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Organising a community event?
Commit to cutting your waste
As part of Caru Cymru, we’re to what you should consider when
building a network of organisations using compostable packaging.
across Wales that are dedicated to
Our vision as a charity is for a beautiful Wales cared for and enjoyed by everyone
reducing waste and celebrating the We’ve even provided some website-
positive actions they’re taking. ready templates to help you
communicate your vision and aims
We know that managing litter and to attendees.
waste at events can be particularly
challenging, so we’ve just launched Download the guidance and don’t
some guidance to help organisers forget to tell us what actions you’re
minimise their impact. taking by filling out our pledge form.
New campaign to help tackle fly-tipping is underway! Whether you’re organising a small Access the resources
gathering or a larger festival, there
Fly-tipping in Wales has been on the across the country. are some useful hints and tips; from
rise in recent years; and although where to place your recycling bins,
dumping stuff improperly may seem We’ve created a whole host of
a quick fix, the cost to communities resources aimed at nudging students
and our local environment is very into doing the right thing. We’ll also
real. be getting involved with repair cafes,
recycling pop-ups and clothing swaps
We want to make it clear that this winter.
disposing of unwanted household
items responsibly is far easier than After all, upcycling has never been
you think (and cheaper than a fine!). trendier.
In the first phase of our brand-new To find out more about upcoming
‘Not a Good Look’ campaign, we’ll events and download free materials,
be working with universities and visit our website.
spreading the word to students
Go to the Keep Wales Tidy website
