Sustainability Market – Meet the Stallholder
Jefferson Crafts Jefferson Crafts are the mum and daughter team, Sonya and Danni, ably supported by Danni’s boyfriend Lewis, when… Read More »Sustainability Market – Meet the Stallholder
Playing Out – helping our children play safely in their streets
With the cost of living crisis continuing to stretch our finances it can be difficult to find any funds for… Read More »Playing Out – helping our children play safely in their streets
University of Herts student series: My Journey to a Low-Plastic Life
Meet Isaac, a Master’s student in Management with a strong passion for web development and a commitment to sustainability. As… Read More »University of Herts student series: My Journey to a Low-Plastic Life
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
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
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!
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.Â
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. #CountdownToCOP
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.
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.
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.