Every July, millions of people around the world take part in Plastic Free July, a global movement that encourages us to reduce our reliance on single-use plastics and make more sustainable choices in our daily lives. Here are our tips on how to reduce single use plastics in our lives. At ActForEaling, we know that... Continue Reading →
Free school uniform in August available across Ealing
ActForEaling is helping residents save money and reduce waste through a series of events for free school uniform in August. From Monday 17th August to Saturday 29th August 2026, families can get good quality free school uniform. It will help to reduce back-to-school expenses while giving clothes a longer life. You can also donate old… Continue Reading →
July at ReActon Hub: Repair, Reuse, Revive!
Located on Stirling Road, Acton, W3 8DJ, ReActon hub is your local reuse, repair and circular-economy hub. It is committed to prolonging the life of items, reducing the waste in Ealing and supporting community. We have all the great reuse activities in July at ReActon. Such as free school uniform, household paint and book. Ealing Repair... Continue Reading →
Ealing School Uniform Drop-Off: Help Reuse and Save
Ealing School Uniform project has been running since August 2025. We are continuing to collect school uniform and clothes hangers that you and your family no longer need. Drop them off at one of the locations listed below around Ealing Borough. These school uniforms will be used in pop up school uniform free shop around... Continue Reading →
ReActon Hub: Free Books, Uniforms & Paint & clothes repair
ReActon is open in June on Mondays from 11 am-2 pm and Fridays from 12 noon-3 pm. This is a opportunity for everyone to get reusing & recycling. Ealing Repair cafe are running sessions for clothes repair and learning how to upcycle t-shirts into yarn. You can also get free books, school uniforms, and household... Continue Reading →
Take school uniform for free in West Ealing
Come along to West Ealing Community Library for their School Uniform free shop and swap on Saturday, 6 June 2026 from 10 am to 12 noon. Pick up to 4 school uniform items per child for free. Drop off any items that have got too small. Location West Ealing Community Library, Melbourne Avenue, West Ealing,... Continue Reading →
Explore ReActon: Free school uniforms, books and paint
ReActon opens two days a week in Acton from May 2026 for everyone to access reuse & recycling activities onsite, including getting free books, school uniforms, and household paint. You can also drop off clothes, school uniform, books and small electrical items during opening hours. Come along and get reusing and recycling. ReActon Opening hours... Continue Reading →
Free Compost in Acton on 16 May and 18 May
Come along to get free compost soil improver in Acton. Collect the compost from ReActon at Stirling Road on Saturday 16 May 2026 from 11 am -2 pm, Monday 18 May from 11 am to 2 pm and Friday 22 May, 12 noon – 3 pm. The compost is available from at times above, while... Continue Reading →
Free School Uniform in Hanwell on Saturday 21 March
Come for free school uniform to William Hobbayne Centre in Hanwell on Saturday, 21 March from 1 pm to 3 pm. Pick up to 4 school uniform items per child for free. Drop off any items that have got too small. Location & opening times William Hobbayne Centre, 1 St Dunstan's Road, Hanwell W7 2EY... Continue Reading →
Sustainable Fashion: Why Quality Donations Matter?
With rising concerns about the environmental and ethical costs of the consumer goods industry worldwide, secondhand retail has seen growing importance over recent years. The second-hand market for sustainable fashion and especially charities need good quality donations so they can raise money for their causes. "We have enough clothing for the next 6 generations" Patrick... Continue Reading →
