The latest news, stats and facts on key environmental issues. The latest news from Sussex Green Living.
William Penn Primary School Christmas Fayre
Press release……On Thursday 12th November from 6:30pm until 8:30pm a feast of festive treats awaits at William Penn School’s Christmas Fayre in Coolham! Experience an uplifting evening of unfettered shopping from our assortment of sparkling stalls to get you in the Christmas spirit at the UK’s only Quaker Primary School.
Ok, hands up, who has ever thrown a banana skin in a bush after a picnic? Maybe chucked an apple core out of the window of your car whilst travelling down a quiet country road? I expect a few people have done this in the past. And why not? It’s biodegradable, right? Whilst this may horrify those who see it as littering, food waste is often considered ‘harmless’ to the environment, as it rots down and is eaten by detritivores or passing wildlife. At the worst it is considered unsightly or foul smelling for a short time. Read more
Over the years, an increasing number of us have become more environmentally aware and as a result more people are now keen to do their bit for the green cause. There are many ways in which you can achieve this goal and even small steps and changes can make a big difference when it comes to protecting the environment. The great thing about going green is that in many cases it not only helps the environment but can also save you money. Read more
Come and learn about agricultural ecosystems intended to be sustainable and self-sufficient through permaculture. This family friendly event offers a series of tours, at the Brighton Permaculture Trust, you can explore the Earthship Brighton, forest gardens, orchards, garden tours and much more, with expert guides. Read more
Would you like to see a real life, local example of a truly ‘Green’ house? On September 12th 2015 there will be a chance for the public to visit a property in Sharpthorne, East Grinstead, which is part of the SuperHomes network of over 190 energy aware households across the UK. These pioneering homeowners are redefining green living. All have refurbished their old homes to the highest standards of energy efficiency. Eco friendly, sustainable, low energy and low carbon – the refurbished houses are least 60% less reliant on fossil fuels. Read more
Live your Heritage with Transition Worthing & British SubAqua Club: join MCS Great British Beach Clean & Annual Litter Survey Coastal Sustainability Fair and MCS.
10:00 am – 3.30pm
Sat 19th September at Beach House Grounds, Worthing. Read more
Finalist for Green Business
Modelling my new dress of many colours made out of 27 upcycled men’s ties at the Business Matters Awards Ceremony!
Many thanks to JP South Events and the main sponsor JSPC Computer Services Ltd for a fantastic evening at the Business Matters Awards Ceremony at the Hilton Hotel Gatwick on 3rd July 2015. We were delighted to be invited as finalist for the Green Business Award,
Wrappers to Riches Competition bid – article
Elderflower Fields Festival is a magical weekend of adventure, discovery and inspiration. Set in the heart of the beautiful Sussex countryside, Pippingford Park in Ashdown Forest its the perfect location to escape for the May Bank Holiday. As well as a stunning natural camping location the weekend promises eclectic music, fantastic activities for kids, and great local food & drink. Read more
Looking for something to do over Easter? Why not try going on a wildlife walk around Arun and Rother with the ARC Explorer app!
The ARC Explorer app (and website) is a fun and engaging way for people of all ages to experience and explore the Arun and Rother rivers and surrounding countryside in West Sussex, and learn about the wildlife of the area. Read more
Help charity win new recycling fundraising contest – article
Most people are familiar with turning the tap off whilst brushing your teeth, or having a shower instead of a bath, standard recycling protocol. But there’s a lot more to be done if you’re aspiring to be greener.
Change your bulb
Compact fluorescent lightbulbs save you money every year in energy costs Read more
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.
