Waste Action
Below are examples of projects that we are involved in to promote recycling.
Clean Cornwall
The Sustainable Trust sit on the committee of 'Clean Cornwall' a countywide initiative to do just what it says.
Ban the bag
We have been co-ordinating the campaign to ‘Ditch the Plastic, make Helston Fantastic’ in partnership with other groups. http://helstonbagfree.co.uk
Following the success of Rebecca Hosking in Modbury, we have been working towards a plastic free Cornwall. Cornish beaches have the worst litter problem in the UK.
Contributors to ‘Ban the Bag’ the Alistair Sawday community toolkit book, we continue working to reduce plastic use and irresponsible disposal for our wildlife’s sake.
Re-inventing Rubbish
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Re-inventing Rubbish - an event designed to change our perception of
rubbish, encouraging the community to think of it as a resource.
Sustainable fashion
Kitts Couture, Chapel Street, Penzance. Now one of the top five retro clothes shops outside London, founded 20 years ago by managers of the Sustainable Trust.
Kitts couture was also recently reported as one of the best 50 boutiques in the UK.
Penzance Patio Garden
Penzance Patio Garden - utilising recycled blue glass, deisgned by
AJN Landscapes. Contractor: Optimal Construction
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Making charcoal
Arisings, waste from invasive woodland species in a controlled burn
to produce cooking charcoal. 40,000 tons of charcoal are flown into the
UK every year. Much of it is a by-product of tropical logging. Buy
local or FSC Forest Stewardship Council certified products.
Crochet Hat
Made by a group of South African friends utilising strips cut from plastic bags. Suitable for school projects and occupational therapy.
Crochet Hat(Modelled by Morwenna)
Electric December
In 2003 the Sustainable Trust made a digital short for www.electricdecember.org describing how to make a Christmas card and present from natural and waste materials. Electric December was in the form of an Advent Calendar. Our contribution was presented on Day 8.
Please contact The Sustainable Trust
if you have any projects that you would like us to get involved with,
or if you would like any further details on any of the projects listed
here.