Hi everyone

I'm sure there are a lot of us that have Brita Water Jugs but did you
know that used filters can be sent back to Brita, minimum 6 at a time,
for free?  The address is Brita Recycling, Freepost TK1917, Sunbury on
Thames TW16 5BR.

Just another way of reducing waste.

Sue

Hi all,

Sorry if my original post didn`t make my position clear! I am
totally in favour of the new recycling bins. I fully agree with Sue
and Jo on this. Regarding food waste, there really is no need for
most of it to go in our general waste anyway, try a compost bin in
your garden! Worcestershire County Council are still offering them
at bargain prices here
http://www.wastemissionimpossible.org.uk/offers/offers_compost_bins.h
tml

But i have heard that some residents are being urged to sign a
petition against the bins, and i believe they have a very large
number of signatures already! If Mrs Williams was correct in saying
that our 240 litre grey bins are to be replaced with 180 litre bins,
there is likely to be even more opposition!!

Although Freecycle is perhaps more commonly associated with large,
bulky items, I do think that `Freecycling` can help reduce the
amount going into our general waste bin too. Take clothes for
instance - lots of people have been offering/requesting clothes
recently. When you consider that many people don`t have a car/the
time to take old clothes to recycling banks/charity shops, i bet a
large amount of these clothes would otherwise have gone in the
wheelie bin!! I think the same can be said of many more, small
household items.

Clare



--- In redditch-freecycle-cafe@..., "Jo Child"
<joc4jesus@...> wrote:
>
> Hello,
> I'm with you, Sue; we had this system in Yorkshire where we used
to live and
> it worked fine. Anything the council does to help us to recycle
more is a
> brilliant thing and we should be grateful for it.
> Jo
>
>
> >From: "eveshamlass" <suetibbles@...>
> >Reply-To: redditch-freecycle-cafe@...
> >To: redditch-freecycle-cafe@...
> >Subject: Re: [cafe] Reduction in our waste bin capacity??!!
> >Date: Sun, 26 Nov 2006 08:22:50 -0000
> >
> >--- In redditch-freecycle-cafe@..., "annvale"
> ><annvale@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi Clare/All
> > >
> > >
> > > hI
> >
> >We've had our new green bin delivered and think the idea is great.
> >It enables us to do some kerbside recycling of plastic whereas
> >before we had to go to the banks - still have to for some items.
We
> >have never had problems with maggots or disease in our general
> >rubbish bin and would suggest that if you are putting out food
waste
> >you wrap it in newspaper and then in a plastic bag - maggots can
> >only survive with air.  I know it will take time for people to get
> >used to the idea of two separate bins but why are we members of
> >freecycle if not to help keep things out of landfill and help the
> >planet?  Stick with the two bins and I'm sure it will get easier.
> >
> >Sue
> >
> >
> >
>
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Hello,
I'm with you, Sue; we had this system in Yorkshire where we used to live and
it worked fine. Anything the council does to help us to recycle more is a
brilliant thing and we should be grateful for it.
Jo


>From: "eveshamlass" <suetibbles@...>
>Reply-To: redditch-freecycle-cafe@...
>To: redditch-freecycle-cafe@...
>Subject: Re: [cafe] Reduction in our waste bin capacity??!!
>Date: Sun, 26 Nov 2006 08:22:50 -0000
>
>--- In redditch-freecycle-cafe@..., "annvale"
><annvale@...> wrote:
> >
> > Hi Clare/All
> >
> >
> > hI
>
>We've had our new green bin delivered and think the idea is great.
>It enables us to do some kerbside recycling of plastic whereas
>before we had to go to the banks - still have to for some items.  We
>have never had problems with maggots or disease in our general
>rubbish bin and would suggest that if you are putting out food waste
>you wrap it in newspaper and then in a plastic bag - maggots can
>only survive with air.  I know it will take time for people to get
>used to the idea of two separate bins but why are we members of
>freecycle if not to help keep things out of landfill and help the
>planet?  Stick with the two bins and I'm sure it will get easier.
>
>Sue
>
>
>

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--- In redditch-freecycle-cafe@..., "annvale"
<annvale@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Clare/All
>
>
> hI

We've had our new green bin delivered and think the idea is great.
It enables us to do some kerbside recycling of plastic whereas
before we had to go to the banks - still have to for some items.  We
have never had problems with maggots or disease in our general
rubbish bin and would suggest that if you are putting out food waste
you wrap it in newspaper and then in a plastic bag - maggots can
only survive with air.  I know it will take time for people to get
used to the idea of two separate bins but why are we members of
freecycle if not to help keep things out of landfill and help the
planet?  Stick with the two bins and I'm sure it will get easier.

Sue

----- Original Message -----

From: Clare Evans

To: redditch-freecycle-cafe@...

Sent: Monday, November 20, 2006 2:49 PM

Subject: [cafe] Reduction in our waste bin capacity??!!

In the Redditch Standard newspaper the week before last there was a letter titled `Recycling figures are misleading` from a Mrs Williams.   The letter claimed that all Redditch residents are to have our 240 litre grey bins replaced with a 180 litre bin. According to the letter, this is going to be the standard general waste bin for all households with less than 6 people, and that this bin will be emptied once a fortnight.   Does anyone have any more information about this?? I don`t think the council have released any info on this yet and i can imagine there will be quite alot of opposition if/when they do!!   Clare

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Does anyone know of a good painter with reasonable prices?
I need one small bedroom painting and a large wardrobe & 2 doors need
gloss painting
Jane

Eco Film Showing will launch Redditch Alliance of Greens

Everyone concerned about environmental, ethical and social justice issues is invited to the screening of 3 short films. The event will take place at Redditch Town Hall on Thursday 23 November from 7.30pm. FREE ENTRY.

FILM 1 - `Who Owes Who?` - produced by Friends of the Earth Scotland. This film shows how poor countries are forced to pay back their debt, whilst at the same time, multinational corporations are devastating their environment.

FILM 2 - `Coffee - Take it Fairly` - produced by the Nicaraguan Solidarity Campaign. Fairtrade coffee producers in Nicaragua describe the difference that fairtrade has made to their lives.

FILM 3 - `Decentralised Energy - What Are We Waiting For?` - produced by Greenpeace. It shows how our current power stations are hugely wasteful of energy and that nuclear power is not the answer to our increasing energy demands. It demonstrates how a system of localised electricity generation is the solution and would contribute far less to climate change.

Members of the Redditch Trade Justice Network and Redditch Friends of the Earth have joined forces to organise the event. Both groups are part of the Redditch Alliance of Greens(RAG) and this special film showing marks the official launch of the alliance. 

The 3 films will last about an hour in total, and will be followed by an opportunity to chat about the issues raised whilst enjoying some fairtrade refreshments. There will also be fairtrade produce on sale and literature displayed regarding all the groups involved in RAG.

More details about RAG

RAG is, as it says, an alliance of local groups which are concerned with a broad range of environmental, ethical and social justice issues. RAG was formed in order to improve the communication and co-operation between local `green` groups. Although RAG member groups will clearly not agree on all issues, there is a consensus that supporting each other can only benefit the planet and it`s inhabitants. (see RAG member groups & history below)

RAG has launched a website where a calendar of forthcoming local `green` events can be found and there are links to member groups own websites. The RAG website also allows visitors to download the quarterly RAG newsletter - the first edition has recently been published. We would encourage anyone concerned about green issues to visit the RAG website, download the newsletter and distribute copies at your church, community group or even at school. RAG would be delighted to hear from any local `green` groups that would like to join the alliance and publicise their events on our website & newsletter.

See our website here www.redditch-ag.info 

More local groups & churches currently involved in RAG

Redditch Freecycle, Redditch Vegetarians & Vegans, Campaign to Protect Rural England(Redditch branch), Redi4Peace, Mount Carmel CAFOD Group, St Peters Church(Ipsley), Emmanuel Church(Town Centre)

RAG history

The Redditch Green Fair held at St Stephens Church(Town Centre) in June 2006 was the towns first ever independant green fair and involved many of the local environmental, ethical and social justice groups. The fair was organised loosely under the banner of the `Redditch Green Alliance`. At a subsequent meeting, participants were enthusiastic about working together in future, but it was decided to change our name to the `Redditch Alliance of Greens` or RAG for short.

..........................................
Redditch Alliance of Greens
PO Box 10202, Redditch, B98 8YT
www.redditch-ag.info .........................................

Durrrr!!! Sorry; I am obviously not with it today; I will repost on
Freecycle tomorrow.
Cheers
Jo

>From: "clare_evans151" <clare-evans@...>
>Reply-To: redditch-freecycle-cafe@...
>To: redditch-freecycle-cafe@...
>Subject: [cafe] Re: OFFER: tall plastic greenhouse type thingie, Enfield
>Date: Thu, 16 Nov 2006 21:59:53 -0000
>
>Hi Jo,
>
>This is the Cafe discussion group, not the main Redditch Freecycle
>group! To offer or request items, send your messages to redditch-
>freecycle@yahoogroups.com
>
>Discussion in here is a bit thin on the ground at the moment, but
>hopefully that will pick up as more people join! But then again,
>perhaps people won`t join, until they see some discussion going
>on!!!
>
>Clare
>Redditch Freecycle Owner/Moderator
>
>
>--- In redditch-freecycle-cafe@..., "jophil4jesus"
><joc4jesus@...> wrote:
> >
> > Tall plastic greenhouse thingie for bringing on seeds etc.  Good
> > condition.
> > Jo
> >
>
>
>

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Hi Jo,

This is the Cafe discussion group, not the main Redditch Freecycle
group! To offer or request items, send your messages to redditch-
freecycle@yahoogroups.com

Discussion in here is a bit thin on the ground at the moment, but
hopefully that will pick up as more people join! But then again,
perhaps people won`t join, until they see some discussion going
on!!!

Clare
Redditch Freecycle Owner/Moderator


--- In redditch-freecycle-cafe@..., "jophil4jesus"
<joc4jesus@...> wrote:
>
> Tall plastic greenhouse thingie for bringing on seeds etc.  Good
> condition.
> Jo
>

Tall plastic greenhouse thingie for bringing on seeds etc.  Good
condition.
Jo

Dual purpose for posting today, both concerning bicycles!

Firstly, would anyone be interested in any cycle training, and for
free? Whether you want to start from the very basic skills (getting
on a bike for the first time in years...), or whether you are an
experienced cycle who just finds the odd motorist encroaching on the
roadspace you were happily cycling along in... For a short period of
time i.e. the next few weeks, I'm going to offer my services for
free!!!  My recent redundancy has given me the time to be able to
offer my services. (I'm hoping to make a small part time business out
of it.)  Visit www.workplaybike.co.uk for more information... I'm
both qualified and insured!

Secondly, having talked to the guys running PUSHBIKES in Brum, I'd
like to start a social cycling group in Redditch, meeting up
occasionally, not neccessarily with the sole purpose of talking
cycling.  I've been to the Redditch Road and Path CC and they are far
keener on competition or distance rides.  I on the other hand just
use a bike to get around and although do a little mountain biking,
dont consider myself a sports cyclist, more a utility and leisure
cyclist.... It would be nice to have a group of like minded souls to
meet occasionally.  I'm on the Redditch Cycle Forum so it would be an
opportunity to either let me represent a group, or for others to join
me!

Feel free to contact me regarding the offers, hopefully we can get a
few more people onto the most efficient form of transport known to
man, the bicycle!

Cheers,

Andrew

Whether you`re a new member or not, you`ve got as much right to make
your point as anyone else, that`s what this cafe is for!

At some point soon, we hope to work out statistics for the weight of
stuff that Redditch Freecycle keeps out of landfill. We`ll do this
using standard weight estimates for all the popular items, and by
scanning through the messages to add them up!

Removing your original posts is fine, but please, please, please post
clear TAKEN messages, so that we can use them to work out the
statistics.

Also, new members sometimes scan through messages, to give them an idea
of what items people want. TAKEN messages show new members that an item
is popular and that if they offer something similar, it will probably
`go`!

In the not too distant future, all Freecycle groups may be moving to a
purpose built site where members will be able to mark the original post
with a TAKEN flag. We`ll keep you updated on this!

Bye for now,
Clare
Redditch Freecycle Owner/Moderator


--- In redditch-freecycle-cafe@..., "cactusqueen"
<cactusqueen@...> wrote:
>
> This may seem a little presumptuous of me being a new member and all
> and I don't wish to cause offence, but I have been looking through
the
> posts on the freecycle site and have noticed that many are out of
> date.  It's not difficult to delet your posts once the items have
been
> collected so I was just curious as to why so many remain.  Freecycle
is
> a great site and hopefully it will grow and grow so suerly it would
be
> better for all if out dated postes were deleted.
>

This may seem a little presumptuous of me being a new member and all
and I don't wish to cause offence, but I have been looking through the
posts on the freecycle site and have noticed that many are out of
date.  It's not difficult to delet your posts once the items have been
collected so I was just curious as to why so many remain.  Freecycle is
a great site and hopefully it will grow and grow so suerly it would be
better for all if out dated postes were deleted.

Have been collecting the above to raise money for wheelchairs for
disabled children.Our contact has disapeared.Does any one know of
persons/contact that would be interested? We don,t want to stop
collecting if these are of use to a good cause,
Jane

-- please forward to all who may be interested --

Short Films, Big Implications - Thurs 23 Nov, 7.30pm  

This is the launch event for the Redditch Alliance of Greens, taking place at Redditch Town Hall. Everyone welcome - FREE entry.

Film 1 - What Are We Waiting For?
A short film about decentralised energy, energy security and climate change. (Greenpeace)

Film 2 - Who Owes Who?
World debt and ecological justice (Friends of the Earth Scotland)

Film 3 - Coffee - Take it Fairly
Stories of Nicaraguan women Fairtrade producers (Nicaragua Solidarity Campaign)

Fairtrade/vegan refreshments available and informal chat afterwards. There will also be a stall selling fairtrade goods and information about the various groups involved in RAG.

If you would like to help publicise the event, download a poster/leaflet in PDF format here http://groups.yahoo.com/group/redditch-freecycle/files/film-showing-flyer.pdf  

Organised by Redditch Trade Justice Network in conjunction with Redditch Alliance of Greens (RAG). For further details, contact RAG on 01527 458395 or see www.redditch-ag.info 

..........................................
Redditch Alliance of Greens
PO Box 10202, Redditch, B98 8YT
www.redditch-ag.info .........................................

thanks for the invite may see you there
sheila

>From: "zarzarnight" <mcauliffefamily@...>
>Reply-To: redditch-freecycle-cafe@...
>To: redditch-freecycle-cafe@...
>Subject: [cafe] BONFIRE NIGHT (ACTUALLY SATURDAY NIGHT) FIREWORKS
>Date: Fri, 03 Nov 2006 18:54:51 -0000
>
>Just to let anyone who is looking for a bonfire to go to, that on
>Saturday 4th starting at approx 7.30pm there is a Bonfire and fireworks
>at St. Benedict's Social Club, Rowan Road, Batchley.
>No admission charge, and members and bona fide guest welcome.
>
>

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Just to let anyone who is looking for a bonfire to go to, that on
Saturday 4th starting at approx 7.30pm there is a Bonfire and fireworks
at St. Benedict's Social Club, Rowan Road, Batchley.
No admission charge, and members and bona fide guest welcome.

this is a great way to spend  your tiome on dark winter nights. hi to
everyone

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what did i do before this happy times.

To anyone who still has some pressies to buy for Christmas, Redditch
Baptist Church are having a craft and tabletop fair on Sat Nov 11
between 10am and 2pm.  There are going to be lots of stalls including
white elephant (general second hand I think), FLP aloe vera products,
wooden toys, handmade cards, christmas gifts, cakes etc.  If anyone has
anything to sell, contact me for a stall (£5 each).  The rest of you,
come along and see us.  The Baptist church is on Easemore Road, next to
the registry office.  All profits will go to an orphanage being built
by one of our church members in Thailand.
Regards
Jo

I`ve got todays Advertiser in front of me. Can`t see anything listed
for Friday. The big council display is tomorrow. The fire station
display/bonfire is on Sunday. And there`s various others on Sat/Sun.
Check out page 16.

Clare

--- In redditch-freecycle-cafe@..., "leeste16"
<leeste16@y...> wrote:
>
> Fab idea.
>
> Lets see if it works?
>
> Does anyone know if there is a fireworks display anywhere in Redditch
> this Friday?
>
> Thanks
>

Fab idea.

Lets see if it works?

Does anyone know if there is a fireworks display anywhere in Redditch
this Friday?

Thanks

Just wanted to say hi to you all. This 'cafe' is a great idea.
Happy Freecycling!!

Heidi-Jo x