— keep your eyes peeled – tickets mean prizes Helen Tandy, Director While the Chester Green Weekend ‘Green Tickets’ might not grant you access to a tour of a fantastical chocolate factory, it may well net recipients one of a range of exciting gifts. Keep an eye out for the flash of a green ticketContinue reading “Uncover the Mystery of the Green Tickets in Chester.”
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Chesters first returnable cup scheme works with Chester based Loyalty Pro to take the scheme into the digital world.
Helen Tandy, Founding Director, Eco Communuties We launched our returnable coffee cup scheme into Chester nearly a year ago, May 2023 to try to reduce the amount of single use cup waste and litter in the city. Fifteen local cafes support the scheme, but operation and monitoring have presented some challenges. The team approached localContinue reading “Chesters first returnable cup scheme works with Chester based Loyalty Pro to take the scheme into the digital world.”
All about Reusable Nappies (Plastic Free News)
As Reusable Nappy Week comes to an end Lizzie has been out and about this week talking to people at Neston Earth Festival and Storyhouse reminding people of the plastic in single use nappies and what the alternatives are. We caught up with Lizzie to get the low down on Reusable Nappies Hi, I’m Lizzie.Continue reading “All about Reusable Nappies (Plastic Free News)”
Get involved in Chester Green Weekend
Helen Tandy, Director, Eco Communities As an Ambassador for Chester Great and Small, we decided to bring some existing events together under ‘Chester Green Weekend’ as part of the national Great Big Green Week (GBGW), something we have supported since its launch by The Climate Coalition. Our event brings together various sustainable activities, including AT Fest, Green ExpoContinue reading “Get involved in Chester Green Weekend”
We are buzzing mad?
Which is more important sugar or our wider food system? Helen Tandy, Director, Eco Communities I campaigned tirelessly over many years as Friends of the Earth for a ban on the use of Neonicotinoids. You could often find me dressed as a bee asking people to sign up residents to ask the government to bringContinue reading “We are buzzing mad?”
From Litter Picking in Hoole to our first Certified Food for the Planet businesses.
February started with an early People Planet Pint. Some of the team spent the day at the Business for Good Festival by UK for Good. The Sykes Holiday Cottages team were happy for our Sustainable Cheshire Cup to be part of the day, which was used by anyone who forgot to take a reusable cup.Continue reading “From Litter Picking in Hoole to our first Certified Food for the Planet businesses.”
The Food for the Planet Pledge
In today’s world, making informed food choices is more crucial than ever. A healthy diet, coupled with the practice of shopping locally and seasonally, not only benefits our personal health but also contributes to a sustainable environment. This article explores the intricate link between healthy eating, local shopping, food costs, and a climate-friendly diet, emphasisingContinue reading “The Food for the Planet Pledge”
Sustainable Eating: A Win for Businesses and the Planet
In Cheshire, a quiet revolution is unfolding on dinner plates and in business strategies. More people are turning towards sustainable eating, not just as a trend, but as a lifestyle choice. This blog explores why embracing this shift is vital for local businesses and how the Food for The Planet Pledge can be a game-changer.Continue reading “Sustainable Eating: A Win for Businesses and the Planet”
What will the key sustainable trends of 2024 be?
While everyone is talking about New Years Resolutions and Veganuary, I was just working on getting going again after the Christmas break, so you won’t hear any suggestions about what you should be doing here. I try to always be positive and create actions for change, but I found 2023 a really difficult year fromContinue reading “What will the key sustainable trends of 2024 be?”
Eco Communities asks visitors to festive events in Hoole and Helsby to give the gift of less plastic waste this Christmas.
Helen Tandy, Founding Director, Eco Communities In our aim or Plastic Free Cheshire our next regions joining the fight against single use plastic is Hoole and Helsby which we are launching this festive season. We are launching Plastic Free Hoole at the Hoole Lights switch on this Saturday, 18th November and Plastic Free Helsby atContinue reading “Eco Communities asks visitors to festive events in Hoole and Helsby to give the gift of less plastic waste this Christmas.”
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