The latest news, stats and facts on key environmental issues. The latest news from Sussex Green Living.
The staff and children at Rudgwick Primary School are very excited by the recent opening of their new outdoor classroom, which was built using money raised by the school PTA. With the first signs of spring peeping through the decomposing autumn leaves the school are busy planning to make full use of this wonderful space.
Come and join us, we are taking our Green Stand to the Transition Town Worthing Spring Sow, Grow and Seed Swap event on Saturday 14th February 12.30pm – 4pm. There will be lots to see and do for the whole family including:
Four page spread – Join our club – article
Saving energy on your heating can save you money on your bills and also decrease your carbon footprint. A helpful way to assess the efficiency of doors, windows, walls and what insulation you may wish to use can be the U and R values attributed to the product. They describe the transfer of energy in the form of heat, very helpful if you’re looking to make your house heat efficient! Here’s a short guide on how to make the most of these details.
For the week commencing Monday 26th January, volunteers from the WSCC West Sussex Waste Prevention Advisors scheme, District and County employees, University Students and surprise guests will be talking complete rubbish from a Pop-up-Shop in the Swan Walk shopping centre, Horsham. Recycling a volunteers suggestion has led to the taking over of a vacant unit at the centre to showcase the skills and ingenuity of the team while promoting the West Sussex waste initiatives.
Christmas is an exciting time of year, especially for little people, however it is also a very wasteful time of year. The recycling bins tend to be overflowing (at best) and the household waste bins equally full. Here is one idea for reducing the waste in your recycling bin……
The UK has a target to reduce the country’s greenhouse gas emissions by a massive 80% before 2050 – an ambitious target no doubt, but most certainly achievable. In just 8 years, the average UK property has increased its EPC (energy performance rating) from an E to a D, and we’re seeing increasing numbers of new properties built to Zero Carbon Standards (Zero Carbon means that the building is so energy efficient, that it will actually exceed an A rating on the EPC scale). Take a look at this fantastic infographic to find out more about just how green the British are at home. Read more
Saturday 20th September 2014: 10.30 am – 4.00 pm
Beach Parade Prom and Adjacent Beach House Gardens in Worthing
Come and sample Wildlife, Heritage and Sustainability projects. Join in with an annual Great British Beach Clean and Litter Survey.
• Browse sustainability stands – Energy; Astronomy; Marine Wildlife; Diving; Aquatic Sports; Health and Lifestyle; Local Food; Water, Waste and Recycling. Read more
Climate change should be on the entire Sussex communities mind, in one way or another. Becoming more aware of the effects of emissions on the environment, we are looking for “greener” ways to live, from buying local (and sustainable) food and products, traveling via lower-emission transportation methods, and building up recycling and composting programs. Have you thought about your carbon footprint in relation to IT, emails and social media though? Read more
WWOOF (World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms), which holds its roots in East Sussex, is a global exchange organisation which links volunteers with organic farms, smallholdings, gardens, woodlands and even vineyards. In exchange volunteers receive food, accommodation and learning on the land.
A recent survey has revealed some interesting results regarding green living in the south east of England. The survey asked the nation about how environmentally-conscious people were in their day to day lives. Of those taking part in the survey, a significant number were based in the South East; in fact, more people responded in that part of the country than anywhere else.
PRESS RELEASE…..Meet the experts and get the conversation flowing about why Water Matters
A one-day event aiming to empower communities to deal with flooding, drought and other water issues is being held at Pulborough Village Hall on 19 July 2014, 10am to 4pm. Read more
Do you want to be inspired and hear some good news for once? There are a lot of problems in our world, but come and to a presentation by Nicola Peel at Worthing, Lewes or Midhurst in July and learn about her positive approach to some serious environmental issues.
School celebrates after winning eco art award – article
A new way to explore the South East, the Discovery ticket, has officially just been launched in the South Downs for the summer 2014, giving families the freedom and flexibility to hop on and off all buses in the National Park throughout the day,
Post submitted on behalf of CAGNE – Communities Against Gatwick Noise Emissions. This page tells you where to find more information about the new flight path plan and what you can do to object.
Your Action is Needed Now!
Please participate, there is a deadline of 14th August, Read more
Pupils from 20 primary schools, two from West Sussex, told high-level politicians and industry leaders how they thought plastic waste could be reduced.
The children, from Seaside Primary School in Lancing, and Waterfield Primary School in Crawley, Read more
Make your own scarecrow – article
This Sunday 22nd June sees the annual Sussex Festival of Nature which takes place on the South Downs at Stanmer Park, Brighton. The event allows visitors to explore the varied landscapes of the county, whilst finding out more about sustainable ways to connect with the environment. Sussex Green Living’s 100% recycled stand, Pedro and his recycled robots will be there, playing green games and giving ideas as to how people can lead a greener life. Read more
There is no doubt that more families in Sussex than ever before are trying to live a green life these days.
The availability of online information and environmentally friendly products mean that it is now possible to live a green life without making huge efforts or sacrifices. However, this seems like a good moment to consider how far Sussex residents have come in making their homes as energy efficient as possible.
You can make a difference……Last week we published an urgent message about another disaster in the Philippines… the Philippine Community Fund (PCF), their community centre, health centre, school for 600 children and 3,000 families are being evicted from their homes on this Manila dumpsite. The full story can be read here.
You can support them in many ways:
Sussex Green Living actively promotes this amazing UK founded charity the Philippine Community Fund. We sell their upcycled merchandise on our recycled stand to raise money for them and show “there is no such thing as rubbish, just a waste resource in the wrong place”. Well this charity and the 3,000 families which live on the same dumpsite as the charity, desperately need your help. Read more
Do your bit for the environment in bottle top event – article
Is it raining bottle tops?
On Saturday 5th April 9.30am – 12 noon there are certainly going to be thousands of plastic bottle tops at the Quaker Meeting House in Horsham, as volunteers gather to do their bit for the environment. As part of the West Sussex Climate Change Board, Don’t Waste Your Week, Sussex Green Living are running a fun family event. Read more
Wrappers to riches contest – article
