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The Tipsy Badger (which is also the name of our narrowboat) comprises of Corinne and Fosta. We are both Vegan, and care deeply about the welfare of animals and the planet, which is reflected in our work. We make fun and quirky bags and accessories, some hand painted! All materials used in making our bagsContinue reading “The Tipsy Badger”

Urban Tricycles brought a huge range of the tricycles they make to our Festival in Grosvenor Park in 2021 and the Green Expo earlier this year. An award winning British Manufacturer of Tricycles, Carts and Branded Bicycles based in Chester and London. We have been designing and building award – winning Trikes, Bikes and cartsContinue reading “Urban Tricycles”

It was fantastic to have the Co-Op is supporting this years Great Big Green Week. Co-op supports Great Big Green Week – 24 September 2022 to 2 October 2022 The Co-op is committed to sustainability and has a 10 Point Climate Plan and aim to be net zero by 2040. As a business, we areContinue reading “The Co-op”

Helen Tandy, Director, Eco Communities What’s been going on in the world of litter since last week’s blog. The results of our litter survey are in. Then Tuesday is the day Helen C and I meet at The Yellow Pig Cafe for lunch. On the way I was behind a couple talking about litter. TheContinue reading “Litter Litter Everywhere”

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”

Helen Tandy, Director, Eco Communities As love parks week comes to a close it felt like a fitting time to get our next litter pick hub out and into Countess of Chester Country Park . We have a long history of linking events into the park and have regularly done group litter picks with theContinue reading “#LoveParksWeek – is our love of litter picking over?”

Eco Communities has registered to support the Food for the Planet campaign. The project is helping local authorities, businesses and organisations take simple actions to tackle the climate and nature emergency through food. We are looking to encourage businesses to act. https://www.foodfortheplanet.org.uk/ Food and the Climate and Nature Emergency The food system contributes about 30%Continue reading “Food for the Planet”

Faye Sherlock, Sustainable Communities Project Officer, Chester Zoo Unsustainable production of palm oil is wiping out huge areas of rainforest – in order to provide the ingredient for food and household products consumed in the UK and around the world. Leading conservationists, conservation organisations, wildlife charities and NGOs around the world, backed by detailed scientificContinue reading “Act Now and be a Sustainable Palm Oil Champion!”

I was emailed a copy of the front of the Mirror this week by one of oursupporters, with the headline ‘Tons of plastic waste put in UK recycling binsillegally dumped and burnt in Turkey’ This comes up regularly, last time is was when China banned plastic exports.Sadly the EU have put bans in place aroundContinue reading “The problem with plastic – why recycling isn’t the answer?”

A great read from @Guardian prompted me to wite this blog. Scientists have concluded that avoiding meat and dairy products is the single biggest way to reduce your environmental impact on the planet. Cuts in meat consumption in rich nations are essential to ending the climate crisis. The story is bigger than this I accept,Continue reading “What’s the best Climate Friendly Diet?”