Make positive changes together during Great Big Green Week

Great Big Green Week returns from 6 to 14 June 2026. Across the country, including here in Elmbridge, communities will come together to take practical steps to benefit people and the environment. 

This year’s theme, ‘Together for Good’, highlights the difference we can make when we work together to create positive change. From simple everyday swaps to group-led initiatives, small actions can add up to a lasting impact for our neighbourhoods and beyond. 

In Elmbridge, our local efforts contribute to a much wider national movement, demonstrating how collective action can drive meaningful change for climate and nature. 

Find new ways to reduce, reuse, repurpose and recycle 

• Clothes swapping and recycling – swap good quality clothes at events, donate to charity, or recycle worn-out clothing through your weekly collection so it can be turned into new materials
• Repair, don’t replace – visit local Oxshott Net Zero, Thames Ditton or Walton-on-Thames  repair cafes to give items a second life 

Reduce your energy use and carbon footprint 

• Discover simple ways to cut emissions and save on energy bills
• Explore more active and sustainable travel in Surrey 

Support biodiversity in your community 

• Join an in bloom group, community garden or allotment
• Take part in conservation activities such as habitat protection or woodland care
• Check out local litter picking groups who keep local green spaces clean and thriving 

Support local climate action 

Apply for the Elmbridge Community Climate Action Fund to help bring your project to life (applications close on 21 June) or join local community groups supporting residents to make positive changes and reduce the borough’s emissions. 

Get inspired by local Great Big Green Week events 

Explore what’s happening across Elmbridge and beyond, and find ways to get involved.