The allotment consists of a community edible garden for the organised sessions as well as private allotment plots that are run by a committee of volunteers. Thanks to grants from the Gloucestershire Environmental Trust, Severn Vale Housing Association, Tewkesbury Borough Council and Barnwood Trust, we have expanded the site to include 8 new plots, landscaped […]
Every Can Counts
Did you know your drinks can is infinitely recyclable and could be back on the shelf in just 8 weeks time! Vision 21 has teamed up with Every Can Counts, an organisation that promotes recycling within the workplace. We are currently looking for local organisations to donate their used drinks cans for us to collect […]
Can Do
Iron, copper and aluminium are all 100% recyclable. Volunteers from Vision 21’s Reclaim project have constructed the Cable Boxes and our aims are to: • To make it easier for members of the public to recycle metals they may just throw out with normal refuse • Conserve energy and reduce CO2 emissions by reutilising natural […]
Environmental Business Information
As part of a jointly funded project from Vision 21 and Cheltenham Borough Council’s Business Pride Initiative to deliver a Business Champion training session to businesses in the local community, several information sheets were also developed. These information sheets are now available, below, to the full business community. There are a total of 15 information sheets below. […]
COMPOSTING PART 1: Home Composting
Why should we compost? Everyone that has a garden should consider composting. Up to 50% of house hold waste can be composted which is highly beneficial. Every item of organic material you compost means less rubbish going to land fill. Some organic material will decompose in land fills but others will not, forming a liquid […]
COMPOSTING PART 2: More Information on Composting
How to make compost Making compost from garden and household waste is one of the best things any gardener can do. It’s easy and costs very little in time or effort. Making compost will help you reduce pollution – cut down that landfill! Your plants will grow healthier and look happier for it. It will […]
COMPOSTING PART 3: Composting Questions Answered
What is garden compost? Compost looks like rich, dark soil. It is made of recycled kitchen and garden waste. It is used to feed and condition the soil and in making potting mixes. Is it the same as multipurpose compost? No. Sowing, potting and multipurpose composts that you buy in garden centres are mixtures of […]