ECCO has been involved in environmental projects since its formation in 1995.
- Piloting and expanding the Text-BAC kerbside recycling scheme in Harlow and Epping Forest (sponsored by CRED)
- Piloting and expanding the kerbside collection of domestic batteries (sponsored by WRAP)
- Establishing the Environmental Visitor Centre in Harlow
- Assisting in the setting up of Harlow Town Park Pets Corner Education Suite
- Providing workshops at events such as Crucial Crew, DIDDY Delights and Delights of Science and Technology
- Producing educational material to support the teaching of sustainability at Key Stage 1 and 2
- Providing extensive ICT training for hard to reach groups
TEXT-BAC visits households in socially deprived areas ensuring they have an equal opportunity to participate in recycling initiatives.
The Text-BAC project works with partners to offer therapeutic work to people experiencing social disadvantage. Residents from St Elizabeth's, a home for people with intractable epilepsy and other associated disabilities have worked on the project from the start and continue banding the bags and leaflets together, ready for other residents to deliver across Harlow and Epping. "The continuation of this project is really good news for St. Elizabeth's." Janet Sherwin, Head of daycare commented, "The project provides paid work for many of our residents and everyone really enjoys taking part."
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