Zero Waste Initiatives in Silsden
The Zero Waste group is built around a simple idea — most things that get thrown away don’t need to be. Through Repair Cafés, swap events and practical workshops, we help people in Silsden get more out of what they already own, and waste less in the process.
What we focus on
Running a monthly repair café where volunteers fix clothes, electricals, bikes and more
Monthly popup refill shop selling eco friendly household products and personal care
Organising community collections for unwanted tech, tools, textiles, stationery, medication and bikes
Local litter picks
Already Taking Action
Practical, visible work happening across Silsden right now.
Resources & Initiatives
Dig deeper into the projects we run and the guides we’ve put together.
Upcoming Events
Repair Cafe, Refill Shop and Bike Collection
We repair almost anything, sharpen anything and can provide information on making your home more energy efficient. You can also bring your empty containers to top up on cleaning liquids, shampoo etc
This month we will also be hosting a Clothes Swap. In the UK, an estimated £140 million worth of wearable clothing goes to landfill each year, and less than 1% of clothing is recycled into new clothes, so please bring along your unwanted clothes and go home with a bag full of preloved items. £1 donation
Repair Cafe and Refill Shop
We repair almost anything, sharpen anything and can provide information on making your home more energy efficient. You can also bring your empty containers to top up on cleaning liquids, shampoo etc
Repair Cafe, Refill Shop and Tech Collection
We repair almost anything, sharpen anything and can provide information on making your home more energy efficient. You can also bring your empty containers to top up on cleaning liquids, shampoo etc
This month we are also collecting old smartphones, tablets and laptops which a Bradford charity will reset and give to those who need them.
Repair Cafe, Refill Shop and Energy Helpdesk
We repair almost anything, sharpen anything and can provide information on making your home more energy efficient. You can also bring your empty containers to top up on cleaning liquids, shampoo etc
Repair Cafe, Refill Shop and Energy Helpdesk
We repair almost anything, sharpen anything and can provide information on making your home more energy efficient. You can also bring your empty containers to top up on cleaning liquids, shampoo etc
Repair Cafe, Refill Shop, Energy Helpdesk and Tool collection
We repair almost anything, sharpen anything and can provide information on making your home more energy efficient. You can also bring your empty containers to top up on cleaning liquids, shampoo etc
This month we are also collecting tools – gardening, woodwork, mechanical, sewing machines etc – which will be donated to the charity Tools for Africa.
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Things you can do
Small actions at home that add up to a healthier local ecosystem.
- Before throwing anything away, check our recycling directory
- If it can be repaired — bring it to our Repair Café
- Start composting food and garden waste
- Do a regular food audit to reduce what you throw away uneaten
- Buy secondhand first — clothes, furniture, appliances
- Swap single-use items for reusable alternatives one at a time: bags, coffee cups, water bottles
There's a Place for Everyone
Whether you have an afternoon to spare or want to take on something more regular, there’s a way to be involved that suits you.