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I'm not sure that the Wombles had inkjet cartridges laying around in 1968 but today it is estimated that 70% of the 375 million annually sold cartridges are still thrown in people's bin. That's rubbish. Let's be more Womble!

WE ARE SETTING YOUNGSTERS THE CHALLENGE TO DESIGN THE NEXT INK BIN Are you passionate about the environment; sustainability and recycling? We would love to feature some bright and colourful artwork on our community Ink Bins- your image could be used in an Ink Bin in your local supermarket, library or village hall. Simply create a colourful and inspiring image to encourage people to recycle their plastics and other goods and you may be the next great artist of The Ink Bin! To enter, simply create your artwork- drawing, painting, collage, photograph... on A4 sized paper and scan or send it to us at recycle@theinkbin.co.uk or Design The Ink Bin, 112 Ipswich Road, Colchester, ESSEX CO4 0AA by 26th July. The winning designs will be made into Limited Edition Ink Bins for supporting local communities to recycle their empty inkjet cartridges. Very best of luck! Unfortunately, we will not be able to return your images so feel free to send a good quality duplicate. All winners will be informed of where their Bins will be placed and, wherever possible, they will be local to the winner so that they are able to enjoy them personally.

After playing an integral role in the 1985 Live Aid Concert to raise funds and awareness for the Ethiopian famine, rock star Brian May has suggested that current musical artists lead another momentous concert to bring climate change even further up the global agenda. With huge influence from power-houses such as Sir David Attenborough (93 today) and Greta Thunberg (less than a sixth of his age), the world is gradually waking up to the very real threat of climate change that faces us today. In our fast-moving world of instant gratification, wouldn't it be wonderful if some of today's Environmental Champions of The World came together to leave a legacy somewhere near to that of Live Aid! https://www.nme.com/news/music/queens-brian-may-wants-another-live-aid-to-tackle-climate-change-2484877 We Can Be The Champions Of The World

David Attenborough reveals his fears for the future- The nature expert recently admitted to the Guardian that he doesn’t have long to live and fears for the Earth’s future after he’s gone. He said: “I’m coming up to 93, so I don’t have many more years around here. “I find it difficult to think beyond that as the signs aren’t good.” We at The Ink Bin pledge to do as much as we can in keeping the world colourful! If you have used ink cartridges at home or work then contact us today! https://www.standard.co.uk/futurelondon/theplasticfreeproject/david-attenborough-age-facts-quotes-climate-change-plastic-pollution-a4136846.html

Children of Myland School in Colchester have recently installed The Ink Bin within their school in the fight against single-use plastics. It is estimated that 375 million empty ink cartridges are thrown in the bin annually; taking up to 1000 years to decompose. That's rubbish! With the support of The Ink Bin, a teacher-led scheme which supports schools and organisations to sustainably dispose of their cartridges, Myland School are fighting back! To support Myland School or to order your own Ink Bin, simply email Becky at recycle@theinkbin.co.uk. Every cartridge makes a difference!

The beautiful little village of Bures, nestled on the Essex Suffolk border, is ready to help in the fight against single-use plastics by recycling their empty inkjet printer cartridges. Children at Bures Primary School are now collecting their empty cartridges from home and sending them for refilling or recycling. For more information, or to get involved, email Becky at recycle@theinkbin.co.uk #climatechange #singleuseplastic #sustainability #childrenforfuture