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Green news, advice and events from Hackney
Save the Date! The Tree Circle Cinema is back in September.
@greenerhackney.bsky.social @tmhackney.bsky.social @sustainhackney.bsky.social @saveleamarshes.bsky.social
Love this celebration of Stoke Newington Church Street and @greenerhackney.bsky.social’s bus gates and low traffic neighbourhoods: youtu.be/nLrliKaAjnU
Thanks to @streetfilms.bsky.social for coming to visit.
Check out Hackney’s map of refill water fountains here: orlo.uk/snLHY
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Well Street Common locals were out watering the young trees this afternoon as they do all Summer - much needed in this heat. We can all help our young local street trees to survive by giving them a drink. @greenerhackney.bsky.social
10.07.2025 17:42 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
A member of Hackney Council's sustainability team talking to a woman at a Sustainability Day event
Help shape our plan for improving air quality!
We’re developing a new plan for tackling air pollution, and we want to hear your views on it
Have your say: consultation.hackney.gov.uk/public-realm...
📢 Join ProVeg UK this #LCAW2025 for the webinar "Your Plate Has Power: Why Food Choices Matter for the Planet"
Discover how schools, young people & communities can drive change for a sustainable future 🌍🍽️
📅 Tues 24th June, 3-4pm
Register here➡️ hubs.ly/Q03snqVq0
It's #LCAW2025! 💚
Join us for a Reusable Nappy Give and Take event on Wednesday from 10–11:30 am!👶
Swap preloved nappies and baby clothes for FREE. Connect with other parents, reduce waste, and even grab your £70 reusable nappy voucher!
🔗https://buff.ly/H8sX2hB
#LCAW2025 kicks off tomorrow💚
Why not join in? Our first two events are:
Saturday: Clothes Swap at Hackney Bridge!
Monday: Dive deep into climate change with our Climate Fresk workshop.
View the week programme and sign up here: buff.ly/7okeCnN%F0%9...
This #CleanAirDay, the council officers spoke to parents at a local school about the dangers of car idling🚗
Idling releases pollutants which are harmful to our health and the environment🌎🌱
Find out how to reduce your emissions➡️ www.air-aware.co.uk
a person riding a Santander Cycles bike down a city street
a woman riding a cargo bike with two children in the front carrier
a person standing next to a Brompton in front of rental lockers that say Bike Hire
Celebrate #CleanAirDay with free bike offers!
🚲 Santander Cycles - free day pass (valid on 19 or 20 June)
🚴♀️ Brompton bike - 2 days free hire
📦 E-cargo bike - 2 hours free
🌱 Brought to you by
@zeroemissions.bsky.social
Get the offers here: orlo.uk/LyqUL
Giving evidence to Hackney’s Scrutiny Commission tonight on how we decarbonise our council trucks and vans - using hydrogenated vegetable oil to reduce emissions by 96% and also shifting to electric vehicles. @greenerhackney.bsky.social
16.06.2025 19:48 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
We're getting ready for #CleanAirDay by working with Morningside Primary School to raise awareness of air pollution
Keep an eye out for our "Idling is Fuelish" banners!
Join us in cleaning up our air to help future generations live healthier, happier lives 🚲🌿💚
Air pollution is linked to health problems at every stage of our lives ☁️
This #CleanAirDay join us in supporting a more sustianble and cleaner future ☀️🌱⬇️
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@hackneycouncil.bsky.social working with Emergent Energy to put solar panels on 27 blocks of flats across 3 council estates to provide cheaper cleaner energy for our residents. What’s not to like? @greenerhackney.bsky.social youtu.be/vMtDIeeTbhM
12.06.2025 22:23 — 👍 5 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0Why should you depave your front garden? 🌿
Depaving can help:
🌧️Reduce flood risks
🌡️Combat heatwaves
🌲Support nature
🪻Boost kerb appeal
Find out more on the Hackney Council website and pledge to depave ➡️ orlo.uk/UFF3u
It's #WorldRefillDay - time for action against plastic pollution!💪
3 ways to get involved:
💧Take part in the #5DayChallenge: pick one reuse swap everyday for 5 days
✊Tell the world why you're taking action
📱Add a refill spot to the app to help others
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Reusables at the ready!
Join thousands of others across the globe on 16 June for #WorldRefillDay!✊🌎💧
📣Take on the #5DayChallenge to ditch disposables and let people know how they can reduce waste easily! 🔁
Follow @Refill or visit:
buff.ly/RjhA1Yg
How have Hackney Council been taking action on flooding and heatwaves?
Since 2018, we have:
🌿Removed more than 5000m2 of paving
🌿Planted 5000 new trees
🌿Built 65 new rain gardens
Find out more below⬇️
We asked people how they would improve air quality☀️
See how they responded⬇️
Ahead of #CleanAirDay next Thursday, we spoke to residents about air pollution in Hackney and how it impacts their health 🌱
See how you can get involved with Clean Air Day ➡️ cleanairhub.org.uk/clean-air-day
Have you thought about depaving your garden?🌿
Replacing impermeable materials with permeable ones like gravel, chippings or soil helps reduce flood risks and combats heatwaves🪴
Find out more on the Hackney Council website and pledge to depave ➡️ orlo.uk/UFF3u @sarahwoodberrydown.bsky.social
We want to hear from community organisations about extreme heat readiness.
Take our quick 10-15 minute survey and enter a draw to win one of ten £50 Growing Communities Veg Box vouchers!
🔗https://buff.ly/yb7D0p8
Ready to recycle your food waste? It’s easier than you think!
Meet Troy, one of our dedicated food waste crew, who shares his simple tips to get you started
👉 Learn more about our #TogetherWeRecycleFoodWaste campaign with North London Waste Authority orlo.uk/87k55
Hackney Councillors were doing carbon literacy training today. Felt proud that every councillor is committed to social justice through climate justice, climate equity and the 4 principles set out in our Climate Action Plan: hackney.gov.uk/rebuilding-a... @greenerhackney.bsky.social
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📢Free workshop announcement below📢
To book or find out more details, email: mauro@madeinhackney.org
🚗💨 We're piloting a new electric car club with Zipcar UK and Zest!
✅ 15 new EVs for residents
✅ 70 new on-street fast chargers
✅ EV car club bays across the borough
✅ Affordable, low-emission travel without car ownership
Read more
news.hackney.gov.uk/news/hackney...
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💸 Your investment in Hackney’s Green Investment now goes 50% further!
For every £10 invested, an extra £5 is added by @esmeefairbairn.bsky.social to support local climate action
Investments are long term and may be hard to sell. Approver: Abundance FRN (525432). Approval date: 16/05/25
A canal boat travels down a canal in London next to moored boats
Calling all boaters in London
We want to hear about how air pollution, fuel use, and energy options impact you
Have your say and help shape a healthier, more sustainable future on London’s waterways:
orlo.uk/Vc4Ki
London Cycling Festival. Sunday Streets Hackney, Sunday 25 May 2025. Register now
London Cycling Festival is coming to Hackney!
Hackney will host a day of cycling fun on Sunday 25 May, with traffic-free streets in Hoxton and inclusive, family-friendly rides
@zeroemissions.bsky.social @londoncycling.bsky.social
👉 Find out more: lcc.org.uk/events/hackn...
A group of people standing in front of a green gazebo, while a mechanic checks a bike
Free bike activities in Shoreditch this Thursday
Climb into an HGV and see the road from a new perspective! Plus, get your bike marked and safety checked for free
📍 Shoreditch Fire Station, 10.30am-2pm
More free bike safety checks
📍 Rivington Street, 3.30-6.30pm
