A guided walk through a local nature reserve: Our Planet Our Future visits Batford Springs Local Nature Reserve
Exploring the fascinating and varied habitats thriving just twenty minutes walk from Harpenden Train Station.
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Sustainability: DEFINITELY In My Backyard! The Local Plan consultation is open.
St Albans Council have drafted a new Local Plan, which sets out how life across our district might develop – from climate and transport to homes and open spaces, and many more things besides. The plan will touch almost every aspect of everyday life in St Albans District, including the city, Harpenden and the villages.
Thermal Imaging Camera Case Study: External Wall Insulation
JoM shares their comparison of two external walls: one that has been insulated as part of a retrofit project, and one that has not.
How Buy a Bag for Baffa will help plastic pollution
With just a week left in the Crowdfunder, Gail Jackson of Sopwell Eco Stars writes this guest blog post to share the background to ‘Bags for Baffa’ and why this project is asking for your help.
HomeRun – helping St Albans schools (and parents) reach Net Zero
A guest blog by HomeRun, the app that helps schools create a neighbourhood approach to tackling congestion.
#SustFest23 Events LIVE!
Have you discovered the SustFest23 event listings yet? It’s that time of year again, for St Albans’ much loved, much… Read More »#SustFest23 Events LIVE!
How talking about climate change might just save the world
Talking about climate change to people you know is incredibly important. You can influence discussions at work and leisure groups, with politicians and neighbours.
Climate Action: Curiosity and Connections
On 28th February 2023, we partnered with the RSA (Royal Society of Arts) for an evening of talks and discussion “Climate Action: Curiosity and Connection”.
Inspiring local businesses share the secrets to their sustainability success
As part of Our Planet Our Future, residents gathered on 21st March at The Plough and Harrow in Harpenden to hear from six inspiring local eco business owners, who are all now regular traders at the Harpenden Sustainability Markets, and learn the story behind some great local produce, which also reduces carbon footprint.
Green-screen: Environmental Film inspiration for you and your family
Looking for something to watch or to learn more about an environmental topic? We’ve compiled a list of great films and documentaries to discover.
Green Reading: Books for sustainability
Deep dive into an environmental topic or lose yourself in a topical novel. We’ve compiled a list of our favourite books to get you started.
Home Improvements that won’t cost the earth
Judith Leary Joyce describes how we can improve our homes so that they perform for our wellbeing and wallets and, crucially, for the climate