Home Improvements that won’t cost the earth
Local residents gathered on 17th January at The Plough and Harrow in Harpenden for talks and discussion with local author … Read More »Home Improvements that won’t cost the earth
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Can you fix it with us?
Handy around the house? Could you be a fixer at our Repair Fairs?
A guided walk through the oldest agricultural research institution in the world: Our Planet Our Future visits Rothamsted Research
Our Planet Our Future is a series of regular talks and events about sustainability, organised by Sustainable St Albans and free… Read More »A guided walk through the oldest agricultural research institution in the world: Our Planet Our Future visits Rothamsted Research
Schools show passion for the planet during SustFest22
Schools in St Albans, Harpenden and the village threw themselves into eco activities for the district’s annual Sustainable Schools Week.
Ideas for your Street Party
Lots of ideas for celebrating at a street party with your neighbours from the team at Our Street Party St… Read More »Ideas for your Street Party
Disconnect the gas!
With energy prices rising and a new £5k government grant announced, more of us are starting to think about shifting… Read More »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…
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… Read More »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… Read More »What is ‘Passive’ about a Passive House?
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-centre
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… Read More »Volunteer to help St Albans reach net zero by 2030
#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… Read More »#PostcardFromCOP – A personal view from the Glasgow COP26 Climate Conference