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Whether you are part of a large family network, have recently become a single parent, look after grandchildren, or work within an educational setting – green living ideals can seem out of reach when there are kids involved.

Take a look through some of our hints and tips, tried and tested blog posts, recommended local businesses and upcoming events.

Get the family excited and involved and you will be amazed at how easy change can be when everyone is on-board.

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How to help Shropshire’s youngest citizens avoid climate anxiety

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20 April 2022

Guest blog by Deborah Murphy – Generation Zero Carbon Shropshire: Rising climate anxiety amongst the young Eco- or Climate Anxiety is a growing phenomenon. According

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Meal planning

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18 January 2022

By planning what you want to eat, you will save food waste and money. Take a look at our meal planning article for some top

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Hire Don’t Buy

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6 January 2022

As a society we have got used to owning a lot of the things in our home, even if they are rarely used. We end

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Family Events

Low waste kids crafts and events, family days out and educational activities.

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Wellington

Sustainable Sundays – Plastic free Halloween crafts

Date:
20 October 2024, 11:00
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15:00
Organised by: Climate Action Hub Telford
October – Plastic free Halloween crafts Climate Action Hub Telford are running Sustainable Sunday events once a month at Belmont Hall, Wellington, using a grant received from Telford and Wrekin More info...
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Bishops Castle

Going Wild Kids Club

Dates:
16 November 2024, 09:00
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12:00
7 December 2024, 09:00
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12:00
18 January 2025, 09:00
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12:00
22 February 2025, 09:00
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12:00
Organised by: Going Wild in BC
This is our monthly Going Wild kids club, for children in the Bishops Castle area between ages 9 and 14. Activities include bushcraft, fire skills, foraging, looking for wildlife and More info...
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Wellington

Sustainable Sundays – Repairs and Mending

Date:
17 November 2024, 11:00
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15:00
Organised by: Climate Action Hub Telford
Repairs and Mending focus (tbc at time of publishing here, please check directly with CAHTelford) Climate Action Hub Telford are running Sustainable Sunday events once a month at Belmont Hall, More info...

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Cloth nappies, toy swap groups, family days out and more.

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Wellington

Little Green Party Kits

Green Credentials: Locally Produced, Natural, Plastic Free, Refill, Refills, Vegan and Zero Waste Shop
Save waste, time and money with our Eco Party Kits available to hire. Helping save the planet one reusable plate at a time. Kits include plates, bowls, cups, cutlery, tableware, More info...
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Telford

Mossy Crafts

Green Credentials: Hand Crafted, Locally Made, Plastic Free Champion, Plastic Free, Recycled and Reusables
Providing plastic free gifts and party bags that don’t cost the Earth. Handcrafted items include plastic free party bags, sensory ribbon rings, Christmas cards and decorations, playdough stamps, custom crayons More info...
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Sutton Hill

Alison’s Bee Class

Green Credentials: Locally Produced, Plastic Free and Wildlife Education
Increasing awareness of Bees and their Importance in the Environment. Award-winning beekeeper, educator and Guest Speaker on all things bees! Based in Telford and covering Shropshire and beyond. Stockists of More info...
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Telford

Apley Woods

Green Credentials: Connect with Nature and Outdoor Activity
Originally part of a larger 900 acre estate with a Georgian mansion at its centre, this beautiful free access woods includes tree trails, woodland art and sculptures. Situated over 56 More info...
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Shrewsbury

Bayston Hill Library

Green Credentials: Hire/Borrow don't buy
Local libraries are a great place to use if you are trying to reduce waste. Next time you want to read a book or buy a new one for the More info...
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Hay on Wye

Bee’s Party Box

Green Credentials: Hire/Borrow don't buy and Reusables
Reusable party kit hire covering Hay on Wye, Herefordshire and the surrounding area. Saving the planet one party at a time! More info...
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Birmingham

Birmingham Cloth Nappy Library

Green Credentials: Cloth Nappies, Reduce Waste and Reuse
We are a cloth nappy library in South Birmingham; staffed by volunteers, we run regular nappy natter groups. More info...
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Wellington

Boardroom Gaming Cafe

Having spent the majority of our lives playing games in one way shape or form, board gaming became an important pass time during the multiple lockdowns of Covid-19. Gaming became More info...
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Broseley

Broseley Library

Green Credentials: Hire/Borrow don't buy
Local libraries are a great place to use if you are trying to reduce waste. Next time you want to read a book or buy a new one for the More info...
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Telford

Bundle of Love

Green Credentials: Cloth Nappies and Supports Small Businesses
A hand-picked selection of ergonomic, safety-tested slings; comfortable, sustainable cloth nappies; and a selection of the finest baby accessories hand-made by work-at-home-mums. Making it easier to stat your cloth nappy More info...
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Church Stretton

Church Stretton Library

Green Credentials: Hire/Borrow don't buy
Local libraries are a great place to use if you are trying to reduce waste. Next time you want to read a book or buy a new one for the More info...
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Bridgnorth

Comer Woods

Green Credentials: Outdoor Activity
Part of the National Trust Dudmaston estate, Comer Woods stands separated from the main estate by the A442, with the hall and garden to the south west and Comer Woods More info...
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Crewe

Crewe Nappy Library

Green Credentials: Cloth Nappies and Hire/Borrow don't buy
Crewe Nappy Library is for locals of cheshire east who want to try/use reusable nappies. We are a non profit cloth nappy library that provides advice, demos and nappy/wipes kits More info...
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Cheltenham

Eco Party Pack Cheltenham

Reusable party kit hire available in Cheltenham, Gloucester, Tewkesbury and surrounding areas. Part of the Party Kit Network. More info...
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Elan Village

Elan Valley

Green Credentials: Outdoor Activity
70 square miles of dams, reservoirs and rugged Welsh landscapes. There’s plenty to see and do in the Elan Valley. By day, explore this special landscape by bike, car or More info...
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Ellesmere

Ellesmere Library

Green Credentials: Hire/Borrow don't buy
Local libraries are a great place to use if you are trying to reduce waste. Next time you want to read a book or buy a new one for the More info...
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Shrewsbury

Field Studies Council

Green Credentials: Environmental Advice, Outdoor Learning and Wildlife Conservation
We want to create a world where everyone feels connected to the environment so they can enjoy the benefits it gives and make choices that help protect it. We help people More info...
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Market Drayton

Fieldings Outdoor Nature Play

Green Credentials: Outdoor Activity and Outdoor Learning
An Outdoor Nature Play Group aimed at older babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers. The sessions are child-led and offer many opportunities for explorative, open ended play in a beautiful rural Shropshire More info...
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Shrewsbury

Fun Filled Party Packs

Green Credentials: Hire don't buy and Reusables
Hire a Party Pack for any birthday party, family gathering, or garden party. A Pack includes: One Activity Pack suitable for your childs age and stage. Activity instructions A Treasure More info...
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Shrewsbury

Generation Zero Carbon Shropshire

Green Credentials: Supporting Green Community
Temporarily Closed: Yes
***GROUP CLOSED*** Generation Zero Carbon Shropshire is a group of young people brought together to empower Shropshire’s next generation of decision makers and to create and support the necessary measures More info...
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Abermule

Green Lane Burial Field

Green Credentials: Biodegradable
Set amid beautiful scenery in the heart of the Mid-Wales countryside, this green burial field provides an eco friendly alternative funeral choice to cremation. Bordered by woodland this is one More info...
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West Midlands

Herefordshire Nappy Library

Green Credentials: Cloth Nappies and Hire/Borrow don't buy
Welcome to Herefordshire Nappy Library. We offer free advice and loans of reusable nappies. Area covered: Herefordshire; open to anyone within the county who can travel to one of our More info...
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Shrewsbury

Hive Shrewsbury

Green Credentials: Supporting Green Community
The Hive celebrates arts, culture and creativity and we are proud of our reputation as an organisation with a mission to provide a base for young people in Shropshire to More info...
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Craven Arms

Kangaroo Slings – Library & Baby Wearing Consultancy

Green Credentials: Hire/Borrow don't buy
***NOW MERGED INTO THE CUDDLE COLLECTIVE*** Kangaroos is a sling library and shop that runs walk and talk groups around South Shropshire. Consultations for fitting and learning to baby wear More info...
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Shropshire

Kitsquad

Green Credentials: Reuse and Secondhand
Kitsquad was set up in 2020. The concept is very simple. Many people are willing to donate their adventure gear, much of which is considered surplus to their requirements. Many More info...
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Shrewsbury

Library at the Lantern

Green Credentials: Hire/Borrow don't buy
Libraries are a great way to reduce waste, especially if you have young children. Physical books are a simple and effective way to get kids excited about learning new things, More info...
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Bridgnorth

Little Green House Childcare & Family Hub

Green Credentials: Cloth Nappies
Little Green House Childcare provides quality childcare for children 4 months until school age. Our dedicated team provide a wide range of activities throughout the week. Where children can explore, More info...
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Coedpoeth

Little Hobbits Forest School | Coedpoeth

Green Credentials: Outdoor Activity and Outdoor Learning
Combining Forest School + Childhood adventures! Little Hobbits offers a unique stay and play Forest School experience for children of all ages, Childminders, Home Educators and Families. The sessions will consist of exciting More info...
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Wrexham

Little Hobbits Forest School | Erddig

Green Credentials: Outdoor Activity and Outdoor Learning
Combining Forest School + Childhood adventures! Little Hobbits offers a unique stay and play Forest School experience for children of all ages, Childminders, Home Educators and Families. The sessions will consist of exciting More info...
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Denbighshire

Little Hobbits Forest School | Loggerheads

Green Credentials: Outdoor Activity and Outdoor Learning
Combining Forest School + Childhood adventures! Little Hobbits offers a unique stay and play Forest School experience for children of all ages, Childminders, Home Educators and Families. The sessions will consist of exciting More info...
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Ludlow

Little Twidlets Cloth Nappy & Eco Shop

Green Credentials: Cloth Nappies
Little Twidlets sells lots of lovely reusable nappies and accessories from quality suppliers such as Baba+Boo, Tickle Tots and Close Parent, including, newborn, birth-to-potty and toddler nappies, swim nappies, reusable More info...
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Macclesfield

Macclesfield Children & Baby Library

We are collecting donations of baby and childrens items aged 0-18 years to redistribute back out to the community. We also take adults clothing and household items now due to More info...
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Much Wenlock

Much Wenlock Library

Green Credentials: Hire/Borrow don't buy
Local libraries are a great place to use if you are trying to reduce waste. Next time you want to read a book or buy a new one for the More info...
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Worcester

Munchkin Madness Party Kit

Green Credentials: Hire/Borrow don't buy and Reusables
I am a mom from the Worcestershire who is passionate about reducing kids party waste within my local area. I have set up to offer a reusable party kit to More info...
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Lichfield

NCT Lichfield and Tamworth Cloth Nappy Library

Green Credentials: Cloth Nappies, Reduce Waste and Reuse
NCT cloth nappy library. Come along for free advice and the chance to hire a set of cloth nappies. More info...
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Telford

NCT Telford & Wrekin Nappy Library

Green Credentials: Cloth Nappies, Hire/Borrow don't buy and Reusables
Nappy library covering Telford & Wrekin, Wellington, Newport, Bridgnorth etc. If you’ve thought about giving cloth nappies or wipes a go, but aren’t sure where to start, we will be More info...
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Newport

Newport Toy Library

Green Credentials: Hire/Borrow don't buy
Newport Toy Library was founded in 1981 and is a non profit, registered charity, run by volunteers, to provide a service to the under 5s of the area. We have More info...
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Oswestry

Oswestry Cloth Nappy Library

Green Credentials: Cloth Nappies, Reusables and Supporting Green Community
Oswestry Nappy Library is for locals who want to use reusable nappies. We provide advice, demos & nappy kits for hire to try different nappies first. A volunteer-run Not for More info...
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Oswestry

Oswestry Reusable Party Kit

Green Credentials: Hire don't buy and Reusables
Hire a reusable kit, consisting of plates, mugs, bowls, cutlery etc, have your party, scrape the plate and leave the washing up to us! Waste and stress free party. More info...
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UK

Party Kit Network

Green Credentials: Reduce Waste
We want to make parties more sustainable by preventing tonnes of waste from single-use partyware. We work to raise awareness about the impact of switching to reusables. We connect party More info...
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Endon

Partyscape

Green Credentials: Hire/Borrow don't buy and Reusables
Teepee Sleepover Party hire, Indoor and Outdoor Picnic hire, Re-usable Partyware hire in Staffordshire Moorlands / Stoke on Trent. Covering Endon, Stoke-on-Trent and the surrounding area. More info...
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Pontesbury

Pontesbury Library

Green Credentials: Hire/Borrow don't buy
Local libraries are a great place to use if you are trying to reduce waste. Next time you want to read a book or buy a new one for the More info...
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Shifnal

Shifnal Library

Green Credentials: Hire/Borrow don't buy
Local libraries are a great place to use if you are trying to reduce waste. Next time you want to read a book or buy a new one for the More info...
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Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury Library

Green Credentials: Hire/Borrow don't buy
Local libraries are a great place to use if you are trying to reduce waste. Next time you want to read a book or buy a new one for the More info...
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Telford

Shropshire Crunchy-ish Mama Collective

Green Credentials: Cloth Nappies, Outdoor Activity and Supporting Green Community
Facebook group for like-minded parents in the Shropshire and surrounding area. Crunchy parenting is a term used for gentle/cloth bum/hippyish parents. Often those who go with child-led learning, lots of More info...
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Telford

Southwater Library

Green Credentials: Hire/Borrow don't buy
Telford central library with large digital and physical selection of books for all ages. Often do free children’s events to encourage young readers. Located next to Telford Town Park. Local More info...
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Telford

Telford Slings Library

Green Credentials: Hire/Borrow don't buy
***NOW MERGED INTO THE CUDDLE COLLECTIVE*** Telford Slings are here for all of your babywearing needs – we offer a sling library hire service, provide professional fitting and advice, sell More info...
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Doseley

Telford Swap and Play

Green Credentials: Reduce Waste, Secondhand, Supporting Green Community and Swap & Save
A facebook group set up to reduce waste and support individuals who want to be a bit more planet friendly when sorting out their little ones unwanted toys. Any surplus More info...
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Doseley

Telford Swap and Wear

Green Credentials: Reduce Waste, Secondhand, Supporting Green Community and Swap & Save
A facebook group set up to reduce waste and support individuals who want to be a bit more planet friendly when sorting out their wardrobes. Any surplus clothing or related More info...
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Telford

Telford Town Park Nature Reserve

Green Credentials: Connect with Nature, Habitat Conservation, Outdoor Activity, Sustainable Travel and Wildlife Conservation
The boroughs award winning town park is home to a staggering 230 acre local nature reserve where over 14 miles of cycle friendly footpaths weave visitors past pools and lakes More info...
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Shropshire

The Cuddle Collective

Green Credentials: Hire/Borrow don't buy and Reusables
The Cuddle Collective is here to help anyone who is caring for (or expecting to care for!) a baby to preschooler. We run regular workshops, operate a baby carrier library More info...
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Church Stretton

The Den Kit Company

Green Credentials: Natural
The Den Kit Company started life as Flibberty – the seed of an idea that was planted, watered and tended by Kay and Jo who, as ex-primary school teachers and More info...
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Stafford

The Little Children’s Market of Staffordshire

Green Credentials: Reduce Waste and Reuse
Nearly New Sales & Family Friendly Events throughout Staffordshire, saving money and waste! More info...
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Ellesmere

The Mere Cafe, Book Shop & Refill Shop

Green Credentials: Plastic Free, Refills, Vegan and Vegetarian
100% Vegan and Vegetarian cafe, with book shop and refill shop. Visit for some amazing home cooked food, and bring your containers to do your plastic free shopping at the More info...
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Shrewsbury

The Shrewsbury Sling Clinic

Green Credentials: Hire don't buy
***NOW MERGED INTO THE CUDDLE COLLECTIVE*** Shrewsbury Sling Clinic is a joint venture from Kangaroo Slings and Close To My Heart to provide a baby carrier library to parents and More info...
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Newport

The Shropshire Toy Shop

Green Credentials: Plastic Free and Wooden Toys
Online toy store selling ethically sourced gifts, wooden toys and organic baby clothes. More info...
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Bridgnorth

The Small Club Ltd

Green Credentials: Reuse and Secondhand
Only the best quality gently used children’s clothing and footwear from 0-14 years. Based from Bridgnorth. Online. Shop whenever you want. Postage and local collection available. The Small Club was More info...
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Ironbridge

The Toy Box Ironbridge

Green Credentials: Plastic Free and Wooden Toys
Gorgeous wooden toys, imaginative play, traditional games and fun for young and old. More info...
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Crewe

Waste Free Party Hire Crewe

Green Credentials: Hire/Borrow don't buy and Reusables
In a bid to reduce waste at children’s parties I have set up a simple hire service for reusable cups, bowls, plates, cutlery and jugs. More info...
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Wellington

Wellington Orbit

A community run cinema, café and art space for the people of Wellington and beyond. Accredited Plastic Free Champions by Surfers Against Sewage for their efforts to reduce the use More info...
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Wem

Wem Library

Green Credentials: Hire/Borrow don't buy
Local libraries are a great place to use if you are trying to reduce waste. Next time you want to read a book or buy a new one for the More info...
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Wrexham

Wings ‘n’ Things

Green Credentials: Reuse and Swap & Save
A children’s clothing exchange and clothing bank. More info...
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Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton NCT Sling & Nappy Library

Green Credentials: Cloth Nappies and Hire/Borrow don't buy
NCT Wolverhampton Sling and Nappy Library is run by volunteers, offering a range of baby carriers and reusable nappies which are available to hire. Area covered: Wolverhampton & surrounding areas, More info...
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Kynnersley

Wrekin Forest School

Green Credentials: Outdoor Activity and Outdoor Learning
Wrekin Forest School is a company that has an innovative approach to the outdoors, where exploring, playing and learning form part of an exciting adventure, we offer children and young More info...
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Wrexham

Wrexham Clothing Exchange

Green Credentials: Reduce Waste, Reuse and Swap & Save
Fast fashion is so yesterday! Why not refresh your wardrobe a different way, swapping your unwanted pieces of clothing, shoes and accessories. #ethical More info...
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Macclesfield

Z in the attic

Green Credentials: Recycled and Reuse
Let’s face it, humans broke Mother Earth a long time ago. But despite the warnings, we still fail to listen. Each year filling landfill with single use items at an More info...

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