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To celebrate our nappy libraries in Essex we are giving away a Little Lamb cloth nappy hamper worth £99. To be in with a chance of WINNING this nappy hamper, simply enter the survey and tell us your views on cloth nappies and libraries.

Did you know you can donate unwanted toys, which are in good condition, to great use by donating them at a number of libraries in Essex this Christmas?

Keeping Essex clean and tidy costs the tax payer over £17 million a year. Throwing anything out of your vehicle, from fast food packaging to cigarette butts, will land you with a £150 fine. There is no excuse for littering.

Do you need to furnish your home or are looking for some retail therapy? Why not try purchasing preloved items. It is easier than ever to find a great preloved bargain.

Find out how to improve your recycling with these quick and easy tips.

Do you have furniture or electrical items you no longer want? There’s often no need to throw items away, give or donate your stuff to other people in your community.

Find out how you can take small steps to reduce the amount of plastic you throw away and protect the environment.

Find out how you can get started with home composting today!

Give broken electricals a new lease of life or find them a new home.

Find out why it's a #CrimeNotToCare about how your waste is disposed in Essex.

Have you got a project to reduce waste that you want to make a reality? Find out how you could receive up to £500 to support your idea.

Unused clothing doesn't always need to be thrown away. See how a bit of love and care can give your clothes a new lease of life after you've finished wearing them.

Find out how to protect yourself and ensure your waste does not get fly tipped.

Find out how to run your own give and take to help people in your community!

We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to advocate for waste reduction by helping residents waste less and recycle more.

You just need a little spare time and plenty of enthusiasm!

Purchase any cloth nappies and claim your £30 refund.

Stay safe this summer by carefully disposing of your small camping gas canisters.

Junk mail isn't just a waste of paper, it's really annoying. Here's how to stop it.