Published on Friday, 13 November 2026 at 11:45:09 AM
The Shire’s Sustainability team encourages everyone to make the most of two fantastic initiatives this month - the Garage Sale Trail and No Waste November.
We're halfway through the last ever Garage Sale Trail, but there's still plenty of opportunity to grab a bargain this weekend (14 – 15 November), discover hidden treasures and support the growing circular economy.
The rest of the month delivers No Waste November; a great opportunity to take a closer look at our everyday habits and challenge ourselves to create as little waste as possible. Small actions can make a big difference. Choosing reusable coffee cups and water bottles, planning meals to reduce food waste, saying no to unnecessary packaging, repairing broken items and shopping second-hand are all practical ways to reduce the amount of waste we leave behind us.
No waste was a big theme at the Great Global Mend on Saturday 7 November at the Library, where items such as toys and clothing were repaired and handed back to appreciative owners. Big thanks to all who attended, and to our amazing mending experts who came along and shared their skills and knowledge.
The Sustainability Team is proud to support these initiatives as part of ongoing efforts to reduce waste, conserve resources and encourage more sustainable lifestyles across our community. With one Garage Sale Trail weekend to go and several weeks of No Waste November ahead, now is the perfect time to join in, save money and make a positive difference for the environment.
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