Sustainability and Recycling in Tyne and Wear

Recycling information, green businesses, repair cafes and environmental organisations in Tyne and Wear, UK.

Here is where you can find out how to recycle near you as well as learn more out about sustainability, the environment and waste reduction near you.

Recyke Y'Bike is a community project that accepts donated bikes from members of the public. Trained mechanics and volunteers then fix them up for resale. Bikes are sold to the public to raise funds for running the project and also to finance the sending of sturdy bikes to Re-Cycle’s projects in Africa which support schools and community health programmes there.
The Tyne Rivers Trust is an environmental charity dedicated to improving the River Tyne and its catchment. From Alston and Kielder to Tynemouth, they improve the wellbeing of the Tyne rivers and people through education, tackling pollution and practical conservation.
Ethical Superstore is a Gateshead based business which offers eco-friendly alternatives to everyday items such as fashion, food, cosmetics and cleaners that do as little harm to the environment as possible.
Newcastle Wood Recycling divert as much wood as possible from the waste stream in the North East and in doing so, to create jobs, training and volunteering opportunities to people in the local community.

Repair Cafes In Tyne and Wear

Repair cafes are held on various dates, check the website or contact the organisers to confirm when the next event will be held.

There are no repair cafes in Tyne & Wear that we know of. The nearest ones are based in Northumberland or North Yorkshire.

Recycling and Waste Management In Tyne and Wear

Your local county, city or district council in Tyne and Wear will have information about household recycling collections, recycling centres and waste management in your area.

You can find your local council using this local council finder on the UK Government website.

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