Latest news about environmental initiatives in our local area:
• The Vale of the White Horse and Wiltshire Councils have recently voted to become one of the 40 or so councils in the UK to declare a climate emergency. Dave Waltham, a geophysicist at Royal Hollow College, was involved in the campaign that led to this decision. In this article he reflects on the debate at the council meeting and identifies some powerful reasons why more councils need to follow suit.
• Earth Overshoot Day marks the date when our use of natural resources exceeds what the planet can renew in the year. We maintain this deficit by liquidating stocks of resources and accumulating waste, primarily carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. When do you think Earth Overshoot Day will be in 2019? Deadline to guess is 22 May.
• According to Oxfordshire Recycles, the carbon impact of food going to waste is bigger than the impact of the plastic packaging. A wrapped cucumber lasts 3 times as long as an unwrapped one! However, 79% of all plastic items ever produced are still in the environment and having an impact on the planet.
• Eco-brick making workshop 12.30 – 2pm Sun 5 May, East Garston Friends Meeting House. What is an eco-brick and how do they keep plastic out of landfill?
• You can drop off your used cooking oil at The Red House pub in Marsh Benham who has it collected
• The next Sustainable Living Market in Thatcham will be on Sat 18 May. Pitches available for local people running sustainable businesses.
Terracycle Recycling in aid of Canine Partners
It’s surprising how much you can recycle when you know how! Here is the list of items that Terracycle will take in aid of Canine
West Berkshire Climate Action Network Petition Appeal
Miri Lee and the West Berkshire Climate Action Network have launched a petition is to ask Richard Benyon, MP for Newbury and surrounding areas, to
A Beginner’s Guide to Electric Cars
As the owner of an EV, Richard has written this article based on his own knowledge and experience as a guide to anyone considering the
So you want to grow your own veg?
Hannah Fraser from Bloom Garden shares her tips for growing your own veg Growing your own veg can be hugely rewarding and potentially save you
Green Machine Computers achieves ISO 14001 accreditation for Environmental Management
Green Machine Computers Ltd has recently received accreditation under ISO 14001, a set of rules which defines the standard for Environmental Management Systems of businesses.
Yellow Fish in Newbury
If you live in the Gaywood Drive or Two Rivers Way area of Newbury you may have noticed an abundance of Yellow Fish in your
Local Student Climate Change Strikers
Like many parts of the UK, our area has seen recent Student Strikes for Climate inspired by Swedish student Greta Thunberg but it has touched all generations (see open
Make Eco-Bricks to Keep Plastic out of Landfill
An Eco-brick is a plastic bottle crammed full with so much plastic that it is heavy and strong enough to be used as a building
Low Energy Cooking
Did you know that it’s possible to save 40-50% of the fuel needed to cook, without buying any new equipment? Fireless Cookers ‘Fireless cookers‘ (also
What’s The Problem with Plastic
Plastic is a versatile material, and for some uses there is no alternative. However, it is so durable that when it gets into the environment
