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Thatcham Refillable and community environmental leadership

EDM (Early Day Motion) 2958: tabled on 12 March 2026

Tabled in the 2024-26 session.

This motion has been signed by 8 Members. It has not yet had any amendments submitted.

Motion text

That this House congratulates Thatcham Refillable and its founders, Jenny and Tom Kirby, on collecting 2,045 chocolate tubs as part of the Tub2Pub recycling scheme; recognises the fantastic community effort across West Berkshire in support of Macmillan Cancer Support, collecting more than double their original target of 1,000 tubs; commends Thatcham Refillable’s wider commitment to reducing single-use plastic through its circular refill model and educational outreach; welcomes its leadership through multiple local environmental awards in the past three years; and celebrates the role of independent businesses across the country in driving practical environmental change and improving community spirit.