Notes by Jessica Gwynne. For more info, contact waste*at*transitionbrightonandhove.org.uk
1. As of now Mel has persuaded the Peace and Environment Centre to become a 'drop off' point for milk bottle (plastic screw) tops, which she collects for recycling...
2. In relation to the ongoing campaign against a major incineration plant being built at Newhaven, from 1 - 5 May there will be Direct Action training available at the Cowley Club - 52 Providence Place entrance at the back.
If you are interested in helping organisationally, please leave contact details at the Cowley Club for Peter.
3. Jo's Great Re - Skilling to take place at the Cowley Club on Saturday 10 May - the preparations continue apace - confirmed workshops include:
Recycled candlemaking; Doly's handwarmers; Cloth bags, baggies, cushions & make do and mend; Knitting, crochet, patchwork and weaving carrier bags out of plastic ones; papermaking; electrical repairs. The flyer will be out by the coming weekend.
IF YOU'D LIKE TO DO A WORKSHOP PLEASE LET US KNOW; ALSO IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN PROVIDING FOOD, WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU
- This announcement was followed by a discussion on the viability of running some of the workshops over further consecutive weeks, and it was agreed that the best way forward would be to assess how they go on the 10th first!
4. Public Meeting at the Brighthelm Centre on June 19 on the subject of waste - speakers already confirmed - Peter Jones/Biffa and Professor Marie Harder/University of Brighton - It won't be just a talking heads event - there'll be stuff to involve the audience, local recycling providers etc
NEXT WaRTiG meeting will be at the George again on Tuesday 6th May.
Notes from Waste & Recycling group meeting – Tue 15 April
