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03/12/2022

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09/06/2022

Hi,
We are hoping to set up as a zero waste shop in Ilkeston in Autumn 2022. Please check back from July onwards as we document our start up 😃 thx Bess Saunders

12/11/2020

19/10/2020

If you're looking for some local inspiration to reduce waste before you can begin to shop at nil at the mill, our friends over at Shipley Eco-Action Group have put together a page on their website about recycling in Erewash and Amber Valley. They have fantastic tips on composting, growing your own food, reducing packaging and changing your shopping habits so go check them out! - Oak

Recycling Recycling can be somewhat overwhelming these days. We have put some information together to help you understand more about the problem with plastic, recycling options in the boroughs of Amber Valley and Erewash local to Shipley, Derbyshire. As good as it is to recycle, the one thing we can...

01/10/2020

This is fantastic news! Since starting my zero waste journey, I've noticed so many little pieces of plastic in my day to day life that I was just blind to. It's really great that the government is taking steps towards addressing this issue. And don't worry, nil at the mill will be stocking reusable cotton swabs and metal straws! What little piece of plastic do you think should go next? - Oak

Businesses can no longer sell or supply the single-use items as part of efforts to reduce pollution.

16/09/2020

It's great to see Erewash Museum starting conversations about where our waste goes and displaying some fantastic artists who are creatively reusing this waste. I'm excited to check out this exhibition and encourage everyone else to book in a visit and support your local museum! - Oak

07/09/2020

Firstly, thanks to everyone who’s liked and followed our page so far and filled out the survey. It’s been wonderful to see such a positive and enthusiastic response to going zero waste and we’re even more excited to get the store up and running! Please continue to share our page and survey with family and friends as well to help get the word out.

Secondly, today is day 1 of the annual Zero Waste Week. The theme this year is about reducing food waste, with Monday’s task being to create an Eat Me First shelf in your fridge. The idea is to have a look at all the food in your fridge and find anything that’s going out of date in the next day or two. Gather all this food on one shelf and eat that food first when planning meals and snacks!

Another part of the challenge is to keep a piece of paper by the bin and, throughout this week, make a list of all the food you throw out. It’s a great way to see how well you’re doing so far at being zero waste and possibly spot areas for improvement.

If you’re interested in finding out more about the campaign, or want to sign up for updates about the challenges, check out their blog:

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04/09/2020

Want to have a say in shaping Ilkeston's new zero waste store? Please fill out our survey: https://forms.gle/58FgKk37cihd2Esb7. We'd love to hear from you, and if you could share the survey with others that would be great!

Hi! We at nil at the mill are looking to open a zero waste store in Maltby’s Creative Mill (112 Station Road, Ilkeston, Derby, DE7 5LL). We'd appreciate your input to help us figure out what would benefit our local community best and what you would like to see from a zero waste store. If you're in...

26/08/2020

What is zero waste? Going zero waste means aiming to send nothing to landfill. We can do this by reducing, reusing and recycling wherever possible and keeping an eye on how much plastic we use in our lives.

Zero waste shops, like nil at the mill, allow you to refill your own containers with a variety of foods from bulk bins, weighing and paying only for the stuff you actually want rather than all that extra rubbish. Even the store’s suppliers keep waste down by being delivered in recyclable packaging or being reused as part of a circular refill system.

Starting on the path to zero waste is great if you want to be more sustainable and environmentally friendly, and nil at the mill looks forward to joining you on this journey!