The Waste and Recycling advisor for Redbridge Council was shortlisted for the title of Local Authority Recycling Champion in the Letsrecyle.com Awards for Excellence on May 5.
Habiba Ahmed, who is now one of the top three people in the Country, started her adventure into recycling two years ago.
“I used to run the administration for Enterprise MRS when, thanks to my managerial skills, I was proposed to cover the Recycling Advisor position for Redbridge Council, which I have welcomed since the very first moment,” she said.
Ms Ahmed can speak several Asian languages and the African Swahili and as there are many Asian people in Redbridge, some of which do not speak English, she is the right person to increase their awarness about recycling and environmental issues.
Habiba is in charge of many recycling initiatives around the boroughs and she does monitor the related areas, especially on weekends.
“I have received several formal trainings since when I have started this adventure and now this job is my passion. When I notice that a family is clearly struggling to use recycling bins, I knock on the door and give them training.
“It is immensely satisfying to help people making the world better,” Ms Ahmed said.
Sunday 20 June 2010
Saturday 12 June 2010
Chelsea Gold for two Essex teams
Published on the Epping Forest Guardian (short version)- June 10, 2010
Two Essex garden design teams are celebrating gold medals handed out at the Chelsea Flower Show on May 25.
Nazeing nursery Rhodes & Rockcliffe was awarded its second gold in two years after displaying colourful begonia species and hybrids in a garden called ‘Office Greenery'.
David Rhodes took inspiration from the uniqueness of begonia, which is a very attractive and unusual species.
He said: “Not a huge number of people grow this plant, which are available in such different shapes and colours and you can work your magic on them.
“We are the only UK landscape company accredited to Chelsea Flower Show and our customers come from London, Cambridge, Reading and Birmingham, just to mention a few. Achieving the fifth gold medal since 2000 is a sign that we can progress even further.”
‘Spice of Life’ is the name of the other success from Essex, created by Suzanne Gaywood, who has received her eighth gold medal since 2001.
Her key to success is a typical Grenada garden, a small wooden hut surrounded by traditional flora and spices from the homonymous island and designed in Woodham Walter.
“Grenada is my original country and it is also the inspiration behind every garden design I have made so far,” Ms Gaywood said.
“I do not like to be overconfident and this year I was not even thinking about the gold award, as it had all been out of my control, because of the dry weather and the ash clouds. But everything worked out well at the end and all the team members loved my garden.”
Ms Gaywood visits Grenada every year and now she is already planning her next green creation.
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Two Essex garden design teams are celebrating gold medals handed out at the Chelsea Flower Show on May 25.
Nazeing nursery Rhodes & Rockcliffe was awarded its second gold in two years after displaying colourful begonia species and hybrids in a garden called ‘Office Greenery'.
David Rhodes took inspiration from the uniqueness of begonia, which is a very attractive and unusual species.
He said: “Not a huge number of people grow this plant, which are available in such different shapes and colours and you can work your magic on them.
“We are the only UK landscape company accredited to Chelsea Flower Show and our customers come from London, Cambridge, Reading and Birmingham, just to mention a few. Achieving the fifth gold medal since 2000 is a sign that we can progress even further.”
‘Spice of Life’ is the name of the other success from Essex, created by Suzanne Gaywood, who has received her eighth gold medal since 2001.
Her key to success is a typical Grenada garden, a small wooden hut surrounded by traditional flora and spices from the homonymous island and designed in Woodham Walter.
“Grenada is my original country and it is also the inspiration behind every garden design I have made so far,” Ms Gaywood said.
“I do not like to be overconfident and this year I was not even thinking about the gold award, as it had all been out of my control, because of the dry weather and the ash clouds. But everything worked out well at the end and all the team members loved my garden.”
Ms Gaywood visits Grenada every year and now she is already planning her next green creation.
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Saturday 5 June 2010
Vital advice on BBQ care
Published on the Willesden&Brent Times - June 3, 2010
With the UK National BBQ Week fast approaching, London Fire Brigade offers plenty of advice to avoid accidents like.
Fire Brigade’s Commander for Brent, Sean Bennett, said: “If you’re careless with your barbecue you could burn more than your sausages.”
For barbecue fire safety tips visit www.london-fire.gov.uk
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With the UK National BBQ Week fast approaching, London Fire Brigade offers plenty of advice to avoid accidents like.
Fire Brigade’s Commander for Brent, Sean Bennett, said: “If you’re careless with your barbecue you could burn more than your sausages.”
For barbecue fire safety tips visit www.london-fire.gov.uk
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Festival fun for families
Published on the Willesden&Brent Times - June 3, 2010
Cyclists will get a chance to see at first hand what driving is like from a lorry, while lorry drivers will be given cycling training.
But improving road safety awareness is not the only activity on board at Greenfest festival in Furnivall Gardens, Hammersmith.
Environmental and community groups, together with residents will promote a more planet-friendly lifestyle with natural products stalls, a workshop on ‘Love Food Hate Waste’ and many other initiatives on June 20.
More information available at www.greenfest.org.uk
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Cyclists will get a chance to see at first hand what driving is like from a lorry, while lorry drivers will be given cycling training.
But improving road safety awareness is not the only activity on board at Greenfest festival in Furnivall Gardens, Hammersmith.
Environmental and community groups, together with residents will promote a more planet-friendly lifestyle with natural products stalls, a workshop on ‘Love Food Hate Waste’ and many other initiatives on June 20.
More information available at www.greenfest.org.uk
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Chance for DJs
Published on the Willesden&Brent Times - June 3, 2010
Are you a young remix magician? Do you already work as a DJ? Youth Music is the answer to your dream.
The UK's largest children's music charity, in fact, has just launched a massive competition to give aspiring 14-18 DJs the chance to play on stage.
Just download the Micachu track 'Lips' and work your magic for your chance to perform at Underage festival in August.
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Are you a young remix magician? Do you already work as a DJ? Youth Music is the answer to your dream.
The UK's largest children's music charity, in fact, has just launched a massive competition to give aspiring 14-18 DJs the chance to play on stage.
Just download the Micachu track 'Lips' and work your magic for your chance to perform at Underage festival in August.
http://edition.pagesuite-professional.co.uk/launch.aspx?referral=other&refresh=aM1250dSr3R0&PBID=8953b38c-df1f-4f22-9cce-446ad11f800d&skip=
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