water refill points; Delivering workshops and sharing inspiring speakers; Co-organising the Wimborne Green Festival; Delivering creative solutions to single use […]
WOW Nappy Campaign
Empowering conscious nappy choicesWe offer information, advice and support on choosing or switching to reusable nappies.
Creative Dynamo Ecotainment!
Sustainable Ethical Events DorsetSustainable & ethical event production. Popping-up all over the place since 2007
&Keep
Today. Tomorrow. Forever.&Keep encourages mindful purchases of eco friendly, reusable and sustainable items for people and their homes, therefore ensuring they take care of the future of our planet and all who live in it.
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