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Shop and Office

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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🪵 Scaffold Board Update We're not taking scaffold 🪵 Scaffold Board Update We're not taking scaffold board orders at present. 📧 We'll respond to all enquiries mid August. We're hoping to start fulfilling orders again from late August / early September, depending on board supply. Need boards before then? 📍 Visit the warehouse to buy in person Tuesdays to Thurdays. We also usually have a small selection available in the shop on Fridays & Saturdays. 🪚 Need to sand your boards? Join WTL and borrow one of our sanders as part of your membership. We've added extra sanders this week, so it's a quicker and more affordable option than buying one. Plus, you'll get access to 600+ tools for a whole year. Thanks for bearing with us while we work through demand. 💛
🎙️ New podcast episode alert! We joined host Cath 🎙️ New podcast episode alert! We joined host Catherine Weetman to chat all things circular economy — and we brought reinforcements! Greg Dickson and Penny Gunn dropped by to share the story behind our Green Champions Programmes 🌱 These free 10-week courses in carpentry and textiles have helped over 600 people since we started — building skills, confidence, wellbeing and job prospects along the way 💪🧵🪚 Catherine helps businesses do more with less through circular, regenerative and fair solutions — so it was the perfect chat about how reclaimed paint, wood and textiles can power real community change here in Waltham Forest. 🎧 Listen now on iTunes, Spotify, or via Podlink (link in bio!) #CircularEconomy #GreenChampions #ForestRecyclingProject #WalthamForest #Sustainability #CommunityAction
How did we turn this 🎨 into this ♻️? Every tin h How did we turn this 🎨 into this ♻️? Every tin has a story. The paint you see on our shelves started as leftover paint collected from local recycling centres. Instead of going to waste, we inspect every tin, sort it, prepare it for reuse and give it a second chance. The result? Affordable, quality paint that's ready for your next project while helping reduce waste. Every tin you buy helps keep perfectly usable paint out of the waste stream. 💚 #ForestRecyclingProject #PaintReuse #Reuse #CircularEconomy #ReduceWaste #SustainableLiving #CommunityReuse #EcoFriendly
✨ Beyond Brilliant White 🤍 Did you know there's m ✨ Beyond Brilliant White 🤍 Did you know there's more than one shade of white? From warm, creamy tones that make a room feel cosy to cool, crisp whites that create a fresh, modern look, choosing the right white can completely transform your space. The best part? You don't have to choose between beautiful interiors and looking after the planet. At Forest Recycling Project, our reclaimed paint gives perfectly good paint a second life—helping to prevent usable paint from going to waste while offering an affordable alternative to buying new. Every tin you purchase helps reduce landfill waste, conserve resources and lower carbon emissions. Together, we've reclaimed over 655,000 litres of paint reused more than 459,000 litres and saved over 1.4 million kg of CO₂. Whether you're searching for the perfect warm white, cool white or off-white, our reclaimed paint warehouse is full of unique shades waiting to be discovered. 📍 Warehouse Unit 7, The Sidings London, E11 1HD 🕒 Tuesday–Thursday | 10:00am–4:30pm 🛍️ FRP Shop 2C Bakers Ave London, E17 9AW 🕒 Friday | 10:00am–4:30pm 🕒 Saturday | 10:00am–2:00pm Visit us to discover affordable reclaimed paint, reclaimed wood, sustainable fabrics, and plenty of inspiration for your next project. Every purchase helps support a greener, more inclusive community. 💚 #BeyondBrilliantWhite #ReclaimedPaint #ForestRecyclingProject #CommunityRePaint #SustainableLiving #EcoFriendlyDecor #PaintForLess #ShopSustainably #WalthamForest #Leytonstone
Join us for our Open Morning and discover more abo Join us for our Open Morning and discover more about our Green Champions programmes, including our carpentry workshops, Championing Biodiversity, and our textile mending and upcycling programme, Patch & Repurpose – Next Stitch. This is a great opportunity to learn more about volunteering with FRP, ask questions, and see what we do behind the scenes. We'll be opening the doors to our workshop so you can explore the space, find out about its capacity and accessibility, and meet our friendly mentors. They'll be on hand to explain how our volunteering sessions work and how you can get involved in our wider range of projects. Whether you're one of our referral partners, thinking about volunteering, or simply interested in learning more about our work, we'd love to meet you. Our Open Morning is free and open to all adults, so come along for a chat! 🗓 Thursday- 23 July 11am - 12pm 📍2c Bakers Avenue E17 9AW, Walthamstow More info on our webiste: EVENTS. We hope to see you there.
💚 Thank you, London Climate Action Week! Huge than 💚 Thank you, London Climate Action Week! Huge thanks to everyone who braved the heat to come along to our paint and fabric sales during London Climate Action Week. Here's what we achieved together: ♻️ 108kg of fabric saved from waste 💷 £776 raised from fabric sales 🎨 109.4L of paint saved from waste 💷 £900+ raised from paint sales Every purchase helps keep materials out of landfill and funds our work in the community. Despite the hot weather, you still came down and supported us — thank you! #LondonClimateActionWeek #WalthamForest #ReuseRecycle #ForestRecyclingProject
👋 We're looking for Retail Volunteers to join us a 👋 We're looking for Retail Volunteers to join us at our shop on Bakers Avenue! We sell reclaimed paint, fabric, scaffolding boards and handmade goods — keeping good materials out of landfill. Now we need a few more friendly faces to help serve customers and keep the shop running on Fridays and Saturdays. 🗓️ Fri 10am–4.30pm & Sat 10am–2pm 📍 2c Bakers Avenue, E17 9AW ✅ No experience needed — full training given ✅ Aged 18+ ✅ Reasonable travel & lunch expenses covered Interested? Email volunteer@frpuk.org with the subject "Retail Volunteer" — or just pop into the shop for a chat. #WalthamForest #Volunteer #E17 #CharityShop #ReclaimedMaterials #Sustainability #London #ForestRecyclingProject
🎨 LEYTONSTONE ARTS TRAIL 2026 🎨 John Lord Exhibit 🎨 LEYTONSTONE ARTS TRAIL 2026 🎨 John Lord Exhibition at The Warehouse As part of the Leytonstone Arts Trail, a selection of artwork by John Lord will be on display at The Warehouse. 📍 The Warehouse Unit 7, The Sidings London E11 1HD 📅 Tuesday 7th – Thursday 9th July 🕙 10:00am – 4:30pm Explore a collection of artwork in a unique warehouse setting and discover one of the many creative stops on the Arts Trail. ♻️ While you're here, browse our selection of reclaimed paint and help give perfectly usable paint a second life. Ideal for home improvements, creative projects, and community initiatives. Free entry – all welcome.
🎨🛠️ The perfect DIY duo! Planning a decorating pr 🎨🛠️ The perfect DIY duo! Planning a decorating project? Start with reclaimed paint from Forest Recycling Project, then borrow the DIY tools you need from Walthamstow Tool Library. Whether it's a paint mixing paddle, sander, drill or other decorating essentials, borrowing instead of buying helps save money, reduce waste and keep resources in use for longer. Not sure if they have the tool you need? Head to the link in bio to browse and search their tool inventory before your visit. Give quality paint a second life, borrow what you need, and make your next DIY project kinder to the planet. 🌍💚 #ReclaimedPaint #DIY #ToolLibrary #CircularEconomy #SustainableLiving #PaintReuse #ReduceWaste #Walthamstow
Visit us and check our Pint Sale. 📅 Tuesday 23rd – Visit us and check our Pint Sale. 📅 Tuesday 23rd – Thursday 25th June 2026 📍 The Warehouse Unit 7, The Sidings, London, E11 1HD – Google Maps [more information below] For three days only, we’ll be offering 20% off selected reclaimed paint, plus FREE paint available to take away while stocks last.
🌍 FRP & London Climate Action Week 2026! We're pro 🌍 FRP & London Climate Action Week 2026! We're proud to be taking part in London Climate Action Week this June — and we're marking it in true FRP style! 💚 From reclaimed paint to rescued fabrics, everything we do is about reducing waste, supporting our community, and making sustainable choices accessible to everyone. This week, we're celebrating that mission with not one but TWO sales: 🎨 Paint Sale — 20% off selected reclaimed paint + free paint to take away 📅 Tue 23rd – Thu 25th June | The Warehouse, E11 1HD 🧵 Fabric Sale — cottons, linens, silks, wools and more at brilliant prices 📅 Fri 26th – Sat 27th June | 2C Bakers Avenue, E17 9AW Small, sustainable choices make a big difference. Come and shop with us this June and be part of the change. ♻️🌱 👉 Link in bio for more details! #LondonClimateActionWeek #LCAW2026 #ForestRecyclingProject #FRP #ReclaimedPaint #SustainableFabric #ZeroWaste #WalthamForest #CircularEconomy #SustainableLiving #CommunityCharity #Reuse #Reclaim #Repair
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  • About Us
    • Team
    • Strategy
    • Annual Reports and Accounts
  • Community Work
    • Championing Biodiversity
    • Patch and Repurpose: Next Stitch
    • Waltham Forest Reuse and Repair Directory
    • Past Projects
      • Green Champions
      • Green Champions Foundation
      • Patch and Repurpose – teaching sewing skills
      • The Scrap Project
      • Greening Projects
      • Zero waste hub
      • WTL Summer Activity Grants
  • Paint
  • Wood
  • Fabric
  • Tool Libraries
    • Walthamstow Tool Library
    • Palmers Green Tool Library
    • Tool Sharpening
  • Join Us
    • Volunteer
    • Championing Biodiversity
    • Patch and Repurpose: Next Stitch
    • Work with us
  • Events
  • Contact Us
    • Contact Us
    • Find Us
    • Join our Mailing List
  • DONATE