The Cut Back

02/09/2025

Did you know about the new Net Zero hub for the North East and Yorkshire?

‘The North East and Yorkshire (NEY) Net Zero Hub works with public sector organisations, their stakeholders and communities to develop fundable net zero projects and deliver local energy strategy. We exist to accelerate the region’s ambitious efforts to drive a low carbon, clean growth future.

Funded by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, the Hub is one of five across the country, all focusing on helping the UK reach Net-Zero carbon emissions by 2050.

We do this by delivering programmes of support, sharing knowledge & learning and adding capacity at a local level.

Our small team provides support and leads engagement across the whole of the NEY region. A Net Zero Hub Manager and delivery team are based in Tees Valley Combined Authority while the Hub also funds a local Net Zero Project Manager within each of our partner areas to provide targeted localised support with delivery.’

https://www.neynetzerohub.com/

30/08/2025

The Linthorpe shop is trialling the machine that receives empties and rewards the donor

24/08/2025

Your last chance to have your say before the deadline tomorrow night 💚

https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/stop-the-tees-valley-incinerator?source=direct_link&

The Tees Valley Energy Recovery Facility (TVERF) secured planning permission and has recently been issued an Environment Agency permit to operate, despite many submitted objections, but we still have a chance to stop it. The 7 councils are being asked to sign up to the contract individually (late Se...

22/06/2025

06/06/2025

From Monday 16 June to Friday 20 June, we’re inviting YOU to take part in a fun and impactful challenge to reduce single-use waste.
Whether you’re flying solo, teaming up with your mates, getting your workplace involved, or inspiring your followers – the is for everyone.
Pick your swap(s). Do it for 5 days. Show others how they can reduce waste too.
Are you in?

This brilliant program created by our friends is a great way to think about the products that you use & how we can all reduce our impact on the planet!

We will be showing some of our favourite ways to refill leading up to world refill day to give you some inspiration!

05/06/2025

17/05/2025

24/04/2025

So excited to share this new project with you all!!!
We have been working SO hard on this for the last few months and will be sharing more details with you all soon.

It’s going to amazing!!!

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The Nest

22/04/2025

VERY EXCITING
NEW PROJECT
COMING SOON!

13/04/2025

30/03/2025

Here are some handy ways you can re-use silica gel sachets rather than throwing them straight in the bin.

Store some with your spare seeds or bulbs to prevent them from going mouldy.

Add some to your jewellery box to help prevent tarnishing.

A few sachets in your gym bag will help keep it fresh.

Add a couple of silica gel sachets to your sewing box to prevent pins and needles from going rusty.

Put some in with your garlic and onions in the pantry. This will stop them from sweating and make them last longer.

Moisture can wreak havoc with paper. Pop some in with your important documents such as birth certificates and passports.

Store your silver jewellery with a few sachets to help prevent tarnishing.

They can be used to speed up the process of drying flowers.

Keep some in your medicine cabinet, especially if this is in your bathroom as it can get humid from baths and showers.

If you use laundry powder, add a couple of sachets to prevent it from clumping.

If you pack away your out-of-season clothes in a suitcase or a container, throw in some sachets to keep them smelling fresh.

Toss a couple of silica gel sachets into your toolbox. The gel will absorb excess moisture and help keep your tools rust-free.

Keep them in a sealed tub. If you get your phone wet, pop it in the tub and the silica will pull any harmful moisture out.

‘Recharge’ your silica gel sachets
After a while your gel sachets might stop being as effective as they once were. This is because they have reached the maximum amount of moisture they can absorb. The good news is, they can be ‘recharged’.

Choose a warm, dry day and lay the gel packets outside in the sun for a few hours. Then they are good to go again.
You can also dry them out in your oven. Lay the sachets on a foil-lined tray in a single layer. Set the temp to a low heat (120C) and leave them in there for an hour and a half.
Whichever method you use, allow to cool and store the gel sachets in an airtight container until you are ready to use them again.

17/03/2025