Zero Waste
The aim of the Zero Waste group is to reduce the amount that we throw away which either goes into landfill or is incinerated (burnt). Landfills are a significant source of methane, a potent greenhouse gas contributing to climate change, and the incineration of waste generates emissions including carbon dioxide and nitrous oxide (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change).
We do this by:
- Running a monthly Repair Café and, in partnership with Plastic Free Silsden, Refill Shop.
- Working in partnership with other organisations to collect and repurpose unwanted items – including bikes, laptops, tablets and smart phones, and garden and woodworking tools.
- We have worked with local landowners to collect and re-purpose plastic tree guards.
- We also work closely with Plastic Free Silsden to arrange litter picks throughout the town and with Friends of Silsden Beck to arrange clean-up sessions in Silsden Beck.