Monday 21 May 2012
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How the county recycles its organic waste is the focus of a new video campaign
Nadine Millership and Carly Simmons Eco me is an anti-landfill cavern stacked with quirky homewares and kooky jewellery. Ella Walker caught up with the store's owners, sisters Carly Simmons and Nadine Millership, to find out more
Compost To celebrate Compost Awareness Week (May 6-12) Essex residents can bag themselves some free compost by coming along to a special giveaway event in Braintree.
Lead a greener lifestyle with these easy recycling tips Recycle for Essex is looking for volunteers to become an eco-hero, sharing tips and advice on how to limit food waste and try composting in the community.
LIBERAL Democrat claims that Uttlesford's ruling Tories have failed to provide a promised glass recycling service were shattered this week.
Easter treats The Easter bank holiday is a great time for rustling up tasty meals for the whole family, but between the chocolate eggs and the roast lamb, there's usually a whole lot of leftovers.
Compost bins Essex Boost your garden's growth and reduce your household waste simultaneously by investing in a composting bin.
LOCALLY-sourced and freshly grown produce will be on sale when Sawbridgeworth farmers' market returns
The Energy Saving Trust says that fitting a British Standard insulation jacket around your boiler's hot-water cylinder will save you around £40 a year and reduce heat loss by more than 75%