Twenty community groups across north London are set to receive grants of up to £15,000 each to support waste prevention activities.
The funding is provided through the North London Waste Authority’s (NLWA) flagship initiative, the North London Community Fund.
The selected recipients, representing the seven north London boroughs of Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Hackney, Haringey, Islington and Waltham Forest, have been granted awards of up to £15,000 each.
The projects cover a variety of strategies to reduce different waste streams, including food, plastics, textile, electrical and household waste.
They include New Tribe CIC which delivers workshops on natural dyeing and weaving with plant-based waste, Play it Again Toys CIC which runs pop-up toy repair sessions, and Footprint for Good which provides furniture upcycling workshops for young people.
NLWA established the fund to meet its waste prevention objectives and support the efforts of local groups addressing grassroots waste challenges.
Councillor Clyde Loakes MBE, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Climate and Air Quality and Chair of NLWA, commented: “By investing in these initiatives, we are not only cutting waste but also fostering a culture of sustainability and resilience in our communities as well as aiming to reach new audiences to ensure the groups reflect our diverse communities.
“The flagship fund is a testament to our unwavering support for initiatives on the ground that make a real difference to residents and protect our environment.”
