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Let’s talk Dirt(y)

Helen Chambers, Director, Eco Communities When attending a viewing of Six Inches of Soil this week at the new Picturehouse Cinema, I didn’t know what to expect, but I was interested to see what I could learn, and I’m glad I went. The film followed three young farmers moving away from intensive farming methods andContinue reading “Let’s talk Dirt(y)”

How is your Council supporting the Climate Emergency?

The latest Council Climate Scorecards are out from the Climate Emergency UK. This assesses all UK councils on the actions they have taken towards reaching net zero; based on actions between Jan 2019 and March 2023. The results show, as we might expect, that no council is doing it perfectly. This isn’t a surprise asContinue reading “How is your Council supporting the Climate Emergency?”

The Green Expo 2023 got Greener!

We had a fantastic time at the Green Expo the other week which was it’s second year. Looking back at what we achieved we are very proud of ourselves, not just because the event was a great success but also because we have managed to reduce the events carbon footprint year on year. How didContinue reading “The Green Expo 2023 got Greener!”

Do you know one of the worst things we can put into land fill?

I’ll give you a clue it generates 70 times more green house gas emissions than plastic when sent to landfill… It’s our food waste! Although it doesn’t take hundreds of years to break down like plastic does, the way it breaks down in landfill without air, releases methane, which is a more potent green houseContinue reading “Do you know one of the worst things we can put into land fill?”

Your personal actions matter!

We no longer have time to wait for Industry and Government to act on the climate crisis. We ALL need to act and with people and households being the end users of 70% of emissions in the UK, it really does matter what we do as individuals. Do you ever struggle with what would beContinue reading “Your personal actions matter!”

It’s getting colder…tips to keep warm!

The temperature has definitely dropped over the last couple of weeks. Luckily this winter there is a lot of useful information out there about how to reduce our energy usage. Anyone else finding it a bit overwhelming with all the information available through? I am also finding it to be conflicting in places. For thoseContinue reading “It’s getting colder…tips to keep warm!”

Chester Zoo Wildlife Connections and Champions

WHAT IS WILDLIFE CONNECTIONS?Wildlife Connections is a project led by Chester Zoo. Its aim is to create safe spaces for our local wildlife. You can get involved by; If you want to join the Wildlife Champions course then there are still spaces available for November 2022. https://www.chesterzoo.org/what-you-can-do/campaigns/wildlife-connections/

Lief Reclaimed

Lief Reclaimed is a small Welsh business focussed on reclaiming natural, luxury and unique textiles and giving them a new lease of life! Anna makes luxurious cashmere handwarmers, scarves, and other garments and accessories. It was was born from a great passion for reclaiming unwanted quality fabrics and material and to create beautiful, unique longContinue reading “Lief Reclaimed”

The Amazing Benefits to the Planet of Organic Produce

Helen Chambers, Director Eco Communities I have been learning more about organic farming this week and have to say I didn’t realise what a positive impact is has on so many areas. With a massive 72% of land in the UK (excluding woodland) being agricultural it feels so important we have more of it forContinue reading “The Amazing Benefits to the Planet of Organic Produce”