Freecycle  A grassroots movement of people who are giving (and getting) stuff for free.9 Lives Furniture  Provides high-quality, low-cost second hand furniture.

Hemel Hempstead Freegle   A member of the Freegle organisation. Throwing something away? STOP!! Keep it out of landfill by recycling it

HempLETS The Local Exchange Trading Scheme covering Hemel Hempstead and the surrounding areas. Members can exchange goods and services and make new friends at the same time.
HempLETS is a non-profit-making organisation with over 100 members, run by and for local residents.

Plastic Bags Group  What’s that got to do with me?  We all need to stop using plastic bags. It’s hard to do when you feel it’s just you. But it won’t be just you. Because there is a plan to make Abbots Langley plastic-bag- free. We would like you to be part of it.

Recycle Now  On this site you will find advice on how you can increase recycling and why it is important we Recycle Now!

9 Lives Furniture  Provides high-quality, low-cost second hand furniture

Waste Aware  Recognising that Hertfordshire’s waste problem affects all residents, Hertfordshire’s County, District and Borough Councils are working together on waste reduction and recycling schemes.

WRAP – Watford Recycling Arts Project  WRAP serves Watford and the surrounding area. Material thrown out by local industry is made available for creative reuse. Anyone can be a member. Schools, playgroups, guides and scouts, carnival groups and other community ventures have joined. For an annual fee they help themselves to all kinds of inspiring material whenever they want to.