Green Zones has been shortlisted for the Future Friendly Awards!
Our project is one of only 5 to be shortlisted and we are the only London based project. Voting is all done online by members of the public with the most popular project winning the award. We need as many people to vote as possible, so please support us by following the link attached below and casting your vote.
http://www.futurefriendly.co.uk/awards
The closing date for votes is 4th April, the winner will be announced 8th April.

21/10/2008

The Green Zones scheme has been successful in its bid to the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) for Brent to become one of six 'Zero Waste' places nationwide.

13/10/2008

Stanley Avenue has become the latest road to qualify for the Green Zones scheme. It is the largest Green Zone in Brent to date, with 75 households taking part in the survey, thanks to the hard work of a local resident. This brings the overall number of Green Zones to five.

Green Zones in the Press

The Green Zones scheme has featured in the media.

"Brent mum teaches country to think green"

Brent Council Press Release, 21 October 2008

"Streets and towns make up new zero-waste pilot areas"

New Start, 22 October 2008

"Zero waste zones announced"

Environmental Data Interactive Exchange, 22 October 2008

"First six 'Zero Waste Places' named'

Green Building, 22 October 2008

"Initiative to reduce waste impact"

BBC news, 23 October 2008