Environmental Services

Enfield LBC
Wilbury Way Wetlands

The revitalisation of Wilbury Way open space has had a profound impact on the local community, transforming a once-neglected site into a thriving, accessible natural oasis. By restoring the Pymmes Brook, creating wetlands, and improving flood resilience, the park now supports biodiversity, enhances water management, and provides critical stormwater storage. The space, once limited in winter, is now accessible year-round, fostering community connections, well-being, and increased safety. Residents, especially young people, engage with nature, wildlife, and the serene environment. The park's transformation has sparked local pride, attracted attention from neighboring areas, and serves as a model of sustainable urban regeneration.

Gravesham BC
GBC Electrical Recycling Project

Forming part of the Council’s Climate Change Strategy and funded by Material Focus, the Electrical Recycling Project has ‘localised’ small electrical collection at 14 new bring-site containers and 24 collection ‘hubs’ in convenient locations across the borough. This has ensured that all residents are within a one-mile radius of a small electrical recycling point.The project has yielded the collection of 27,400 individual small electrical items in the past year, while the total tonnage of small electricals recycled in the borough has increased by 5.9 tonnes per month, an increase of 29.0% compared to the four-year pre-campaign average.

Hackney LBC
ZERO plastic markets

Hackney Council’s Zero Plastic Markets and Project Rocket initiatives exemplify environmental innovation. By eliminating 300,000 single-use plastics annually and offsetting 138 tonnes of carbon, Hackney has achieved an 89% recycling rate. The introduction of Raze Bags—reusable, reward-based bags—encouraged behavioural change, while Project Rocket transforms 130kg of food waste daily into high-grade compost. This circular economy model reduces landfill waste and supports community horticulture. By embedding sustainability into market operations and driving behavioural change, Hackney has positioned itself as a national leader in environmental excellence, inspiring other councils to adopt similar approaches to meet net-zero goals.

Mid Devon DC
Increasing recycling and reducing fly tipping and littering

By moving to three weekly bin collections, Mid Devon achieved a subsequent 5% increase in its recycling rate and a sizeable reduction in residual tonnage. These changes propelled Mid Devon District Council into the top 10% nationally for all local authority performance. This improvement was formally recognised by OGLOG who said we were one of the best improved Councils in the country but more importantly our residents who have fully engaged with Bin It 123 and campaigned for the positive change. We have subsequently removed the collection of additional side waste and achieved a 99.7% compliance rate with the scheme.

Nottingham City Council
Nottingham Clean Champions

Nottingham's Clean Champions, managed by Nottingham City Council, is a pioneering voluntary litter-picking scheme that equips over 9,000 volunteers with free essential equipment. The dedicated Volunteer & Engagement Officer role is pivotal, enhancing support and communication, which has driven a 34% increase in participation. In the past 18 months, volunteers have organised over 525 clean-up events, collecting more than 7,300 bags of litter. The scheme’s innovative partnerships with local and national organisations amplify its impact, whilst engaging young people fosters early environmental responsibility and community stewardship. This bold initiative exemplifies effective community mobilisation for a cleaner environment.

Plymouth City Council
Ocean City Nature – Plymouth’s Habitat Bank

Plymouth City Council has established an arms-length company to act as its green finance vehicle–Ocean City Nature. Within this sits its first investment package - a new Habitat Bank for the city, utilising the new mandatory biodiversity net gain (BNG). The vehicle has raised £0.5m investment to improve habitats across the city in turn generating a local market for Biodiversity Units that can be sold to developers to comply with planning policy by achieving the required BNG. In addition, providing a high integrity and local option for offsetting based on a strong set of social, economic and environmental

Southampton City Council
Air quality projects in Southampton

Southampton City Council runs four main community focused air quality projects which work in collaboration with each other, crossing over to give shared benefits. The projects are Clean Air Schools; Healthcare Engagement; Wood Burning Campaign; and Clean Air City Mapping. The aims of the air quality projects are to reduce the levels of air pollution, increase awareness of air pollution, reduce the resident's exposure to air pollution and to positively influence our resident's health and wellbeing. The projects have influenced behaviour change and raised awareness around the impacts that air pollution can have on health and the environment.

Telford & Wrekin Council
Cutting waste and changing behaviour via monthly reuse events

Tasked with finding new ways to maximise the reuse of waste, Telford & Wrekin Council’s environmental services team devised a simple but ingenious solution that’s creating a virtuous circle.Monthly ‘reuse pop-up events’ run in partnership with the council’s waste management contractor are extending the life of preloved household items, supporting local charities and low-income families, diverting waste from landfill and generating over £110,000 a year in social value.Crucially, they have captured the imagination of local residents, inspiring people to adopt a more sustainable lifestyle while providing low-cost items at a time when many are feeling the pinch.

West London Waste Authority with Bio Collectors
Partnership for sustainable food waste recycling

The partnership between Bio Collectors and West London Waste Authority (WLWA) has made significant strides in food waste recycling and sustainability. Since its launch, Bio Collectors has processed 194,498.28 tonnes of food waste, saving 120,189.23 tonnes of CO2e—equivalent to planting 5.5 million trees. This initiative has also generated 147,818.69 tonnes of biofertiliser. WLWA serves 1.7 million residents across six London boroughs, and together with Bio Collectors, they have enhanced recycling rates, reduced landfill waste, and lowered the carbon footprint. The collaboration has successfully introduced a sustainable food waste management system across West London