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Shop and Office
2C Bakers Ave
London, E17 9AW

Open for retail Fridays 10-4.30 and Saturdays 10-2.

Tel: 020 8539 3856

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Warehouse

Warehouse
Unit 7, The Sidings
London, E11 1HD

Open for retail Tuesday, Wednesdays and Thursdays 10-4.30.

Tel: 020 8539 9076

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🌿 We Have Spaces Opening in June for the Green

🌿 We Have Spaces Opening in June for the Green Champions Foundation Programme in Carpentry 🌿
We are pleased to announce that places will be available this June for adults interested in joining our Green Champions Foundation Programme in Carpentry.
This programme offers an excellent opportunity to:
✅ Learn basic carpentry skills and gain confidence in using tools
✅ Build self-confidence in a welcoming, supportive environment
✅ Connect with others and contribute positively to the local community
✅ Play an active role in environmental impact and sustainability
👷 Programme Overview
Participants will attend small-group training sessions once a week, on Wednesdays from 10:00 to 12:30. You can join for a minimum of 4 weeks, up to 12 weeks, depending on your availability and goals.
Sessions are carefully adapted to meet the needs of the group, offering set tasks to choose from as well as space to develop your own ideas and projects.
🌟 Mentorship and Support
The carpentry sessions are led by our highly experienced and supportive mentor, Greg, who specialises in carpentry and tool use. He will guide you through each stage of learning, helping you develop new practical skills while building confidence.
💚 Who Is This For?
The Green Champions Foundation Programme is designed specifically for new volunteers who may benefit from additional wellbeing support. We particularly welcome adults who are experiencing feelings of isolation, anxiety, or low confidence and who wish to engage with their community in a meaningful way.
Through participation, you will not only gain new skills but also help strengthen our collective positive environmental impact, supported by an inclusive and encouraging team.
✨ How to Join
If you are interested in joining or would like to learn more, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Email us at greg@frpuk.org or info@frpuk.org. You can call us and leave the message on the machine 02085393856.
We look forward to welcoming you into the programme and working together to create something impactful and rewarding. 🌿🛠️
#GreenChampions #CarpentryForWellbeing #CommunitySupport #VolunteerOpportunity #SustainableSkills #CircularEconomy

🎉 Huge thanks to the @westonfdn for their gener

🎉 Huge thanks to the @westonfdn for their generous core costs grant to FRP! 💚
As a charity, we rely on the incredible support of donors like you — and this funding will empower us to make an even greater environmental and community impact this year. 🌱🏘️
Introducing Patch and Repurpose — FRP’s new project teaching sewing and mending skills! 🧶✂️
Thanks @connectnlwa Community Fund 2025–26, and in partnership with local groups in Upper Edmonton, we’re piloting our first sessions now.
🎉 Stay tuned for upcoming workshops and events in Walthamstow and Upper Edmonton — coming soon!
#PatchAndRepurpose #FRP #CommunitySewing #TextileWaste #NLWA #SewingWorkshops #CircularFashion #UpperEdmonton #WalthamstowEvents
#ThankYou #CommunityImpact #EnvironmentalAction #Gratitude #CharitySupport #GarfieldWeston #FRP

🌲 Meet Our Sustainable Forest Friends! 🌿 Sa

🌲 Meet Our Sustainable Forest Friends! 🌿
Say hello to the cutest members of the FRP family — handmade stuffed toys crafted from fabrics rescued from landfill! 🧸💚
This one is called Arturo!
Each Forest Friend is lovingly stitched by our talented Yanire (with a next one on the way from our amazing volunteer Liz) using offcuts and saved materials. That means every one is totally unique — and 100% sustainable. ♻️✨
When you bring one home, you're not just getting a new cuddly companion — you're supporting creative reuse, reducing waste, and helping our community grow greener together. 🌍🧵
Pop by the shop to meet them in person or grab one before they scamper off the shelves! 🐿️🛍️
#SustainableLiving #CreativeReuse #ZeroWaste #HandmadeToys #ForestFriends #EcoFriendlyGifts #FRPLove #CircularEconomy #UpcycledCrafts #StuffedToyLove

🌱 Waltham Forest Reuse & Repair Fair – May 20

🌱 Waltham Forest Reuse & Repair Fair – May 2025 🌱
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who joined us at our latest Reuse & Repair Fair! 💚
It was an inspiring day filled with local energy, practical know-how, and community connection.
This special event brings together local residents, eco-friendly businesses, and brilliant community initiatives and charities who mend, repair, and repurpose. From learning about recycling to bringing in old cables, wires, and tablet blister packs for proper recycling – there’s always something useful and surprising!
🛠️ This May’s theme: Outdoor Clothing – just in time for camping and festival season!
Here’s who joined us:
🎒 @decathlonuk – with Laure & Maël sharing expert tips and helping people fix tents, backpacks & jackets
👕 @lcflondon_ – the incredible slow fashion changemakers from London College of Fashion gave advice on upcycling and mending worn garments
🧸 @theyshouthello – Katherine Penton ran the delightful TEDDY BEAR HOSPITAL, bringing soft toys back to life
🎭 @annaheartsart1 & @greatbritishcarnival – crafting carnival masks for kids (and grown-ups too!) 🎨
✨ Regulars you can always find at the fair:
🔌 Forest Fixers – helping repair household electronics
🧵 @utilifolk – visible mending and clothing care tips
♻️ @forest_recycling_project & Walthamstow Toy Library – hosted the Give & Take, saving a whopping 375kg of items from landfill! Now, all in new loving homes.
🚲 Dr. Bike – offering bike checks and advice to keep you rolling smoothly
This fair is commissioned by Waltham Forest Council’s Climate Emergency Team and proudly produced by Artillery CIC with amazing partners, including:
Forest Recycling Project, Forest Fixers, Leytonstone Toy Library, The Re-Loved Club, and Waltham Forest Fashion.
✨ Missed it? Don’t worry!
Our next fair is happening on Sunday, July 6th at Lea Bridge Library. Save the date!
And don’t forget – it’s still #menditmay 💚♻️
#reusereducedrecycling #reuserepairfair #Walthamstow #leyton #Leytonstone #chingford #walthamforest #e17 #greencharity #mending #mendingmatters #ecocharityshop

📢 There are so many ways people and companies c

📢 There are so many ways people and companies can support charities like us – Forest Recycling Project.
Whether it’s by spreading the word that FRP sells reclaimed paint, textiles and wood; buying from us, borrowing tools from our Tool Library, volunteering your time, or donating money or materials – every act of support helps us keep valuable resources in use and out of landfill.
💛 One brilliant example of this support comes from Beardwell Construction Ltd, who recently donated high-quality new tools to the @Walthamstow Tool Library – a project run by FRP. Thanks to their generosity, all our Tool Library members can now enjoy access to a wider range of great tools, making DIY, repair and building more accessible and sustainable for our community.
Beardwell Construction said it best:
“At Beardwell Construction Ltd., we believe in the future of our industry. As part of our project at Willowfield School, we are proud to support the London Borough of Waltham Forest in developing opportunities for tradespeople.(...)Starting out in the industry can be challenging, and having the right tools can make all the difference.”
Their donation helps remove barriers for people starting out in trades, while also reducing waste and promoting reuse. As they put it:
“Having the right tools can make all the difference. By giving back in this way, we hope to empower trades with the resources they need to build confidence and expertise.”
📸 In the first photo you’ll see Maria, our Tool Library Coordinator and the person on the ground at WTL, alongside Greg, FRP’s Green Champions Project Coordinator and Carpentry Mentor.
📸 In the second photo, you’ll spot Greg with Glen Smith from Beardwell Construction, who played a key role in coordinating and delivering this generous donation. A huge thank you to Glen for his help – and one more time to the whole team at Beardwell Construction Limited for this wonderful contribution to our community!
🔗 Check out Beardwell Construction Limited's website: www.beardwell.com
🔗 Find them on LinkedIn.
🙌 Spread the word to anyone starting out in a trade or apprenticeship — they can borrow the tools they need f

💚 LAST CHANCE to Double Your Impact – Ends Mi

💚 LAST CHANCE to Double Your Impact – Ends Midday Today! 💚
We’re almost at the finish line – and we need your help one last time!
Our special Big Give campaign wraps up at midday TODAY (April 29th), so there’s still a little time left to make a donation that goes twice as far.
A £1 donation becomes £2.
A £20 donation becomes £40.
And it’s all thanks to our amazing matching funders! 🙌
❗️This is your final opportunity to support FRP through this match campaign.
💚 What are we fundraising for?
At FRP, we fight waste by giving unwanted materials – like paint, textiles, and timber – a second life. Every donation helps us reclaim, refresh, and redistribute items that would otherwise go to landfill, supporting both the environment and our local community.
❤️ Why it matters?
Your donations keep our doors open, help people save money, and give vital resources to those who need them most.
Just £1 can make a difference – especially when it’s doubled!
👉 Visit our website or BIO and click the DONATE button to make your matched donation before midday today!
Thank you for standing with us – let’s finish strong and keep creating a greener, fairer future for everyone! 💚
#BigGive #GreenMatch #EarthDay2025 #lastchancetodonate #donatetocharity #frp #e17 #walthamstowlife #waltahmstowart #leyton #walthamsforest #leytonstone #makingdifference #reducereuserecycle #e17frp #london #londonart #londonlife #londoncharity #makeworldgreen

🌍 Happy Earth Day! 🌍 💚 Help Us Make a Big

🌍 Happy Earth Day! 🌍
💚 Help Us Make a Bigger Impact! Double Your Donation This Week 💚
We’re reaching out to you, our amazing community, for your support.
As you know, FRP is both a charity and a social enterprise, and donations are at the heart of everything we do. Thanks to incredible platforms like BIG GIVE, every donation made this week will be doubled, meaning your contribution will go twice as far!
A £1 donation becomes £2.
A £20 donation becomes £40.
And it’s all thanks to the generosity of our matching funders! 🙌
❗️But hurry – this special campaign is only running from midday on April 22nd to midday on April 29th!
💚What are we campaigning for?
At FRP, our mission is to reduce waste and help protect the environment through reuse, reclaim, and repair initiatives. We work with our local community to repurpose unwanted materials, and we’re especially focused on unwanted paint – a toxic waste when discarded.
Instead of letting it sit in landfills or get incinerated, we rescue paint and give it new life! Through quality checks, mixing, and refreshing, we turn this paint into affordable, eco-friendly options for everyone. This not only helps the planet but also supports families and individuals by making home improvements more affordable.
Our efforts don’t stop at paint—we also reclaim textiles and timber, working towards a more sustainable and affordable future for all.
❤️Why your donation matters?
Most of our funds go directly into running our operations and maintaining these vital programs. With your help, we can continue to “rescue” paint, save people money, and provide access to affordable home improvement materials for those who need it most.
🫶How can you help?
Please consider donating just a pound or two if you can. Every little bit helps us keep our doors open and continue making a difference. Simply visit our website and click the DONATE button at the top of the page. You’ll be directed to the Big Give page, where your donation will be doubled at no extra cost to you! 🎉
We’re so grateful for your support – together, we can create a better, greener, and more affordable future for all. Thank you! 💚
#BigGive #GreenMatch #EarthDay2025

Just your average day… until a paint can had oth

Just your average day… until a paint can had other plans 🎨😂 Big mess, bigger laughs – warehouse life isn’t always tidy, but it’s never boring. Swing by sometime and see what we get up to behind the scenes!
📍 Unit 7, The Sidings, London, E11 1HD
🕒 Open for retail: Tues–Thurs, 10am–4:30pm
📞 020 8539 9076 – give us a ring or just pop by!
#WarehouseLife #OopsMoment #PaintEverywhere #ComeHang #EastLondonVibe#forestrecyclingproject #warehouse #walthamforestcommunity

🐣 We’re open as usual this Easter! 🐣 No ch

🐣 We’re open as usual this Easter! 🐣
No changes to our opening hours – come by and see us!
📍 Warehouse
Unit 7, The Sidings, London, E11 1HD
🕒 Open Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
🕒 10:00am – 4:30pm
📍 Shop
2C Bakers Ave, London, E17 9AW
🕒 Open Friday 10:00am – 4:30pm
🕒 Open Saturday 10:00am – 2:00pm
See you there! 🌷✨
#EasterOpeningHours #LondonWarehouse #ShopLocal #Easter2025

🌈✨ Looking for a quick and fun way to refresh

🌈✨ Looking for a quick and fun way to refresh your space? We've got the perfect idea for you!
Our amazing colleague, Yanire, recently gave all our wooden chairs a makeover with different pops of colour – and the best part? It’s a simple project that makes a huge impact! 🎨✨
Here’s what you’ll need: a little free time, paint (available in our warehouse or shop), a brush or roller, and, of course, some great tunes to keep you in the zone. If you’re in the mood for a mindful moment, treat it like a mini meditation—focusing on each brushstroke and the new colours filling the space. 🖌️💫
This idea works wonders if you have a bold accent colour in your kitchen or dining room. Just one or two chairs in a contrasting colour can totally transform the vibe!
❓️So, what do you think? Would you try this fun, quick project at home? What colours would you choose to brighten up your space? It’s spring—let your creativity runs wild! 🌷
Don’t forget, we’re here for all your paint and DIY needs at two locations:
📍 Our warehouse is open
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday,
10 AM - 4:30 PM.
📍 Our Walthamstow shop is open
Friday, 10 AM - 4:30 PM, and
Saturday, 10 AM - 2 PM.
We can’t wait to see what you create! 💛
For addresses and location, please check our website www.frpuk.org/about/find-us/
#reclaimedpaint #frp
#forestrecyclingproject
#charityshop #e17 #FRPE17 #reusereducedrecycling #reclaimedgood #reclaimedtextiles #charityshop #ecofriendlytips #ecocharity #walthamstowartist #leytonstonelife #leytonlife #chingfordlife
#springcolours

Just painted a room? 🎨 That smell gotta go! Tr

Just painted a room? 🎨 That smell gotta go!
Try these 4 easy ways to ditch the paint fumes fast! 🚫🖌️
#FreshPaint #NoMoreFumes"

🌍♻️ 30 March - International Zero Waste Day

🌍♻️ 30 March - International Zero Waste Day: Small Actions, Big Impact! ♻️🌍
Zero Waste Day is a powerful reminder that every choice we make can help protect our planet. At FRP, we’re all about giving materials a second life—because waste is just a resource in the wrong place!
🌿 Reclaimed Materials, Renewed Purpose
Of the 320m litres of paint sold in the UK each year, an estimated 50m litres—enough to fill 20 Olympic-sized swimming pools—goes to waste. Reclaimed paint is both an environmentally friendly and cost-effective way to decorate and truly has the ability to transform your space. We sell reclaimed paint, saving thousands of litres from landfill while offering affordable, good-quality colour for your projects. You help us reuse almost half a million litres of that paint!
The UK construction industry generates around 4.5m tonnes of waste wood annually. We’ve made many shelves and planters for you. You’ve taken the scaffolding boards for your raised beds, and thanks to all of you, FRP has reclaimed 36,800kg of timber. Not bad!
It's estimated that of the 400 billion m² of fabric made every year, 60 billion m² ends up on the cutting room floor. When disposed of in landfill or by incineration, dyes and chemicals in fabric can leach into the soil, contaminating both surface and groundwater, as well as the atmosphere. We offer reclaimed textiles, supporting creative reuse and reducing fabric waste. Together, you’ve helped us reclaim almost 3,500km of fabric, and this number is changing with every month.
🔧 Borrow, Don’t Buy!
Some of you might know that Walthamstow Tool Library is part of FRP. Through our WTL, you can borrow power tools, hand tools, and garden equipment—saving money, space, and the environment. With an annual fee, you can take up to 5 tools every single week. Join over 550 members who are saving money and enjoying gardening and DIY. This is our 4th year, and we’ve already passed 10,000 tool loans!
💡 Join the Movement
Choose reclaimed materials for your next project.
Borrow tools instead of buying new.
Share, repair, and reuse—because together, we can build a waste-free future!
Visit us at www.frpuk.org for more information.

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