Battersea WI

In July 2025 the National Federation of Women's Institutes (NFWI) launched its climate campaign 'Fair Green Future.' Climate change disproportionately affects women and people from minority ethnic backgrounds, yet they are left out of the decisions meant to support them. Meanwhile, some voices are seeking to divide the public climate debate and put our crucial progress at risk. We are taking action on climate inequality and promoting public participation in climate solutions starting at a local level.

Our Climate Ambassador regularly attends the Wandsworth Sustainability Network as well as being a member of local environmental interest groups such as the Battersea Society's Open Spaces Committee (including blogs about sustainability and Citizen Science) as well as the Battersea Team for Climate Change Action. You can read updates in our monthly newsletter.

Our Green Living, Sustainability and Foraging Group has been exploring recycling unusual items: bras, towels, bedding…all things that can be recycled but it’s not always obvious where. We are putting together a list of local places that will accept these items.