The aims of the scheme are to collect unwanted, surplus paint and re-distribute it to individuals and families on low income and to voluntary organisations thereby improving the wellbeing of people and the appearance of places across Cambridgeshire. In addition it also provides social, environmental and economic benefits to communities across the County.

During a phased launch of the project, CCORRN have been able to redistribute over 600 litres of paint to various individuals and organisations and are now launching the project fully.

The March based RePaint scheme will be open by appointment from August, paint can Continue Reading →

TEDS Toy Exchange and Donate Scheme recycles all your unwanted baby and kiddies items including toys, books, puzzles, DVD’s, bikes, trikes, scooters, ride-on toys, clothes, maternity wear, linens, nursery equipment, changing mats and tables, prams, buggies, travel systems, carry seats and more. In fact, anything and everything to do with children!

Do you have surplus nursery items and toys that your kids no longer use? Then you can kindly DONATE these items us for our nearly new sales, after which we then DONATE money to raise funds for local charities, including Julias House Childrens Hospice and Salisbury Hospital Stars Appeal plus other smaller charities and good causes in Dorset, Wiltshire and Hampshire. Continue Reading →

Do you have an old mobile phone just lying around gathering dust and taking up space? It is estimated that the average household has at least one or two mobile phones that are not currently in use. There are various recycling options available that can not only allow you to “go green” with that old phone, but can make you a little extra cash as well.

There are numerous benefits to recycling mobile phones that are not in use. Environmentally, the recycling of unused mobile phones can prevent the improper disposal of harmful materials like nickel, lithium, and lead, which are commonly found in mobile phones. Even older phones and non-working phones can be recycled for parts in many cases.

Not only is the recycling of mobile phones beneficial to the environment, but it can be beneficial to other people as well. Many companies offer recycled mobile phones at substantial savings, enabling consumers to support the environment while still retaining some extra money. The process often enables the purchase of a mobile phone where it would have been impossible to afford before. Continue Reading →