clothes

1 Oct 2025

Bank it, don’t bin it

Ealing Council has teamed up with a charity retailer to make clothes recycling easier for residents and reduce the amount of textiles being thrown …

5 Mar 2025

Free repairs: Fix it Friday

From fixing your bike’s squeaky brakes, to mending a hole in your favourite jumper, residents can take advantage of free repairs at a special …

18 Feb 2025

Company sold clothes donations for profit

A company, and its management, was ordered to pay out more than £14,000 after setting up textile donation banks illegally – and then selling …

6 Feb 2025

Electrical, clothing and textile repair workshop

Do you have an item you love that needs a bit of TLC to be put back into use? Look no further – you …

30 May 2024

Helping families to save money and the planet

Clothes which children have outgrown, toys, books and other items are finding homes with new families thanks to a popular reuse scheme at Stanhope …

25 Jul 2023

Cost of Living: Save on school uniforms

Love Not Landfill is launching a free Preloved School Uniform shop which will help you save on the cost of school uniforms. Having already …

19 May 2022

Recycle your unwanted threads

Spring is a popular time for a traditional de-clutter and there are lots of ways to make it an efficient and worthwhile task. We have …

15 Sep 2021

Cutting our footprint and becoming zero heroes

Lots of phrases are used when talking about the climate crisis and our impact on the world but they are not always explained. WHAT …

25 Feb 2020

A model of sustainable fashion

Fast fashion can offer some easy shopping options, but often it leaves much to be desired in terms of sustainability – which is why …

25 Feb 2020

How bargain hunt releases happy hormones

Did you know that the buzz of bagging a bargain could help put a spring back in your step? Not only does it make …

20 Feb 2020

Classic fashion styled from sacks, bags and old fabric

A free fashion exhibition at Gunnersbury Park Museum runs for another week – and gives you the chance to see some stunning Georgian-inspired clothing …

28 Nov 2019

Recycle – the fashion choice this Christmas

The festive season is upon us again, which often sees a hastily ordered Christmas jumper and some new clothing coming in for the hectic …

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Waste warning to businesses

Businesses risk facing a fine unless they can prove they dispose of their trade waste legally, as Ealing Council continues its crackdown on fly-tipping. …

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