Greener Kent

29/08/2026

Think food waste recycling isn't practical if you live in a flat? Think again 👇

This is how Katy makes it part of her everyday routine ♻️
🏠 Keep your indoor caddy somewhere convenient
🍽️ Pop in food scraps as you go
🚚 Take it out to the bins at the same time as everything else

Join thousands of Kent residents recycling their food waste. Order a caddy at kent.gov.uk/foodwaste ♻️

28/08/2026

Hosting friends or family this bank holiday? Here’s a simple tip 👇

Keep your food caddy nearby while you clear up!

Fruit at the bottom of the Pimm’s jug? Pop them straight in! 🍓 🌿

It makes dealing with all of the leftovers quick, easy and much less messy ✅

Don't have a caddy yet? Order one today at kent.gov.uk/foodwaste

26/08/2026

Food waste recycling is easier than you might think 🍽️✨

With weekly collections, recycling your food scraps couldn't be easier.

And the best bit? Your food waste is turned into fertiliser for farms and energy for homes 🚜🌱

Ready to start recycling your food waste? Get your caddy at kent.gov.uk/foodwaste 💚

Thanks for doing your bit for a Greener Kent!

21/08/2026

It's iced coffee season 🥤😎

Once you’ve made your drink, don’t forget about the grounds - they belong in your food caddy ♻️

Prefer a brew all year round? Don’t worry – tea bags can also go straight into your caddy!

Even small amounts make a big difference over time 🙌

18/08/2026

There's still time to join the Kent Coast Big Walk & Wheel Challenge!

Every person who opens WeRoam this summer is part of something. 🌿

Families, commuters, dog walkers, wheelchair users, cyclists and all moving together across Kent.

Who's been your roaming companion this summer? Tell us below 👇

18/08/2026

Applications are open for the Kent Community Waste Prevention Fund ♻️

Community groups, charities, CICs, social enterprises, residents' associations, parish and town councils across Kent can apply for grants of £500–£5,000 to deliver projects that help prevent household waste, promote reuse and repair, and encourage more sustainable behaviours.

Whether you're tackling food waste, extending the life of textiles and electricals, or developing another innovative waste reduction initiative, it would be great to hear from you.

Find out more and apply: https://lowcarbonkent.com/kent-community-waste-prevention-fund/

Please share with anyone who may be interested.

31/07/2026

Picnic in the sun = 10/10 ☀️🧺

When you get home, save the scraps for your foodie!

Fruit scraps, crusts, plate scrapings and anything you can't eat 👉 straight into your food caddy ♻️

Top tip: bring a caddy liner with you so all your food scraps are ready to go straight into your caddy when you get home

Learn more: https://www.kent.gov.uk/about-the-council/how-the-council-works/district-council-services/bin-and-bulky-waste-collections/food-waste-collections

28/07/2026

No outdoor food caddy? Let’s fix that! ✨

Turn your leftovers into something amazing - like energy for homes ⚡ and food for farms 🌱 - but first, you need the right bin!

👉 Order your food waste caddy from your local council

Food waste gets collected every single week – keeping your rubbish bin fresh, and free from food scraps!

Learn more: https://loom.ly/SYuxeUo

28/07/2026

Explore Kent's is back for its third year!
From 25 July to 31 August 2026, join the challenge through the free WeRoam app and help celebrate the King Charles III England Coast Path.
Every walking and wheeling activity logged contributes towards a collective goal, helping to cover the length of the coast path in Kent throughout the summer.
You do not need to be on the coast path to take part. Any walking or wheeling activity completed during the challenge contributes towards the collective total and helps move the challenge forward.
For more information on the challenge go to the Explore Kent website 👉

Take part in the Kent Coast Big Walk & Wheel 2026. Download WeRoam, log walking and wheeling activities, win prizes and explore the King Charles III England Coast Path in Kent.

27/07/2026

Applications are now open for the Kent Community Waste Prevention Fund ♻️

Community groups, charities, CICs, social enterprises, residents' associations, parish and town councils across Kent can apply for grants of £500–£5,000 to deliver projects that help prevent household waste, promote reuse and repair, and encourage more sustainable behaviours.

Whether you're tackling food waste, extending the life of textiles and electricals, or developing another innovative waste reduction initiative, it would be great to hear from you.

Find out more and apply: https://lowcarbonkent.com/kent-community-waste-prevention-fund/

Please share with anyone who may be interested.