The Local Environmental Network (LEN) has been set up to promote a positive response to the challenge of reducing carbon emissions and reducing waste. Many cities in the UK and around the world have made a commitment to take direct action to reduce carbon emissions. The group is looking at ways for people in Longworth, Hinton and nearby communities to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle and make the best use of local facilities. Individuals can make a difference.

Recycling

Green Box scheme collected on Fridays, takes:
• Glass
• Plastic
• Paper
• Cans
• Batteries (must be in see through plastic bag)

To get a free green box telephone 01235 520202
To get a brown bin at £29 per year for cardboard and garden waste collected alternate Tuesday telephone 01235 520202. Why not also think about card composting, the group will give help. One of their members is a master composter. To find out more contact the group.

Charity for African Children, apart from large furniture, takes anything, even small electricals, which you can take to the Tyrers at Silverbirch House, Cow Lane. Ring first to arrange delivery 01865 820570

Stop junk mail: register with Mail Preference Service Telephone 0845 7034599 or email: www.mpsonline.org.uk

Videos, books, CDs, cardboard and mixed plastics are collected at Millets Farm shop (A415)

Old mobile phones, printer cartridges, toner inks (not Epsom) can be taken to Mustard Seed in Faringdon or left at Warren Cottage, corner of Hinton Road and Lodge Lane, Longworth.

Transport

Make use of the local Bus service, route 63 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Windrush Transport telephone 01993 701142.

Shopping

Use local markets to reduce “food miles”
Appleton – am 2nd Sunday of the month
Abingdon - am every Monday and Farmer’s Market 3rd Monday of the month
Faringdon am 1st Tuesday of the month
Organic Box Scheme: veggies, eggs, fruit delivered to Longworth from Coleshill Organics, telephone 01793 861070