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Shop local – and notice where the food you buy comes from Eat less meat and dairy. Look into alternative milks and cheeses, and experiment with vegetarian food. There is no reason why it can’t be delicious – you just need to find out how to get the flavours you want. We are working onContinue reading “What can I do about… food & agriculture?”

We have had talks about penguins, bees, trees and the wildlife on your doorstep. Click on any of these links to go to details about the speaker and a link to the video on Youtube. Each speaker has suggestions for what you can do: go for a local walk and take your time to noticeContinue reading “What can I do about… wildlife & nature?”

We held a green investing webinar on February 10th. For details of the speakers and a link to the recording, click here. Hints provided by the speakers Advice from experts

Do you need that car? What are the options? Where are you planning to go on holiday next? Maybe go by train? We are planning some talks about travel and transport – perhaps you know someone who could contribute?

When you need to buy something, how do you know where to buy it from? Which suppliers are ethical, which ones say they are and which don’t even try? Here are some suggestions – but please send us your ideas. The talk “The Truth behind Fast Fashion” by Daphne Biliouri-Grant on 24 March revealed justContinue reading “What can I do… about clothes and shopping”

What is the best that I can do? Weds 12 May 7.30pm Speaker: David Hilton David has been the Sustainable building Expert at Grand Designs live exhibitions for 10 years, writes for Homebuilding and Renovating magazine, is a member of the Gloucester Design review panel, often presents CPDs and courses, and is a guest speakerContinue reading “Energy Efficient Homes”

Wednesday 7 April 2021 7.30pm Can you get a Government grant to upgrade your heating system? Speaker: Tom McDonald Project Officer at Low Carbon Workspaces BSc in Ecology and Environmental Management MSc in Climate Change and Sustainability Reducing energy consumption is key to combatting climate change, but upgrading or replacing equipment can be expensive. DidContinue reading “Environment Grants”

It’s a global United Nations conference about climate change, and it is taking place in the first half of November this year in Glasgow. If you have questions about what COP26 is and why it matters, you could do a great deal worse than to have a look at this blog: Events surrounding COP26 TheContinue reading “About COP26”