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”
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COP26 and You
This talk took place on Weds 28 April 2021. This is a summary of the contents and links referred to by the speakers. World leaders are coming to Glasgow this November to agree and accelerate action on the Paris Agreement in which nearly 200 countries agreed to take action to limit global warming to well belowContinue reading “COP26 and You”
Energy Efficient Homes
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”
Environment Grants
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”
About COP26
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”
Speak up for our Planet
Launch Webinar 23 September 2020 7.30pm Where are we now and what do we need to do next? Hear from the experts about the practical difference every one of us needs to make if we want to preserve our planet for the next generations. Introduction Richard Roy, Event Moderator 1. Our First and Opening Speaker:Continue reading “Speak up for our Planet”
The Truth behind Fast Fashion
Understand the environmental and social impact of fast fashion from plastic pollution to forced labour, and how you as the consumer can make a difference through some simple steps. The environmental and social impact of fast fashion from plastic pollution to forced labour, and how you as the consumer can make a difference through someContinue reading “The Truth behind Fast Fashion”
Green Investing Webinar
A webinar for pension holders and investors who care about the planet. You want to invest responsibly but may not be sure about how to go about it while also earning the income you need. Three experts share their tips. Speaker 1 Sam Todd, St James’s Place Why choose green investments? Speaker 2: Paul Bryant,Continue reading “Green Investing Webinar”
Understanding the Dilemma of Plastic
January 2021 Speaker: Daniel Castle It’s very, very difficult to live entirely without plastic, and some alternatives can be even worse for the environment! But at least we can make sure we re-use it and reduce it. Daniel Castle takes this very seriously and will help us to understand better where plastic hides and howContinue reading “Understanding the Dilemma of Plastic”
At home
Many of us are aware of the need to reduce our use of power – and it is not at all an easy thing to do. We depend on electricity for everything from communication and laundry to heating and lighting. So how can we use less? What about making sure that the power you useContinue reading “At home”
Speak up for our Planet 