Wandsworth Green Pledgers

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Network with like-minded Green Pledgers, and post your experiences and tips to inspire others. Look out for news of the next Green Champions Competition at www.wandsworth.gov.uk/greenchampions

Website: http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/greenpledge
Location: Wandsworth
Members: 28
Latest Activity: Nov 27, 2011

Local Projects in Wandsworth

Our Greener Borough wins award

Our Greener Borough won the 2012 Public Sector People and Environment Achievement (PEA) Award. The Our Greener Borough initiative includes the Green Pledge Scheme, Green Champions Awards, council Staff Green Champions scheme and the Eco Fund.

Green Champions Awards

The Green Champions Awards is a way to get eco-conscious individuals, schools and groups recognised in Wandsworth. There are prizes for winners in each category, including £500 for the winner of the Green Champion category.

The last ceremony was held in September 2011. There are no plans for 2012. Please send enquiries to greenpledge@wandsworth.gov.uk

Local environmental projects in Wandsworth:

Wandsworth's Freecycle group is committed to reducing waste by connecting locals who are throwing away goods with others who are seeking them.
Balham Composters aim to bring together local experience of composting.
Food up Front, last year's Green Champions award winner, aims to promote the use of front gardens and balconies to grow and share healthy, natural food.
The Wandle Trust is an ecological charity committed to cleaning up the River Wandle and improving the Wandle Valley.
Transition Town Tooting is a community-based group in the Tooting area working together to look Peak Oil and Climate Change squarely in the eye

Discussion Forum

Green Events in Wandsworth

Started by Wandsworth Pledge Team Jul 26, 2010.

should the pledge site also allow one "vice" ...? 4 Replies

Started by Mark Shearer. Last reply by Dominic Davies Dec 23, 2009.

Disposable nappies? 6 Replies

Started by Paddy_W. Last reply by Paddy_W Oct 12, 2009.

Reduce and Reuse instead of Recycle 21 Replies

Started by Diane. Last reply by Sophie Dec 29, 2008.

Green Waste Collections 4 Replies

Started by Diane. Last reply by Mark Shearer Nov 28, 2008.

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Comment by Wandsworth Pledge Team on August 3, 2011 at 10:02: From today one week remains to enter the Green Champions Awards.

Do you know someone or a group of people who deserve recognition? Nominate them or enter yourself - now!

Comment by Wandsworth Pledge Team on July 1, 2011 at 16:26: The Green Champions Awards 2011 is open for entries. Enter yourself or nominate a person, school class, organisation or community group you know and get them some recognition and a prize (including £500 for the winner of the Green Champion category). The closing date is August 10th, so enter now.