Go Green Eco Urban Collective: Festival Highlights

This summer, the Go Green Eco Urban
Festival lit up Haringey with a vibrant
programme of eco-conscious events,
engaging over 5,000 residents across June
and Plastic Free July. The initiative focused
on sustainability, creativity, and community
connection—especially among low-income
households.
Programme Highlights

• Eco Awareness Talks: Informal sessions
  on climate issues and local recycling.
• Community Clean-Up & Garden Revive:
  Outdoor litter picks and green space
  restoration.
• Trash Art: Echo Chic: Fashion and art
  made from single-use plastics.
• Zero-Waste Cooking: Practical tips on
  reducing food waste.
• The Big Stitch: Upcycling textiles into
  useful garden tools.
• Urban Gardening Workshops: Growing
  herbs and vegetables in small spaces.

Resident Voices
“Making art from trash was surprisingly
relaxing. It changed how I see waste.” —
Nigel, Festival Participant
Impact & Outcomes

• Boosted environmental awareness and
  sustainable habits.
• Fostered creativity and improved mental
  wellbeing.
• Reached isolated individuals, including
  men with long-term health conditions.
• Strengthened community bonds and
  supported local biodiversity