sustainability

16 Oct 2025

Swap, save, and spook sustainably this Halloween

Autumn is in the air, which means Halloween is just around the corner. This year, you can save money and help the planet at …

22 Sep 2025

Swap, learn and bag a freebie

ReActon, the borough’s reuse and repair site, is back with a fresh line-up of activities designed to help residents reduce waste, save money, and …

27 Aug 2025

Creative industries are transforming waste in Park Royal

A new creative workspace has opened in Park Royal as a home to a range of local businesses focusing on re-using and recycling local …

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 …

26 Sep 2024

Bhangra to basketball: celebrating World Car Free Day

Thousands of cars pass through Bond Street in Ealing Broadway each day. So, what happens when the road is pedestrianised for the day? Visitors …

18 Oct 2023

Recycling and reducing waste made easier

An exciting new re-use and repair site, the very first of its kind in London, is coming to Acton in 2024. It will help …

12 Dec 2022

Hello electric, goodbye gas

We are in a climate emergency. And we are in a cost-of-living crisis, with energy at the forefront of it. These things are not …

4 Nov 2022

Trial offers ‘smart’ air bricks to keep homes warm

A trial scheme, due to begin on 14 November, will see 50 local homes have new technology installed underneath the buildings to help cut …

21 Sep 2022

Warmth in the home, money in the pocket

“I’m really pleased with it. I noticed the warmth in the house was greatly improved immediately.” Maureen (not her real name) was delighted with …

31 Aug 2022

Is new ‘electric wallpaper’ the green future of heating?

‘Electric wallpaper’ using pioneering infra-red technology is being fitted in council homes in Greenford – promising an amazing ability to slash energy bills and …

12 Nov 2020

Toy library brings fun that can be enjoyed again and again

Ealing Toy Library is an eco-friendly project set up in August 2019 by a pair of friends eager to see the concept become more …

26 Aug 2020

‘Fantastic’ solar helps save energy and money

“Our bill for electric has gone down quite a lot,” said Debra David of Ealing who had solar panels installed on the roof of …

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Hiring a trainee thorough the Ealing Borough Apprenticeship Scheme (EBAS) isn’t just about filling a vacancy – it is an investment in the future. …

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