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Below are examples of projects that we are involved in to promote recycling.


Re-inventing Rubbish
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Re-inventing Rubbish
Re-inventing Rubbish - an event designed to change our perception of rubbish, encouraging the community to think of it as a resource.





Penzance Patio Garden
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Penzance Patio Garden
Penzance Patio Garden - utilising recycled blue glass, deisgned by AJN Landscapes. Contractor: Optimal Construction Ltd.


 


Fresh Garbage


Fresh Garbage
A range of goods made from recyclate, sold on Thursdays and Saturdays at Falmouth Moor Market & on Wednesdays at Truro by Emma Gilkes - 01326 372518.





Making charcoal


Sustainable Local 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

Crochet Hat
(Modelled by Morwenna)

Made by a group of South African friends utilising strips cut from plastic bags. Suitable for school projects and occupational therapy.





Electric December

In 2003 the Sustainable Trust made a digital short for www.electricdecember.org describing how to make a christmas card & 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 us 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.




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