We are so sad to loose our wonderful dear friend Carmel Mulrine, who along with her family was a big part of the Zero Waste North West team from the beginning.
Here is a recoded conversation between mother and daughter Carmel and Maeve.
Author: Conall
Big Plastic Count
Better to post this a bit late than never. Zero Waste North West is about so much more than our waste streams and recycling… sharing a couple of wee articles:
An article explaining why plastic recycling isn’t viable.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/feb/15/recycling-plastics-producers-report
An article explaining why burning plastic waste isn’t the solution.
And an invitation to take part in the Big Plastic Count 11th to 17th March.
North West BAPS hold successful World ‘Breastfeeding in Public’ Day event in The Guildhall
Mums and babies from across Derry City & Strabane District Council area came together last week with staff from some of the key local breastfeeding and perinatal support services to attend a special celebration of World ‘Breastfeeding in Public’ Day organised by North West BAPS.
Special thanks to Mayor of Derry City & Strabane District Patricia Logue for supporting the event. We greatly enjoyed listening to Gráinne Evans sharing her beautiful poem ‘Nursing in Public’ and she has kindly given permission to share this here with you.
Details of the event and further photos can be found in this article by the Derry News. North West BAPS has also compiled a reel to celebrate breastfeeding in public, based on photographs shared by local mums of breastfeeding their children while out and about.
North West BAPS Walking Group
Fancy a walk? Meet us at Sainsbury’s at 10.30am (Mon 26 Feb) for a stroll to The City Hotel Derry for a cuppa and a chat
All welcome – while the main focus of North West BAPS is for more accessible and timely support for parents who want to breastfeed, we would also like to see improvements in many other aspects of perinatal support and services for families.
Breastfeeding and Perinatal Support for the week ahead
Lots of support available this week. Check out these in-person groups if you need some help with breastfeeding and follow us on Facebook or Instagram for up to date information on a range of sources of support for new parents.
Women’s Health & Wellbeing Day – Tuesday 27 Feb 11am – 3pm
We are looking forward to having a stand at this event in VOID Art Gallery on Tues 27 Feb organised through The Churches Trust.
Maybe see you there?
Hope you have a great week!
Maria, Noella, Sinead, Jessica & Joanie
On behalf of North West BAPS
Follow North West BAPS on Facebook and Instagram
Email nwbaps@gmail.com
North West BAPS Update
North West BAPS Walking Group
Fancy a wee dander out this morning? Wrap up well and join us at the Statues over at Sainsburys for a walk along the Quay, and then into the City Hotel for a nice hot cuppa!
North West BAPS Network Meeting
Thanks to everyone who participated in the North West BAPS Network Meeting last week. There was a great turnout, and we look forward to the next meeting (date to be arranged for June) to find out how everyone is getting on with efforts to increase awareness, visibility and support for breastfeeding in our Council area. If you would like to get involved in the Network, or have ideas for a collaboration give us a shout on nwbaps@gmail.com
Breastfeeding and Perinatal Support for the week ahead
If you have any queries with feeding your baby, you can contact the delivery ward anytime up to 28 days postpartum. You can also contact your midwife or health visitor during working hours.
Here is a handy list of in-person breastfeeding support available locally this coming week. There’s also lots of great telephone & online support out there – see our social media pages for further details. 
Have a great week!
Maria, Noella, Sinead, Jessica & Joanie
On behalf of North West BAPS
Follow North West BAPS on Facebook and Instagram
Email nwbaps@gmail.com
New cycling network to connect 200 cities, towns and villages across Ireland
The Irish Government has launched a new plan which will see 3,500km of cycle facilities delivered by 2040.
Read more:
Sustainable Conversations – NIRN talks to Maeve O’Neill
To share a wee blast from the recent past. Zero Waste North West’s very own Maeve O’Neill in conversation with Northern Ireland Resource Network’s Rosalind Skillen. Talking about the origins of ZWNW, Maeve’s personal story, a lot of the things we’re doing (our many arms) and some of our current projects!
Our Maeve certainly knows her Zero Waste stuff!
Great wee series of Podcasts if you want to find out more:
Valentine’s Love from Europe ❤
Zero Waste Europe just posted a lovely snapshot of what we do in this little corner of the world on their social media channels today. We are changemakers! 💕💕💕
Clothes swap and Jewellery Upcycling at Siren32
ZW Parenting – Now Available – Zero Waste Party Kit
Love parties but hate waste? Rent our zero waste party kit for just £5.
Party in style and return the kit.
Zero Waste Party Kit:
- 24 party plates
- 24 party bowls
- 24 party beakers
- 24 forks
- 24 spoons
- 24 knives
- 2 jugs
- 2 cake tins
- Large cake tupperware
Soon to be added:
- Matching napkins, bunting and tablecloth
- Knitted party hats
How to Book:
- Contact Roisin on: 07761936518
- Collect kit at our zero waste hub 84 Spencer Road
- Pay £5 fee on collection
- Use kit
- Wash kit and arrange drop off with Roisin
Mobuoy – Illegal waste podcast
The Gathering was formed back in 2017 out of concerns around the extent of regulatory failure and political ambivalence to one of the biggest illegal dumps in European at Mobuoy Road on the banks of the River Faughan just outside Derry.
Some gathering members have been involved in the making of this series of 10 programmes and PodCasts coming soon on BBC Radio 4, click for a taster.