Groundwork

Groundwork takes practical action to create a fair and green future in which people, places, and nature thrive.

The REVIVE project held two online DIY/crafting workshops and one food waste session during their funding period, teaching residents from deprived areas how to reduce their household waste output. Working on the Grahame Park Estate, the project tackled problems of social isolation due to Covid by hosting online creative and practical activity sessions. 

The workshops taught residents the basics of upcycling and repairing their household items which diverts these items from the waste streams. Sessions included turning a wire coat hanger into a decorative wreath, making their own noticeboards from waste and a cooking class. 

During the project the Groundwork team:

• Collected 175 fly-tipped or unwanted items for repair and reuse
• Engaged 14 unique households and 23 attendees to their upcycling workshops
• Recruited 4 new volunteers
• Made 162 items ready for resale at a low-cost to locals

For more information on the great work Groundwork do, please see their website.