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Highlights from Waste to Treasure in Summer 2026 - Jewellery and Accessories 

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Highlights from Waste to Treasure in Summer 2026 - Jewellery and Accessories 

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Edmonton Community Partnership on Instagram: "Another wonderful example of We Are Even Better Together!

Today, everyone attending Waste to Treasure Workshop has shown how we can inspire each other — from making own beads to using acorn cups, and elevating them into beautiful earrings, hijab pins, bracelets and keychains by adding elements like clasps and spacing beads alongside reused and natural materials to bring everything together.

It was inspiring to see how everyone's creativity turned what might otherwise have been overlooked or thrown away into something beautiful and meaningful, ready to present as a gift.

Delivered by Edmonton Community Partnership, funded by North London Waste Authority and supported by @exploringculturallives

#WasteToTreasure #EvenBetterTogether #EdmontonCommunityPartnership #NorthLondonWasteAuthority #ExploringCulturallives"

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8 likes, 1 comments - edmontoncommunitypartnership on August 13, 2026: "Another wonderful example of We Are Even Better Together!

Today, everyone attending Waste to Treasure Workshop has shown how we can inspire each other — from making own beads to using acorn cups, and elevating them into beautiful earrings, hijab pins, bracelets and keychains by adding elements like clasps and spacing beads alongside reused and natural materials to bring everything together.

It was inspiring to see how everyone's creativity turned what might otherwise have been overlooked or thrown away into something beautiful and meaningful, ready to present as a gift.

Delivered by Edmonton Community Partnership, funded by North London Waste Authority and supported by @exploringculturallives

#WasteToTreasure #EvenBetterTogether #EdmontonCommunityPartnership #NorthLondonWasteAuthority #ExploringCulturallives". 

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Highlights from Pymmes Park Waste to Treasure 12th August and a tailored session on 5th/6th August

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Highlights from Pymmes Park Waste to Treasure 12th August and a tailored session on 5th/6th August

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Edmonton Community Partnership on Instagram: "@edmontoncommunitypartnership is excited to see our young people, children and the parents seeing new possibilities in materials that others see as waste. 

These are highlights from Waste to Treasure sessions showcasing creations from last week and from today's fidget spinners workshop. 

Even Better Together in Action. ❤️

Delivered by @edmontoncommunitypartnership, funded by @connectnlwa"

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9 likes, 0 comments - edmontoncommunitypartnership on August 12, 2026: "@edmontoncommunitypartnership is excited to see our young people, children and the parents seeing new possibilities in materials that others see as waste. 

These are highlights from Waste to Treasure sessions showcasing creations from last week and from today's fidget spinners workshop. 

Even Better Together in Action. ❤️

Delivered by @edmontoncommunitypartnership, funded by @connectnlwa". 

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Edmonton Community Partnership on Instagram: "@edmontoncommunitypartnership invites you to join us at Youth Creative Workshops using a range of upcycled materials.All sessions are FREE for 11 to 16 years old. Limited spaces  available.From 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Pymmes Park Visitors  Centre, N18 2UFDay 1 Wednesday 12th AugustLet's design fidget spinners - who can make the fastest one?Day 2 Thursday 13th AugustLet's create beads, jewellery and accessories - who can make the best design?Day 3 Friday 14th AugustLet's explore making small bags, purses and wallets - what will your design look like? To register, scan the code or use the below link. https://forms.gle/D8RrBFsvsiRhovsa7 We look forward to seeing you. 🙂#upcycling #workshops #youthFor community workshop on 15th August from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. use the registration form below. https://forms.gle/TjdDDkgxwhWnP93A9" 

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FREE Youth Workshops in Pymmes Park 12th, 13th and 14th August 2026

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FREE Youth Workshops in Pymmes Park 12th, 13th and 14th August 2026

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https://forms.gle/D8RrBFsvsiRhovsa7

We look forward to seeing you. 🙂

For community workshop on 15th August from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. use the registration form below. https://forms.gle/TjdDDkgxwhWnP93A9"

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Edmonton Community Partnership on Instagram: "@edmontoncommunitypartnership invites you to join us at Youth Creative Workshops using a range of upcycled materials.

All sessions are FREE for 11 to 16 years old. Limited spaces  available.

From 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Pymmes Park Visitors  Centre, N18 2UF

Day 1 Wednesday 12th August
Let's design fidget spinners - who can make the fastest one?

Day 2 Thursday 13th August
Let's create beads, jewellery and accessories - who can make the best design?

Day 3 Friday 14th August
Let's explore making small bags, purses and wallets - what will your design look like? 

To register, scan the code or use the below link.
https://forms.gle/D8RrBFsvsiRhovsa7

We look forward to seeing you. 🙂

#upcycling #workshops #youth

For community workshop on 15th August from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. use the registration form below. 
https://forms.gle/TjdDDkgxwhWnP93A9"

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9 likes, 0 comments - edmontoncommunitypartnership on July 28, 2026: "@edmontoncommunitypartnership invites you to join us at Youth Creative Workshops using a range of upcycled materials.

All sessions are FREE for 11 to 16 years old. Limited spaces  available.

From 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Pymmes Park Visitors  Centre, N18 2UF

Day 1 Wednesday 12th August
Let's design fidget spinners - who can make the fastest one?

Day 2 Thursday 13th August
Let's create beads, jewellery and accessories - who can make the best design?

Day 3 Friday 14th August
Let's explore making small bags, purses and wallets - what will your design look like? 

To register, scan the code or use the below link.
https://forms.gle/D8RrBFsvsiRhovsa7

We look forward to seeing you. 🙂

#upcycling #workshops #youth

For community workshop on 15th August from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. use the registration form below. 
https://forms.gle/TjdDDkgxwhWnP93A9". 

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FREE Community Workshop on 15th August between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., register and come and join us to create something new and beautiful from waste

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FREE Community Workshop on 15th August between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., register and come and join us to create something new and beautiful from waste

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Edmonton Community Partnership on Instagram: "To sign up, scan the code or click on the link below.

https://forms.gle/TjdDDkgxwhWnP93A9

We look forward to seeing you!

Tags:
#edmonton #recycling #recyclingart #upcycling #workshop"

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16 likes, 1 comments - edmontoncommunitypartnership on July 23, 2026: "To sign up, scan the code or click on the link below.

https://forms.gle/TjdDDkgxwhWnP93A9

We look forward to seeing you!

Tags:
#edmonton #recycling #recyclingart #upcycling #workshop". 

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Batu has put a lot of thought into creating this amazing title for our display board which is made from TV Cardboard box packaging and painted with blackboard chalk so that it can be reused for multiple events and showcase the work of participants From Waste to Treasure project.

Love the explanation on the choices he has made and the thoughtful choice of materials to create the title, adding an element of youthful creativity and ideas. ⭐

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Also look at the second post from the same workshop.

As always, the children have demonstrated amazing creativity. So proud of them! 😊

https://www.instagram.com/reel/Dam1S01ua1T/?igsh=NzA3Z2d4aWI2ejRn

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Eldon Primary School on Instagram: "♻️Waste to Treasure Club♻️

Delivered by Edmonton Community Partnership funded by North London Waste Authority and supported by Exploring Cultural Lives 🌺 

#eldonschool #eldonprimary #enfieldcommunity #edmontoncommunitypartnership #enrichmentmatters"

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7 likes, 0 comments - eldonprimary1 on July 10, 2026: "♻️Waste to Treasure Club♻️

Delivered by Edmonton Community Partnership funded by North London Waste Authority and supported by Exploring Cultural Lives 🌺 

#eldonschool #eldonprimary #enfieldcommunity #edmontoncommunitypartnership #enrichmentmatters". 

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Eldon Primary School on Instagram: "Part 2 
Waste to Treasure Club ♻️

Delivered by Edmonton Community partnership funded by North London Waste Authority. 

#eldonschool #eldonprimary #edmontoncommunitypartnership #enfieldcommunity #enrichmentmatters"

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29 likes, 1 comments - eldonprimary1 on July 3, 2026: "Part 2 
Waste to Treasure Club ♻️

Delivered by Edmonton Community partnership funded by North London Waste Authority. 

#eldonschool #eldonprimary #edmontoncommunitypartnership #enfieldcommunity #enrichmentmatters". 

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Waste To Treasure Community Workshop in Pymmes Park on 27th June 2026

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Waste To Treasure Community Workshop in Pymmes Park on 27th June 2026

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Edmonton Community Partnership on Instagram: "✨ **Even Better Together in action!** ♻️

In yesterday's **Waste to Treasure Upcycling Workshop**, children aged 3+ to adults transformed everyday waste into handmade booklets, bracelets, cars, baskets, bookmarks and more, while exploring creative ways to upcycle plastic, cardboard and fabric into useful new items.

It was inspiring to see everyone's unique ideas and creativity shine, showing us that upcycling also supports wellbeing and brings people together.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and made the day so special. 

Delivered by @edmontoncommunitypartnership and funded by @connectnlwa ** and supported by @exploringculturallives, brought us together through creativity and sustainability.

#EvenBetterTogether #WasteToTreasure #Upcycling #Community #Sustainability"

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30 likes, 4 comments - edmontoncommunitypartnership on June 28, 2026: "✨ **Even Better Together in action!** ♻️

In yesterday's **Waste to Treasure Upcycling Workshop**, children aged 3+ to adults transformed everyday waste into handmade booklets, bracelets, cars, baskets, bookmarks and more, while exploring creative ways to upcycle plastic, cardboard and fabric into useful new items.

It was inspiring to see everyone's unique ideas and creativity shine, showing us that upcycling also supports wellbeing and brings people together.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and made the day so special. 

Delivered by @edmontoncommunitypartnership and funded by @connectnlwa ** and supported by @exploringculturallives, brought us together through creativity and sustainability.

#EvenBetterTogether #WasteToTreasure #Upcycling #Community #Sustainability". 

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From Waste to Treasure Creative Minds! ♻️✨

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From Waste to Treasure Creative Minds! ♻️✨

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These are examples of the great creativity from two young people I worked with over the last few days.

Using everyday waste materials such as water bottles, wallpaper samples, cardboard boxes and bottle lids, they designed their own colourful jewellery, keyrings and working fidget spinners.

It was wonderful to see how simple materials, that would usually be thrown away, were transformed into unique creations while developing creativity, problem-solving and confidence.

Every piece tells its own story and reminds us that with a little imagination, waste really can become treasure. 💚🌍

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Reimagined Water Bottle As Jewellery Material

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Reimagined Water Bottle As Jewellery Material

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Every piece has been handcrafted using a mix of upcycled materials, including water bottle for the bangles and charms, and paper mache for the big beads.

The pieces are finished with chains and spacer beads.

Each collection is completely unique and the final versions have evolved through a journey of creative thinking.

They include a mix of handcrafted textured bangles, coordinating hijab pins, and selected matching jewellery.

💙 Ocean Relics Collection – Deep teal tones inspired by the sea and weathered treasures.

🧡 Molten Copper Collection – Rich copper textures with a warm metallic glow.

🖤 Midnight Earth Collection – Bold black with shimmering gold accents, complete with a matching necklace.

These pieces celebrate creativity, individuality and ways of reimagining waste materials.

Handmade. Reimagined. One of a kind. ✨

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Eldon Primary School on Instagram: "📚🌿 Recycled paper, pressed flowers, and plenty of imagination!Our children created these beautiful handmade bookmarks using recycled paper and natural materials, celebrating both creativity and a love of reading. Each bookmark is unique and designed to inspire readers to turn just one more page!Delivered by Edmonton  Community Partnership, funded by North London Waste Authority.#eldonprimary #eldonschool #enrichmentmatters #schoollife #edmontoncommunitypartnership"

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Session 3 - Finishing vases and branches beginning to make bookmarks

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Session 3 - Finishing vases and branches beginning to make bookmarks

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Eldon Primary School on Instagram: "📚🌿 Recycled paper, pressed flowers, and plenty of imagination!

Our children created these beautiful handmade bookmarks using recycled paper and natural materials, celebrating both creativity and a love of reading. Each bookmark is unique and designed to inspire readers to turn just one more page!

Delivered by Edmonton  Partnership, funded by North London Waste Authority.

#eldonprimary #eldonschool #enrichmentmatters #schoollife #edmontoncommunitypartnership"

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6 likes, 1 comments - eldonprimary1 on June 18, 2026: "📚🌿 Recycled paper, pressed flowers, and plenty of imagination!

Our children created these beautiful handmade bookmarks using recycled paper and natural materials, celebrating both creativity and a love of reading. Each bookmark is unique and designed to inspire readers to turn just one more page!

Delivered by Edmonton  Partnership, funded by North London Waste Authority.

#eldonprimary #eldonschool #enrichmentmatters #schoollife #edmontoncommunitypartnership". 

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Turning Bottle Tops Into Spinners!

This Anime Power Spinner was created from discarded water bottle caps and scrap metal collected from the garden.

Inspired by anime and gaming culture, transforming everyday waste into something fun and unique.

♻️ Materials Used

Plastic bottle tops

Scrap metal

Acrylic paint

Glue

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Edmonton Community Partnership on Instagram: "🌿 What an exciting session 2 of our From Waste to Treasure journey!

We started with a story, and then the children added finishing touches to their vases, using their creativity and inspiration from nature.

We're excited for the weeks ahead - adding branches with their flowers, creating key chains, bookmarks and fidget spinners using upcycled materials.

The children @eldonprimary1 continue to inspire us, showing us that the changemakers of tomorrow are already making a difference today.

From Waste to Treasure, delivered by Edmonton Community Partnership and funded by NLWA (North London Waste Authority).

💚 Even Better Together in action.
@edmontoncommunitypartnership @eldonprimary1
@exploringculturallives

#FromWasteToTreasure #Upcycling"

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15 likes, 1 comments - edmontoncommunitypartnership on June 11, 2026: "🌿 What an exciting session 2 of our From Waste to Treasure journey!

We started with a story, and then the children added finishing touches to their vases, using their creativity and inspiration from nature.

We're excited for the weeks ahead - adding branches with their flowers, creating key chains, bookmarks and fidget spinners using upcycled materials.

The children @eldonprimary1 continue to inspire us, showing us that the changemakers of tomorrow are already making a difference today.

From Waste to Treasure, delivered by Edmonton Community Partnership and funded by NLWA (North London Waste Authority).

💚 Even Better Together in action.
@edmontoncommunitypartnership @eldonprimary1
@exploringculturallives

#FromWasteToTreasure #Upcycling". 

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This one-of-a-kind rug has been handcrafted from upcycled PE trousers and PE shirts, woven together with metallic and raffia yarn to create rich textures, depth and a new story.

Inspired by moonlit woodland landscapes, each stitch celebrates the beauty of reimagining discarded materials into functional textile art.

Every piece is unique, proving that waste can become something beautiful, meaningful and full of character.

Reimagining materials. Inspiring creativity. Creating new routes for what we throw away. 💚

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"Where rescued materials become wild places for curious cats."

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Today I transformed discarded materials into a woodland-inspired cat sanctuary that combines function, texture and storytelling. My cat Princess Kiki was curious throughout the making process. ❤️

This piece is made from reinforced cardboard, plastic bottles filled for weight and stability, jute rope, an old rug, rescued artificial greenery and wooden discarded boarder that would otherwise have ended up as waste.

Inspired by ancient ruins slowly reclaimed by nature, I wanted to create something that feels like a forgotten forest temple—a place for climbing, scratching, resting and exploring.

♻️ Materials Given a Second Life

• Reinforced cardboard

• Plastic bottles

• Old rug

• Artificial plants and discarded wooden boarder rescued from disposal

🐾 Features

✓ Multi-level climbing platforms

✓ Natural scratching columns

✓ Soft resting spaces

✓ Woodland-inspired textures

✓ Weighted and sturdy construction

✓ Decorative grasses and cascading vines

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First After School Club Session - What an Exciting Start!

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First After School Club Session - What an Exciting Start!

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Also check out this post on Eldon Instagram.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZLRigQu9Ze/?igsh=MWE3a3Nwaml4OHNsZA==

Looking forward to what the next 5 workshops and celebration of children's work!

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Edmonton Community Partnership on Instagram: "What an exciting start to our From Waste to Treasure journey!

Our after-school club has completed session 1 of 6, and the children's ideas and creativity have already been incredible.

Using discarded materials, the children are reimagining waste and discovering how small actions can make a big difference. 

These young minds are the changemakers and leaders of tomorrow - already showing us what that can look like today.

We can't wait to see their finished products and celebrate them when they showcase their work to the school community.

From Waste to Treasure, delivered by Edmonton Community Partnership and funded by NLWA. A special thank you to @eldonprimary1 and @exploringculturallives

Even Better Together in Action. 💚

 #edmontoncommunitypartnership #Sustainability #upcycling"

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11 likes, 0 comments - edmontoncommunitypartnership on June 5, 2026: "What an exciting start to our From Waste to Treasure journey!

Our after-school club has completed session 1 of 6, and the children's ideas and creativity have already been incredible.

Using discarded materials, the children are reimagining waste and discovering how small actions can make a big difference. 

These young minds are the changemakers and leaders of tomorrow - already showing us what that can look like today.

We can't wait to see their finished products and celebrate them when they showcase their work to the school community.

From Waste to Treasure, delivered by Edmonton Community Partnership and funded by NLWA. A special thank you to @eldonprimary1 and @exploringculturallives

Even Better Together in Action. 💚

 #edmontoncommunitypartnership #Sustainability #upcycling". 

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A first great set of workshops.

So proud of our young people...watch out for more workshops coming up.!

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Edmonton Community Partnership on Instagram: "What a fantastic three days!

Despite some of the hottest days on record, our young people showed incredible creativity and resilience.

They transformed discarded materials into new creations. 

By exploring examples of upcycled products, it also showed us the environmental, social and economic value. 

So proud of our amazing young people - present and future changemakers and leaders.

Huge thanks to @exploringculturallives @whitestar.academy and @blingwearboy for being part of this journey.

From Waste to Treasure, delivered by Edmonton Community Partnership and funded by NLWA (North London Waste Authority).

This is just the beginning of a 2 year journey with our children, youth and community.

Even Better Together in action. 💚

#FromWastetoTreasure #Upcycling #YoungPeople #sustainability"

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20 likes, 5 comments - edmontoncommunitypartnership on May 30, 2026: "What a fantastic three days!

Despite some of the hottest days on record, our young people showed incredible creativity and resilience.

They transformed discarded materials into new creations. 

By exploring examples of upcycled products, it also showed us the environmental, social and economic value. 

So proud of our amazing young people - present and future changemakers and leaders.

Huge thanks to @exploringculturallives @whitestar.academy and @blingwearboy for being part of this journey.

From Waste to Treasure, delivered by Edmonton Community Partnership and funded by NLWA (North London Waste Authority).

This is just the beginning of a 2 year journey with our children, youth and community.

Even Better Together in action. 💚

#FromWastetoTreasure #Upcycling #YoungPeople #sustainability". 

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Made from water bottles for the vase, blossoms and leaves, complimented with natural branch, twigs and the mix of jute and raffia strings. 

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Wild Rustic Upcycled Branch (Perfectly Imperfect, but intentional)

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Wild Rustic Upcycled Branch (Perfectly Imperfect, but intentional)

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Inspired by nature

This decorative vase is created using a reused drinks bottle as the base, wrapped in jute string and framed with twigs collected on walks. The branches are adorned with delicate flowers and leaves, carefully crafted from repurposed plastic water bottles.

This piece shows how everyday waste and natural finds can be transformed into something artistic and meaningful—blending sustainability, creativity, and design ♻️🍂

Turning simple, discarded materials into something beautiful— potential value when finished to high quality standard £15–£30.

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Inspired by nature 🌿

This calming decorative piece is created using an upcycled food tray as the base, with reused Actimel pots transformed into mini vases. It is carefully arranged with twigs and leaves collected during nature walks, bringing natural textures and organic shapes into the design 🍂

Finished with sand to reflect memories of the sea, and wrapped with jute string for a rustic, handcrafted touch, this piece blends natural elements with repurposed materials to create a peaceful, mindful display.

Designed to bring calm and connection to nature, it shows how everyday waste combined with natural elements can be transformed into something meaningful, decorative, and full of story. ♻️

Turning memories and materials into art—potential value when finished to high quality standard £15–£35.

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Inspired by nature 🌿

This woven bag is made with raffia string and detailed with upcycled plastic yarn, created from a repurposed disposable tablecloth. The finishing touch is a pine cone button, collected on peaceful walks outdoors.

A small piece that blends creativity, sustainability, and the beauty of found natural materials.

Upcycling can turn waste into income—potential value when finished to high quality standard £20–£60.

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Inspired by nature’s woven textures and earthy tones, this handmade mini bag was created using plastic yarn made from upcycled disposable tablecloths, raffia, fused plastic, and reinforced cardboard.

By transforming waste into a functional fashion piece, this project highlights the environmental and economic potential of upcycling.

What was once discarded can now become a stylish handmade accessory with a potential value when finished to high quality standard of £15–£45.

This piece celebrates creativity, sustainability, and the power of seeing beauty and opportunity in waste materials.

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Handmade bookmarks created from recycled homemade paper and fused plastic, inspired by fallen leaves, wildflowers, and the quiet comfort of reading. Each piece transforms discarded materials into something thoughtful, calming, and full of story.

✨ Tiny reminders to slow down, imagine, and reconnect with nature and love of reading — one page at a time.

potential value when finished to high quality standard £12–£20 as a small artisan gift set, especially at eco markets, book fairs, or wellbeing events.

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🌿 Inspired by Nature

Handmade with care and inspired by the beauty of nature 🌸

This unique paper is created from upcycled scraps of paper and cardboard, giving new life to materials that would otherwise be discarded.

Each sheet is hand-pressed and finished with delicate real flowers and leaves, capturing natural textures and moments in time 🍃

No two pieces are ever the same, making every sheet truly one of a kind. The organic edges and subtle textures add to its charm, perfect for use as art paper, special notes, gift wrapping, or keepsake crafts ✨

A beautiful blend of sustainability and creativity—turning waste into something meaningful and lasting ♻️

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Created from driftwood, handmade paper, twine, and recycled plastic blossoms.

This piece was inspired by the quiet strength of nature and the idea that growth often begins in small, gentle ways.

The handwritten quote, “Hold onto what helps you grow,” reflects wellbeing, resilience, and connection to the natural world.

By transforming discarded materials into something meaningful, it shows how beauty and purpose can emerge through creativity and care.

potential value when finished to high quality standard £8–£16 as a handmade eco-inspired decorative art piece.

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This handmade jewellery set was inspired by the beauty of nature and the delicate blossoms seen in springtime. The pendant, beads, and circular earring frames were carefully created using recycled drink cans, while the blossom details inset inside the earrings were made from repurposed water bottle plastic.

By transforming discarded materials into something meaningful and beautiful, this piece highlights how creativity can give everyday waste a second life. The soft floral details represent growth, renewal, and the connection between nature and sustainability.

Each element was shaped, painted, and assembled by hand, making every piece unique and full of character. This project shows that sustainable fashion can also be artistic, expressive, and elegant.

🌿 Potential value when finished to high quality standard £20–40 as a handmade sustainable jewellery set.

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This handmade jewellery set combines painted floral designs with recycled materials to create wearable art inspired by nature.

The necklace pendant and matching earrings were hand-painted and paired with rolled beads made from recycled can materials, finished with metallic details and soft earthy cords.

The textures, colours, and floral imagery were inspired by wildflowers, branches, and natural growth, blending sustainability with artisan design.

potential value when finished to high quality standard

• Earrings: £10–£20

• Necklace: £15–£30

• Full set: £25–£55

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This handmade jewellery set was created using recycled can materials and reinforced paper mache beads, painted in earthy copper and deep teal tones. Inspired by nature, texture, and sustainability, each bead was shaped and finished by hand to create an organic artisan look.

The matching necklace, bracelet, and earrings combine rustic textures with metallic details, showing how recycled materials can be transformed into wearable art.

potential value when finished to high quality standard:

• Earrings: £8–£14 • Bracelet: £10–£18 • Necklace: £18–£30 • Full matching set: £35–£60

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Inspired by Nature 🌿

This handmade keepsake jar is created from an upcycled Fanta can, carefully reshaped and finished with rich emerald green acrylic paint mixed with sand to create a textured surface inspired by forest stones and sea-worn treasures.

Natural jute string and a tiny pinecone collected during a nature walk add warmth and meaning, turning discarded materials into something thoughtful and decorative ♻️🍃

Perfect for storing tiny keepsakes, jewellery, affirmations, crystals, or simply displayed as a unique eco-inspired décor piece.

Every jar carries its own textures, markings, and story, making each one completely one of a kind ✨

This piece reflects mindful creativity — combining sustainability, memory, and nature into functional art.

Potential value when finished to high quality standard £8–£18.

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Blush Bloom – Upcycled Jewellery Collection ♻️

This handmade jewellery set was carefully created using an upcycled milk bottle, transformed into layered statement pieces with soft blush tones, beads, and crystal details. It is perfectly imperfect.

The lightweight design combines upcycled elements with modern style, giving discarded materials a completely new life.

Each piece is unique and handcrafted with creativity and patience.

🌿 Made from reclaimed milk bottle plastic
💎 Includes matching necklace, earrings & bracelet
🎨 Hand-shaped and assembled by hand

potential value when finished to high quality standard:

Full jewellery set: £10–£35

Individual pieces: £3–£10 each depending on item and finish.

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This handmade jewellery set, perfectly imperfect, was created using upcycled crisp packet beads, repurposed milk bottle plastic, and carefully selected turquoise gems and beads.

Inspired by flowing water and ocean drops, the layered milk bottle loops were shaped by hand to create movement and softness, while the shimmering blue tones reflect calm seas and natural beauty.

Creativity gave discarded materials a second life as a part of this set.

Potential value when finished to high quality standard £10– £25 as a handmade sustainable jewellery set.

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Inspired by positivity and everyday reminders 🌿

These handmade motivational keychains are created using upcycled bottle lids, transformed into small, durable charms and hand-finished with uplifting words such as strong, brave, and amazing. Each piece is carefully crafted to carry a message of encouragement wherever you go. ✨

Finished with jute string to add a natural, rustic touch, these keychains blend reused materials with simple, meaningful design. Small in size but powerful in message, they turn everyday waste into something personal and inspiring ♻️

Perfect as a thoughtful gift or a daily reminder to carry with you 🌱

Turning discarded materials into meaningful keepsakes—potential value when finished to high quality standard £3–£8 each.

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Inspired by nature 🌿

What was once a discarded milk bottle and carton box, gently reimagined.

This handcrafted basket-style piece is created using a reused milk bottle and a cardboard box as the base, carefully shaped and covered with coiled, upcycled materials. It is decorated with discarded decorative flowers and finished with pine cones collected on walks, bringing a natural, earthy feel to the design 🍂

This piece highlights how everyday waste and found natural elements can be transformed into something decorative and meaningful—blending creativity, sustainability, and resourcefulness ♻️

Turning discarded materials into something beautiful—potential value when finished to high quality standard £15–£45.

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Inspired by sustainability and everyday design 🌿

This handmade wallet is created using plastic packaging from inside a cereal box, combined with offcuts from plastic tablecloths. The materials have been fused together using heat to form a flexible, fabric-like surface—transforming waste into something durable and functional ♻️

The pieces are carefully stitched together using raffia string, adding a natural, handcrafted touch and contrast to the recycled materials 🍂

Designed to hold cards securely, this piece shows how discarded packaging can be reimagined into something practical, stylish, and long-lasting—blending creativity, sustainability, and purpose.

Turning waste into everyday essentials—potential value when finished to high quality standard £8–£18.

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Made from plastic bottle decorated with spray, jute string and pine cone

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Inspired by nature 🌿

This handmade planter is created from a reused plastic bottle, shaped and wrapped with jute and raffia string, and finished with a pine cone collected on walks 🍂

Designed to give new life not only to discarded materials but also to plant offcuts, this piece can be used to grow and nurture new plants—turning small cuttings into thriving greenery. 🌱

A simple way to combine sustainability, creativity, and growth—both for materials and plants ♻️

Turning waste into something functional and meaningful—potential value when finished to high quality standard £8–£25.

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Coasters from plastic bags yarn with jute string decor in plastic water bottle base decorated with sticks and cones

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Inspired by nature 🌿

This handcrafted coaster set is made using a reused plastic bottle as the base for the stand, wrapped and decorated with twigs collected on walks, finished with jute string and a pine cone detail 🍂

The five matching coasters are created from upcycled plastic TV wrap, transformed into plastic yarn and combined with jute string to form a durable, textured finish ♻️

This piece shows how everyday waste and natural materials can be reimagined into something both practical and decorative—blending sustainability with creativity.

Turning discarded materials into functional design—potential value when finished to high quality standard £10–£25.

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Upcycled water bottles and sticks with cones hanging wall decor

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Nature Inspired

This handmade decorative piece is created using twigs collected on walks, arranged around a base made from reused water bottles. It is finished with dried flowers and wrapped in jute string, bringing together natural textures and upcycled materials in a simple, earthy design 🍂

This piece reflects how everyday waste and found materials can be transformed into something creative and meaningful—blending sustainability with artistic expression ♻️

Turning natural finds and discarded materials into something beautiful—potential value when finished to high quality standard £12–£35.

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These handmade phone cases were created using fused recycled plastic, cardboard reinforcement, pressed leaves, beads, and decorative pieces.

Inspired by nature’s textures and calming earthy tones, each design transforms discarded materials into something both functional and meaningful.

One case reflects warmth and positivity through the word “smile,” while the other features "be kind" with natural elements for a organic feel. Together, they show how creativity and sustainability can bring new life to everyday materials.

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Made from plastic packaging base, plastic bags yarn and discarded sticks from the park, decorated with jute stings for the weaving effect.

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Inspired by nature 🌿

This handmade phone stand is created using twigs collected on walks, forming a natural frame, and woven with jute string and upcycled plastic bag yarn. The base is made from reused fruit packaging, giving new purpose to everyday waste ♻️

Designed to be both practical and decorative, this piece shows how discarded materials and natural elements can come together to create something useful, sturdy, and unique.

A simple blend of sustainability and creativity—turning waste into function and design 🌱

Turning everyday materials into something purposeful—potential value when finished to high quality standard £5–£15.

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Summer Term 2026 Creative Kids After School Sessions Poster

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Summer Term 2026 Creative Kids After School Sessions Poster

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Creative Kinds After School Sessions will take place weekly on Thursdays in Eldon Primary School, starting on 4th June 2026 from 3.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m.

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Youth Innovators Upcycling Challenge Sessions in May 2026

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Youth Innovators Upcycling Challenge Sessions in May 2026

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The youth upcycling sessions will take place on 26th May 2026, 27th May 2026 and 28th May 2026 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. in Pymmes Park Community Centre.

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Community Makers Monthly Upcyling Workshop in June 2026

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Community Makers Monthly Upcyling Workshop in June 2026

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The first community session will take place on 27th June 2026 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Pymmes Park Community Centre.

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Get immersed in the adventures of the alchemists of London as they discover how to make treasure from plastic waste.

Note: written with the assistance of Gemini Pro.

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Follow the alchemist friends as they innovate ways to make festive decorations by reusing waste.

Note: written with the assistance of Gemini Pro.

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Alchemists of London Lane - Treasure from Trash

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Alchemists of London Lane - Treasure from Trash

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Follow the alchemist friends as they venture into Spring and innovate ways to make everyday waste into purposeful items.

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The Alchemists of London Lane_ Treasures in the Trash - From Waste to Treasure Series

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5 minutes of usage...500 years of damage

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5 minutes of usage...500 years of damage

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Plastic Bags Last 500 Years, But Convenience Shouldn't Outlast the Planet | Sustainability Circle posted on the topic | LinkedIn

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🛍️ Five Minutes. Five Hundred Years. A plastic bag can be useful for five minutes. Its impact can last for centuries. This is the paradox of our throwaway culture: products designed for moments remain in the environment for generations. Every year, millions of tonnes of plastic enter our rivers and oceans. Sea turtles mistake plastic bags for jellyfish. Birds feed plastic fragments to their chicks. As larger items break down, they become microplastics that spread through marine ecosystems, freshwater, soil, and even the food we eat. The challenge isn’t plastic alone. It’s a system built around single-use convenience. Real solutions require rethinking how products are designed, used, and recovered. That means reducing unnecessary packaging, expanding reuse and refill systems, improving collection and recycling infrastructure, and designing materials that fit within a circular economy. Businesses have a critical role to play. Every packaging decision influences resource use, waste generation, and environmental impact across the value chain. Consumers matter too. Choosing a reusable bag may seem like a small act, but millions of small choices create market demand for better products and better systems. The most sustainable bag isn’t the newest one. It’s the one you use again and again. Convenience should never outlast the planet. #CircularEconomy #PlasticPollution #Sustainability #Reuse #ZeroWaste #OceanConservation #ClimateAction #SustainablePackaging #ESG Visual credit: turkiyecop31 | 40 comments on LinkedIn

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The Alchemists of London Lane made into a book using packaging. 

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Inspired by creativity and storytelling 🌿📖

This one-of-a-kind handmade book is created using packaging materials, with light cardboard forming the cover and envelope-style packaging repurposed for the pages.

Each element has been carefully reimagined to transform everyday waste into a unique storytelling object ♻️

The story inside was developed using ideas generated with Gemini Storybook, linking directly to a chosen narrative—showing how digital creativity and handmade craft can come together to create something truly personal and meaningful.

This piece reflects the idea of an artist’s book—a form where the book itself becomes the artwork, not just the story it holds artist's book. These works are often one-of-a-kind and designed to be experienced as both object and idea.

A powerful example of how discarded materials can be transformed into storytelling, creativity, and value 🌱

One-of-a-kind handmade books —making them not just creative pieces, but potential income-generating artworks.

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An amazing example where reusing discarded tree trunks and branches, with a little bit of imagination, can create incredible and magical places to grown herbs, vegetables and fruits in a community space.  

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Made with upcycled plastic bags, jute yarn and sticks

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Inspired by nature 🌿

This handmade makeup bag is crafted using jute string, combined with upcycled plastic bag yarn to create a strong, textured fabric. The design is finished with a simple stick button, collected from nature, adding a rustic and natural touch 🍂

Blending natural materials with reused plastics, this piece shows how everyday waste can be transformed into something both practical and stylish. Durable and lightweight, it’s perfect for storing makeup or small essentials while reducing environmental impact ♻️

A simple example of sustainable design—where creativity meets function and nature-inspired detail 🌱

Turning discarded materials into everyday accessories—pieces like this can be valued at £8–£20.

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Coaster made from plastic yarn and jute string

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Handcrafted with purpose and inspired by sustainable living 🌿

This unique crochet piece is carefully handmade using upcycled plastic packaging (from TV wrapping) combined with natural jute string. The blend of materials creates a beautiful contrast—soft, earthy tones paired with a subtle translucent texture, turning waste into a functional and stylish design ✨

Imperfectly perfect as a coaster, small mat, or decorative accent, this piece is both durable and water-resistant thanks to the plastic yarn, while the jute adds a warm, natural touch. Each stitch reflects time, care, and a commitment to reducing waste ♻️

No two pieces are exactly alike, making every mat a one-of-a-kind addition to your home.

Potential value:

£5–£12 per piece

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Creative Kids Summer Term Registration Form

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Creative Kids Summer Term Registration Form

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From Waste to Treasure Upcycling After School Club

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Days club takes place: Weekly on Thursdays Time: 3.15 p.m. to 4.15 p.m. Starting: 4th June 2026 for 6 weekly sessions in total Last Session: 9th July 2026 Location: Eldon Primary School Contact at Eldon: Mrs Beckford The project is managed and delivered by Edmonton Community Partnership.

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Community Makers Monthly Workshop Registration Form

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Community Makers Monthly Workshop Registration Form

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From Waste to Treasure Community Makers Upcycling Workshop

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Days workshop takes place: Saturday
Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dates: Saturday 27th June 2026
Location: Pymmes Park Community Centre
Contact at ECP : Mrs Bejaoui
Telephone number: 07858 662 189 The project is managed and delivered by Edmonton Community Partnership. All the members who are delivering and leading the sessions have Enhanced DBS Check and have completed comprehensive Safeguarding training. Contact us at: Iveta@edmontoncommunitypartnership.org

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From Waste to Treasure Youth Innovators Holiday Challenge Workshops

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Days workshops take place: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Time: 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. Dates: Tuesday 26th May 2026; Wednesday 27th May 2026; Thursday 28th May 2026
Location: Pymmes Park Community Centre
Contact at ECP : Mrs Bejaoui
Telephone number: 07858 662 189 The project is managed and delivered by Edmonton Community Partnership. All the members who are delivering and leading the sessions have Enhanced DBS Check and have completed comprehensive Safeguarding training. Contact us at: Iveta@edmontoncommunitypartnership.org

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From old cardboard boxes and scraps of paper to handmade paper — getting ready to make personalised bookmarks.

A meaningful and purposeful activity that shows how small actions can make a difference, one step at a time. 🌱

The ultimate bonus? Having fun, learning together, and strengthening our connection at home. ❤️

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"Preserving precious moments in light and nature."

Today I transformed an empty Gu dessert jar (one of my favourite desserts) into a glowing keepsake lantern inspired by memories, nature and the beauty hidden in everyday objects.

This piece combines flowers gifted to me by my daughter-in-law with olive leaves that had naturally fallen from my garden tree.

I added touches of sparkle using old nail polish and sealed everything to preserve the design.

♻️ Materials Given a Second Life

• Empty Gu glass jar

• Flowers gifted by family

• Fallen olive leaves from my garden

• Old nail polish used as glitter

• Natural jute twine

• Protective varnish

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Waste to Treasure Community Showcase in Eldon

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Waste to Treasure Community Showcase in Eldon

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Eldon Primary School on Instagram: "♻️ Waste to Treasure Showcase ♻️
Our talented Waste to Treasure Club proudly showcased their incredible upcycled creations today, turning everyday waste into something amazing. It was wonderful to see so many families admiring the children’s creativity and hard work. Well done to everyone involved! 🌍✨ 

Like and share with your friends and family! 🥰

#eldonprimary #eldonschool #enfieldschools #enrichmentmatters"

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eldonprimary1 on July 10, 2026: "♻️ Waste to Treasure Showcase ♻️
Our talented Waste to Treasure Club proudly showcased their incredible upcycled creations today, turning everyday waste into something amazing. It was wonderful to see so many families admiring the children’s creativity and hard work. Well done to everyone involved! 🌍✨ 

Like and share with your friends and family! 🥰

#eldonprimary #eldonschool #enfieldschools #enrichmentmatters". 

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An extra special thank you also to the incredible Dilek - loved working with you and all the AMAZING children!

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Eldon Primary School on Instagram: "Thank you from Eldon ♻️"

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6 likes, 2 comments - eldonprimary1 on July 10, 2026: "Thank you from Eldon ♻️". 

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A beautiful message from Exploring Cultural Lives

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A beautiful message from Exploring Cultural Lives

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João Giacchin on Instagram: "We from Exploring Cultural Lives specially like the creative workshops atmosphere in the warm Eldon Primary School, in Lower Edmonton.

It was a pleasure to work with you all and it was amazing seeing how successful are the @nature_s_whispering_voices workshops here in Edmonton and in the Borough of Enfield; her creativity is more than special because it really touches hearts! The kids are enjoying it a lot! The school teachers like it very much! So, all good! Congratulations! 🙌🏾
I am sure we captured very nice footage, and with good images we can make another inspiring community film. 😉
#EldonPrimarySchool

🎤 The Enfield Film Society (@theenfieldfilmsociety) is an original film initiative created by @exploringculturallives.
An audiovisual project made by the community for the community; original films to celebrate Enfield’s beauty and its past, present and future.
#TheEnfieldFilmSociety

🧩 About us:
We are filmmaker’s based in Upper Edmonton, Enfield. We develop community films; we run an organisation called Exploring Cultural Lives CIC which creates poetic documentary films about communities. The intention and purpose is to improve the future by highlighting the past and present of local people, the community spirit and its heritage, to share with enthusiasm a memorable and positive social impact.
#ExploringCulturalLives

✅ What the CIC does:
Films, Documentary films, Short films; audiovisual projects involving arts, culture, heritage, people. Our working method is based on fidelity to authenticity and honesty to our filmmaking principles; which can be flexible according to the needs of the communities.

✅ Who the CIC helps:
The General Public; communities, neighbourhoods.

✅ How the CIC helps:
Provides Services; community films.

✅ Where the CIC operates:
Borough of Enfield, London.

✍🏼 @movieforchange 
#MovieForChange

@enfieldculturenetwork 👍🏽
#BoroughOfEnfield

@eldonprimary1 👉🏽 Special thanks to Dilek! The Parent Support Officer 🙌🏾

Thanks to @edmontoncommunitypartnership 🙌🏾

🎼 by @ericclapton - Let it Grow 🙌🏾"

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13 likes, 2 comments - joaogiacchin on July 10, 2026: "We from Exploring Cultural Lives specially like the creative workshops atmosphere in the warm Eldon Primary School, in Lower Edmonton.

It was a pleasure to work with you all and it was amazing seeing how successful are the @nature_s_whispering_voices workshops here in Edmonton and in the Borough of Enfield; her creativity is more than special because it really touches hearts! The kids are enjoying it a lot! The school teachers like it very much! So, all good! Congratulations! 🙌🏾
I am sure we captured very nice footage, and with good images we can make another inspiring community film. 😉
#EldonPrimarySchool

🎤 The Enfield Film Society (@theenfieldfilmsociety) is an original film initiative created by @exploringculturallives.
An audiovisual project made by the community for the community; original films to celebrate Enfield’s beauty and its past, present and future.
#TheEnfieldFilmSociety

🧩 About us:
We are filmmaker’s based in Upper Edmonton, Enfield. We develop community films; we run an organisation called Exploring Cultural Lives CIC which creates poetic documentary films about communities. The intention and purpose is to improve the future by highlighting the past and present of local people, the community spirit and its heritage, to share with enthusiasm a memorable and positive social impact.
#ExploringCulturalLives

✅ What the CIC does:
Films, Documentary films, Short films; audiovisual projects involving arts, culture, heritage, people. Our working method is based on fidelity to authenticity and honesty to our filmmaking principles; which can be flexible according to the needs of the communities.

✅ Who the CIC helps:
The General Public; communities, neighbourhoods.

✅ How the CIC helps:
Provides Services; community films.

✅ Where the CIC operates:
Borough of Enfield, London.

✍🏼 @movieforchange 
#MovieForChange

@enfieldculturenetwork 👍🏽
#BoroughOfEnfield

@eldonprimary1 👉🏽 Special thanks to Dilek! The Parent Support Officer 🙌🏾

Thanks to @edmontoncommunitypartnership 🙌🏾

🎼 by @ericclapton - Let it Grow 🙌🏾". 

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Reimagined water bottles as beads for glasses chain

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Reimagined water bottles as beads for glasses chain

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Reimagined water bottle as beads for the chain for my glasses, mixed with paper mache beads, spacer beads and chain.

Reimagining waste as materials, expressing own individuality and creativity. ✨

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#eubeachcleanup #eubeachcleanup | EU Environment and Climate

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Out of office is temporary. Plastic pollution isn’t. ♻️🌊 By 2040, up to 37 million tonnes of plastic waste could enter the ocean annually if we don’t act now. Plastic pollution affects marine life, coastal communities and everyone who depends on healthy seas. Wherever your holidays take you:
♻️ Sort your waste and recycle where facilities are available
🗑️ Pick up litter if you spot it on the beach
🏖️ Join a #EUBeachCleanup event, or organise one yourself Every piece of plastic removed is a win for our ocean. And remember: 80% of ocean plastic comes from land. Every clean-up helps stop it at the source. Leave the beach better than you found it! Join a #EUBeachCleanup event near you, or organise one yourself: https://lnkd.in/gjdpn_cu

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#wasteinnovation #circulareconomy #plasticpollution #zerowaste #marineconservation #wastemanagement #oceanhealth #recycling | Waste Innovation Stories | 17 comments

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Waste Doesn’t Disappear. It Travels. A plastic bottle thrown away on land can end up hundreds of kilometers away. Sometimes, its final destination is around the neck of a sea turtle. This isn’t just an ocean conservation story. It’s a waste management story. Every piece of plastic that escapes collection becomes part of a much bigger problem—clogging rivers, polluting coastlines, damaging ecosystems, and threatening marine life. The good news? This turtle was rescued. But millions of animals continue to face the consequences of waste that was never meant to reach the ocean in the first place. Real waste innovation starts long before cleanup. It starts with:
♻️ Smarter product design.
🗑️ Better collection systems.
🔄 Circular material recovery.
🚯 Preventing plastic leakage at the source.
🤝 Shared responsibility across businesses, governments, and communities. Ocean cleanups save lives. Preventing plastic from becoming ocean waste saves ecosystems. The future of waste management isn’t just about collecting more—it’s about creating systems where waste never becomes pollution. Every innovation that keeps plastic in the circular economy is an innovation that protects our oceans. What waste innovation do you think could make the biggest difference in stopping plastic from reaching the sea? #WasteInnovation #CircularEconomy #PlasticPollution #ZeroWaste #MarineConservation #WasteManagement #OceanHealth #Recycling Video Credit: Youssef Koutari | 17 comments on LinkedIn

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Reviving an ancient craft using plastic waste

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Reviving an ancient craft using plastic waste

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See what happens when waste is seen not as an end product but as an opportunity to design a new material.

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These designers are reviving an ancient craft - using plastic waste | CNN

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Cairo-based Reform Studio turns used plastic bags into a fabric to make furniture, clothes and handbags.

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Local authority collected waste management – annual results 2024/25

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Over 12 million tonnes of household waste are discarded in England each year, yet a substantial share contains everyday items—from furniture and clothing to electronics—that could be repurposed instead of thrown away.

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Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

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Local authority collected waste management – annual results 2024/25

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This release relates to the collection and management of waste under the possession or control of local authorities in England. It covers three principal measures as summarised in the table below.