Win a £50 M&S gift card!
 Completing the online questionnaire, takes no more than ten minutes and will help the Council understand how we can further engage and support communities in our Climate Change and Green Futures Strategy.
By completing the questionnaire, and including your email, you could be in with a chance of winning a £50 M&S gift card!
You can find more information on the Broxtowe Borough Council website along with a link to the questionnaire on the Council website:
Plastic Free July - be part of the solution
 Take part in a global movement by ditching single-use plastics to help reduce plastic pollution.
Often it is very difficult to avoid single-use plastic but with a ban on a number of items being put into place this October, now is as good a time as ever to find some sustainable alternatives.
Here are some easy switches you can make and maintain:
- Avoid plastic packaging by buying loose fruit and vegetables.
- Use a reusable container or beeswax wrap for your packed lunch instead of cling film or foil, as these are single-use and cannot be recycled in the Borough.
- Use reusable containers to store or freeze leftovers, this helps to reduce food waste.
- Swap out your liquid soap for a bar or find a local zero waste shop that offers liquid soap refills.
- Take a reusable coffee cup to your local café, you might even save some money or earn reward points to spend there.
- Need straws for a party? Avoid plastic and buy reusable glass or metal straws.
Green Rewards Team Winner Announcement!
 Over the last 6 months Green Rewards users have been undertaking sustainable actions, such as choosing a lower carbon transport method like taking the bus or saving energy at home.
The team that earned the most Green Points on average per person was Nuthall East and Strelley!
Congratulations! As a result, we will be planting spring bulbs on the grass-banked area on Woodhouse Way.
Interested in signing up to earn points, discounts and help make a difference? It's not too late to join!
Bug bee'n'bee
 Insects are vital pollinators - without them many ecosystem services would be affected, including our crop production.
Solitary bees make up the majority of UK bee species and are extremely efficient pollinators. We can help them by providing them with a suitable space to live or rest.
What you will need:
- A basic frame – you could upcycle a tin can, plant pot or old bird box for this.
- Some hollow canes or drill various sized holes (2mm to 10mm) into a block of wood to create space for nesting. Point these slightly downwards so water can run out.
- Adding other material like bark, pine cones and cardboard can attract other species too.
- Add bee friendly plants nearby to attract your buzzy hotel guests such as lavender, honeysuckle and aster. You can also plant some spring bulbs in autumn, ready to bloom in spring.
Did you know...
 One of the biggest causes of contamination in our green-lidded recycling bins is recycling that has been bagged.
Your recycling should be clean and dry, so it isn’t necessary to put it in a bin liner as these are not recyclable. By placing these items loose in the bin, we can ensure that high quality, valuable recyclable materials aren’t missed and are successfully recycled into new products. This uses less energy and produces less waste than making an item from scratch.
Even though the contents of the bag may be perfect for recycling, putting it in a bin liner might result in your green-lidded bin not being collected.
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