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WATCH: SWL goes behind the scenes at Sustainable Merton’s Community Fridge

Sustainable Merton’s Community Fridge is improving access to fresh food for those who need it and stopping surplus food from

WATCH: Mountains of trash dwarf anti-fly-tipping sign

Vast piles of rubbish have been spotted directly beneath signs warning residents not to fly-tip today in Merton.  Merton Council’s

New recycling bins brought to Merton ahead of Wimbledon

Water bottle company evian and environment charity Hubbub are teaming up to introduce 50 new recycling bins in Merton to

Sustainable Merton supports businesses looking to tackle climate change

Businesses across Merton are being encouraged to become more environmentally-friendly by the borough’s leading environmental charity. Sustainable Merton launched Merton’s

Cricket Green School pupils plant more than 100 trees to fight pollution in Merton

Mitcham pupils with learning disabilities planted more than 100 young trees to protect their school from London’s toxic air last

Merton resident ready to row Pacific Ocean in aid of environmental issues

A campaigner from Wimbledon will row across the Pacific Ocean in June to raise awareness of plastic pollution. Emma Rogers

Merton residents in push to up air quality

A group of Merton residents met up to share recommendations to tackle air pollution at a public meeting last Tuesday.

Dig Merton targets greener borough as new initiative begins

Summary: Fruit, vegetables and wild flowers are being planted on public land. Image: By Jack Miller Springtime fever is ripe

South West Londoners could save money thanks to roofers cash back scheme

Summary: The ‘Cash for U’ scheme offers contractors cash back when buying insulation to encourage them to refurbish flat roofs.

Green campaigners urge Merton residents to reduce energy use

Summary: Campaigners believe Merton residents could reduce their energy use by more than a third after a month’s research in

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