The latest news, stats and facts on key environmental issues. The latest news from Sussex Green Living.

Green up your digital communications

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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

Learn and help on biodynamic farm in Sussex

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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.

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Survey reveals South East is environmentally conscious

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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.

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Water Matters event in Pulborough

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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

Positive green solutions around the World

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PEA Award 2013Do 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.

 

 

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School celebrates after winning eco art award

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School celebrates after winning eco art award – article

Explore the South Downs by bus

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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,

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Gatwick Airport New Flight Path Consultation

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CAGNE communities against Gatwick noise emissionsPost 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

Local pupils tackle plastic waste issue in Parliament

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Primary Earth SummitPupils 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

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Make your own scarecrow

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Make your own scarecrow – article

Sussex Festival of Nature

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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

How Do Sussex Homes Rate When It Comes to Saving Energy at Home?

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Simple livingThere 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.

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You can help this Philippine disaster

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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:

 

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New disaster for families in the Philippines

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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

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Do your bit for the environment in bottle top event

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Do your bit for the environment in bottle top event – article

Bottle Top Madness Event

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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

Biscuit wrapper recycling

Wrappers to riches contest

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Wrappers to riches contest – article

Seed swap event a growing success

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Seed swap event a growing success – article

Brighton Science Festival comes to Billingshurst

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Billingshurst event

The Brighton Science Festival is coming to Billingshurst on Friday 29th May 2015.  It looks like a fairground. It IS a fairground, but each of the stalls has a surprise, something to grapple your mind, to discover, explore and play with. The Incredible Machine, the Amazing Shrinking Puppet Booth, upside-down Goggles, Bat the Rat, Pin the Tail on the Whale, plus many incredible other things, plus incredible talks from Richard Robinson – (“Victor Meldrew meets Basil Fawlty! Fantastically engaging!”) Read more

Fracking in Wisborough Green

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Greenpeace

Letter from www.greenpeace.org

Letter from Greenpeace…..

Will they ever stop? The South Downs National Park – a designated area of outstanding natural beauty – is now the target of frackers.

In December, I told you Celtique Energie had applied to drill for gas and oil in Wisborough Green, West Sussex.

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Spring Seed Swap, Sow, Grow & Food Fair

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garden peasTransition Worthing’s (5th) Spring Seed Swap, Sow, Grow & Food fair at Oak Grove College, Worthing.

Date: 8th February    Time: 12.00 – 16.00 hrs.

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

Alternative ways to stay warm this winter

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As we bid farewell to the warming comforts of mulled wine and mince pies, we move into what is turning out to be the wettest and windiest New Year’s months. With the weather looking to stay as dreary and cold for the foreseeable weeks and months ahead, we are still faced with the burden of keeping our homes heated.

Learn how to stay warm and save money…..

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Film – Project Wild Thing coming to Worthing

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Worthing is on the map!  The Project Wild Thing film is coming to Sussex on 6th March! Project Wild Thing is a movement to get more kids (and their folks!) outside and reconnecting with nature.

 

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Quakers supporting recycling

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Quakers supporting recycling – article

Money saving green home new year resolutions

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Simple livingAdopting one of these green new year resolutions or as many of them as possible, will help the environment and your wallet. Just making these changes could save you £1167 a year, read on.

 

 

 

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