SADC Climate Crisis Strategy Event follow-up
We all need to start thinking about ways to implement the Council’s Sustainability Strategy so that we all stand a chance of living in a more environmentally sustainable district.
Decorate Your Window for Festive Streets
“Decorate a window”. For some people, it’s pure pleasure – an artistic joy they were born to produce. Yet, for others, it’s a hugely daunting task and they wouldn’t know where to start. If you fall into the latter category, read on!
Low impact celebrating
This year may be more strange than normal, if so it will go with the rest of 2020. Strange or not, it is good to think about our environmental impacts when preparing for a celebration..
The race to resilience
Whilst we wait for institutions and government to work out and implement national- and international-level adaptation policies and strategies, we can be doing our bit to continue with building local, resilient, and kind communities.
Let’s slow it down – why it’s time for 20mph zones for all
Would you like vehicles to drive more slowly down your street? I don’t think I’ve spoken to a single person… Read More »Let’s slow it down – why it’s time for 20mph zones for all
How to go plastic-free Part 4: Snacks and drinks
Welcome to part 4 of the “How to go plastic free” guides – today looking at snacks and drinks. The previous blogs have looked at plastic-free kitchen, bathrooms and food shopping – and I hope you have found some helpful ideas to reduce your plastic footprint.
Why green groups need to be black and white
As a young black (female) climate advocate/activist, when seeking others involved who looked like myself, it wasn’t always easy…
How To Go Plastic-Free Part 3: Food Shopping
Part 3 of our #plasticfreejuly series of blogs…’choosing plastic-free food is really important. Here are some tips to get you started…’
One Year On… St Albans’ District Council climate crisis declaration – progress
Good news: climate issues are now being embedded in to council decision making…We mustn’t let SADC forget that they have committed to encouraging district-wide action not just council action…
How to go #plasticfree Part 1: Plastic-Free Kitchen
The Big Picture: why do we need to go Plastic Free? Plastic-Free July is a great time to start or… Read More »How to go #plasticfree Part 1: Plastic-Free Kitchen
Dare to Repair: 5 benefits of fixing your stuff
Got a broken clock, a smashed bowl or a holey sock? Don’t be so quick to chuck, it’s time to… Read More »Dare to Repair: 5 benefits of fixing your stuff
Organise a Playing Out scheme or a street party now and bring sustainability to your street!
Organise a Playing Out scheme or a street party now and bring sustainability to your street! Come to one of our free information session across St Albans District and find out how!