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Looking for reliable Plant & Tool Hire in Berkshire, Surrey and Hampshire? We supply high-quality equipment for trade and DIY customers, including diggers, dumpers and more. With SafeHire certification, expert advice and convenient DIY shops in Ascot and Milford, we're your trusted local hire specialists.

Discover how Plastic Free July inspires simple changes to reduce plastic waste. Learn practical recycling tips and how sustainable choices help protect the planet.

Join millions of people across the UK this Great Big Green Week and take action for your community, nature and the climate. Discover simple ways to make a positive impact locally, from community clean-ups to supporting wildlife, and find events happening near you.

Our People Carriers are the perfect solution for transporting guests around farms, parks, countryside attractions, and outdoor events. Each trailer can carry up to 30 passengers and is available to hire individually or as part of a fully managed service with a tractor and experienced operator included.

Celebrate International Compost Awareness Week with Shorts Group and discover how small changes can make a big impact on our planet. Composting isn’t just about reducing waste - it’s about creating healthier, more sustainable soil that supports everything from home gardens to large-scale agriculture.

Reliable and affordable toilet hire across Berkshire, Hampshire and Surrey, with options ranging from single portable units to luxury toilet trailers. Perfect for construction sites, weddings, festivals and events, our clean, spacious facilities and flexible hire ensure comfort, convenience and complete peace of mind.

What happens to floral waste after it leaves the shop? At our composting site, we’re working with COM:POST to transform it into nutrient-rich compost - creating a closed-loop cycle that supports sustainability goals.

Discover how LVS Ascot students created artwork for new Shorts Group bins and how waste compactors are supporting sustainability.

Download free sustainability worksheets for kids to help children learn about recycling, protecting the planet, and eco-friendly habits through fun and engaging printable activities.

To launch Sustainability Week 2026, Shorts Group welcomed LVS School students to Planners Farm for a hands-on sustainability visit, exploring cardboard recycling, compost production, and how waste can be transformed into valuable resources.