Working to free Hitchin from single use plastics and reduce our environmental impact. Working with #plasticfreecommunities by @surfersagainstsewage

Joined September 2021
We've never been particularly active on Twitter but the recent developments of this platform, in particular the firing of moderators, human rights team and others, has brought us to the decision to suspend our account for the time being. Find us online on plasticfreehitchin.wordpress… – at Hitchin, England
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Pick up your kids' next Halloween costume for a bargain price, reduce waste and help us raise funds. Costume Swap during Apple Day in the Marketplace on Saturday, 22nd October. #reuse #secondhand #preloved #halloween #costume #swap #swish – at Hitchin, England
Sign up now to take part in a Hitchin's biggest litter pick, organised by Hitchin Forum: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F… – at Hitchin, England
Bookings are now open for Repair Cafe @ Hitchin Hackspace on Saturday, 8th October! Secure your place via plasticfreehitchin.wordpress… #repaircafe #repair #fixinghitchin @HackHitchin – at Hitchin, England
Our pre-loved uniform pop-up in numbers! 💚 ✅ 241 customers ✅ 1039 items rescued ✅ £1393 raised ✅ 7 schools A huge success all round with great collaboration between the participating schools and our team. Interested to help make another of these happen? Let us know! – at Hitchin, England
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Special thanks to the councillors and officers at @northhertsdc who supported the project. – at Hitchin, England
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Our uniform pop-up is buzzing today! Last chance to grab your bargain today till 4pm at Bancroft Gardens. – at Hitchin, England
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Thank you everyone who helped today up Windmill Hill today! – at Hitchin, England
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Today! 11:00 till 13:00! Litter pickers available for children and adults! Bring your own picnic! Everyone's welcome! – at Hitchin, England
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We’ve done it! Plastic Free Hitchin are officially a @surfersagainstsewage accredited Plastic Free Community. 🥳 Massive shout out to all businesses, community allies and especially rockstar volunteers who have supported us as we’ve worked towards the five-step framework. 💪 – at Hitchin, England
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Follow us over the next couple of days as we tell you more about what we did and what's coming next. 🗨️ – at Hitchin, England
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Litter pick meets picnic next Sunday on Windmill Hill. Help us clean up before relaxing over a joined picnic with a view. Litter pickers provided. Bring your own bag or get one from us. Don't forget your blanket! In collaboration with @BambuuBrush & @NorthHertsDC – at Hitchin, England
PlasticFreeHitchin retweeted
Replying to @PlasticFreeHit
@PlasticFreeHit has teamed up with local primary schools to offer a pre-loved uniform pop-up this summer! It opens every Saturday, between 16 July and 3 September, 10am until 1pm, in the Bowls Club building on Bancroft Recreational Ground in #Hitchin.
All set at Hitchin Street Food Monthly! Come by and say hi!
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We'll be supporting Street Food Monthly spreading the word about single-use plastic today! ✌️ They signed up as an ally a couple of weeks ago joining us in our struggle to free Hitchin from unnecessary waste. 💪 #streetfoodmonthly #plasticfreehitchin #hitchin #hertfordshire
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Welcome @hubchurch Hitchin as our newest Plastic Free Ally! 🙏 It's great to have you on board! #plasticfreeally #plasticfreechurch #plasticfreehitchin #hertfordshire
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PlasticFreeHitchin retweeted
info about what we’re doing to limit our own use of plastic & how to get involved locally @PlasticFreeHit @FreeLetchworth @BeatsWaste #PlasticFreeRoyston What will your #PlasticFreePledge be? north-herts.gov.uk/join-plas… (2/2)
PlasticFreeHitchin retweeted
It’s #PlasticFreeJuly from tomorrow! Don’t worry we’re not expecting anyone to go completely plastic free – we’ll have practical tips on reducing, reusing & recycling plastic @PlasticFreeJuly (1/2)
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"Hitchin Youth Trust were keen to become a community ally for as we believe we have all got a part to play in reducing the use of single use plastics and encouraging recycling. With young people using our facilities, it’s an ideal place to start and to spread this message."
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