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| In case you missed it... |
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| 9th October |
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Present: Esther Mann, Chris Freeman, Carolyn Scott,
Frances Anson, Cathy Watten, Nancy Dowlin ... | | 15th October |
Overcast, mild, dry and in the wood perfectly still. A good turn
out of three saws and three brash ... |
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The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has
published its Special Report on the Impact of Global Warming of 1.5
degrees C. Its press release can be viewed here, and
aficianados of climate change literature can read a 24 page summary
here.
The report highlights a number of climate chan ... | |
Our garments are shedding tiny bits of plastic that can escape
into the ocean and potentially enter the food chain.
Many clothes contain plastic which shed microfibres each time
they are washed.
Sign the petition to stop
microfibre pollution.
Find out how to avoid shedding plastic from ... |
This was a conference provided by the Devon Strategic Waste
Committee which is supported by 8 District Councils and
co-ordinated by Emma Croft.
The Stats:-
Of the 7 million tons of UK household waste 5 million tons is
edible waste.
Speakers for the day included Jen Gales of A Sustainable Life, a ... |
Advice sessions are to be run by Exeter Community Energy (ECoE) at
Crediton Library, Belle Parade, Crediton, on the first Thursday of
each month, from 10.00 a.m. until 12.00 p.m. The next session is
therefore on 1st November.
At the advice sessions Exeter Community Energy (ECoE) offers
free impart ... |
The second Chatterbox social event was a lively and interesting
discussion evening around Crediton issues, especially transport and
the effects of all the new housing, which everyone enjoyed. Come
along and discuss environmental and sustainability topics in
friendly company.
We have changed the st ... |
As part of Green Great Britain Week, you, your friends and
family, and your business can reduce emissions, save costs, and
could help tackle climate change.
In the link below are 10 actions that households and businesses
can take to tackle climate change, reduce emissions and save
money.
Ten Acti ... |
Do you want the good or the bad news first?
The Good
Well a piece of good news which didn't make the headlines is
that Scottish Power, one of the Big 6 energy suppiers in the UK has
decided to go completely green. In a press release the group said
it had sold its "traditional generation business" ... | |
The Energy Saving Trust has come up with a few simple tips
and a short quiz on food waste.
Take our
quiz
Reducing food waste can help your budget as well as
the environment.
Take our quiz to find out how well you know your food
waste facts and for practical support on how to thro ... |
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