Disconnect the gas!
So, now I am living in an all-electric house and generating a fair proportion of my own electricity even in the winter. I do not burn any fossil fuels. Now I have everything set up as I want, I hope to at least generate as much electricity as I use as an average across the year.Continue reading Disconnect the gas!
Companion Planting – easier than you think!
I’d like to propose a different approach to companion planting, focusing on biodiversity and natural design. There are four rules…Continue reading Companion Planting – easier than you think!
Look after local trees, and they will look after you!
Looking after trees is as much about care for ourselves – this blog celebrates trees and explores simple ways that you can help your local landscape.Continue reading Look after local trees, and they will look after you!
What is ‘Passive’ about a Passive House?
A Passive House is one that becomes and remains warm enough for human comfort all year round, without using an ‘active’ space heating system that is likely powered by fossil fuel. We have NO boiler, NO radiators. Continue reading What is ‘Passive’ about a Passive House?
St Albans District Fixers first event hailed as an unqualified success
All Saints’ church hall in Harpenden was a hive of activity last Saturday (12 February 2022) when the church hosted the first Repair Fair organised by the recently formed St Albans District Fixers. Some 40 attendees brought all manner of electrical and electronic goods including toasters, lamps, audio equipment, kitchen items and laptops on whichContinue reading St Albans District Fixers first event hailed as an unqualified success
A Great Boost for Cycling in St Albans!
Imagine a fabulous new community and cycling centre in St Albans. Well, you can help to build it! See https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/cottonmill-centreContinue reading A Great Boost for Cycling in St Albans!
Volunteer to help St Albans reach net zero by 2030
When St Albans District Council declared a climate emergency in 2019 they set a target for the district to reach net zero as 2030. The Sustainability and Climate Action Plan needs the community to make a significant reduction in C02 to reach this target. Based on data currently available this amounts to an average ofContinue reading Volunteer to help St Albans reach net zero by 2030
Sustainable St Albans proud to support Community Business Awards 2021
Sustainable St. Albans was very proud to sponsor this year’s St Albans District Chamber of Commerce Community Business Sustainability Award. It was a great pleasure to meet new friends and old at this glittering occasion. These five finalists have each put sustainability into the heart of their businesses: • Box Local, distributing local fruit andContinue reading Sustainable St Albans proud to support Community Business Awards 2021
#PostcardFromCOP – A personal view from the Glasgow COP26 Climate Conference
Read about #COP26 from the point of view of an ordinary person who attended the conference in Glasgow. Our trustee tells all. #PostcardFromCOP. #CountdownToCOPContinue reading #PostcardFromCOP – A personal view from the Glasgow COP26 Climate Conference
Pick one step. Learn about it. Do it (with our help).
What action will you take during COP26? Pick one climate action from Count Us In, check out our blog and resources and then take that step today. #CountdownToCOPContinue reading Pick one step. Learn about it. Do it (with our help).
How to green your money so it helps the planet
Simon Grover discusses various ways we can green our money to make our pensions, banks and investments help the climate. #CountdownToCOPContinue reading How to green your money so it helps the planet
Top tips for an eco and fun Halloween in St Albans District
Playing Out introduce their Halloween 2021 St Albans District competitions with St Albans Rainbow Trail and offer tips for a sustainable spooky season.Continue reading Top tips for an eco and fun Halloween in St Albans District
3 ways to speak up at work about the climate crisis
Dan Fletcher shows us 3 ways to speak up at work about the climate crisis and make our voices heard by our businesses. #CountdownToCOPContinue reading 3 ways to speak up at work about the climate crisis
5 steps to tell politicians you care about climate change
Jess Simmons shows how your voice counts when it comes to climate change – 5 steps to tell your politicians that you care. #CountdownToCOPContinue reading 5 steps to tell politicians you care about climate change
Easy ways to wear clothes to last
Emily Southcombe explains how to wear clothes to last – both by buying second-hand and also by repairing and upcycling what you already own.Continue reading Easy ways to wear clothes to last
How we insulated our Victorian home
Judith Leary-Joyce tells the story of how she turned her late Victorian end of terrace house from cold to cosy with insulation and draught-proofing.Continue reading How we insulated our Victorian home
Fly less and explore more of the UK
James Blake tells us about the great holidays available in the UK by hostelling with YHA and how we can fly less and explore more.Continue reading Fly less and explore more of the UK
How to dial down your home energy consumption
Ian Yenney gives us tips on how to reduce our home energy consumption, particularly the simple trick of dialing down our home’s thernostat.Continue reading How to dial down your home energy consumption
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