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How to Develop Healthier Soil That Pollinators Can’t Resist

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Did you know a bee needs to visit 660 flowers to make just one drop of honey? And that a third of our food is thanks to the pollinators? Pollinators, which include bees, butterflies, moths, beetles and even birds and bats, are vital to our ecosystems and biodiversity.

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People’s Emergency Briefing film

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This film has its own map! The People’s Emergency Briefing is a film based on the National Emergency Briefing’s live talks presented for MPs in Westminster, last November. 

The second Horsham screening of the ‘PEB’ film is at Brighton Road Baptist Church on 26th June and the event is being supported by multiple local groups including Transition Horsham, MP Watch Horsham, Horsham Eco Churches and Sussex Green Living.  Read more

SGH Team

Ready to make a world of difference? 

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SGH TeamAre you passionate about sustainability, community impact, skills development and creating opportunities for future generations?

Can you spare around 10 hours a month?

At Sussex Green Living, we are looking for volunteers to join our growing team in the following roles: 

HR Trustee 

Deputy Chair 

Event Support Team 

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Citizen science helps dolphins thrive

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How many dolphins did you see today? Did you know we’ve got populations of iconic megafauna including porpoises, dolphins and whales all along our Sussex coast? To find out more, and how to help them, I went to meet Thea Taylor, Managing Director of the Sussex Dolphin Project. 

Thea is passionate for all things cetacean “Marine mammals, dolphins in particular, are incredibly charismatic. They have spectacular behaviour and they’re vital parts of our ecosystem. The Sussex Coastline is underappreciated when it comes to public perception of what’s out there. We want to reconnect people to the sea and encourage them to protect their local wildlife from the many pressures it faces.” she explains.  Read more

Communities and Churches Unite Around Climate Emergency Film

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Community in Henfield united to watch the People’s Emergency Briefing a public information film that clearly and honestly briefs the UK on the climate and nature crisis. Building on the landmark National Emergency Briefing (NEB) held in Westminster, the film features event footage with reactions from members of the public and some familiar faces. The film was shown in Henfield last Sunday and it’s designed to be followed by structured discussion, to allow people to process what they have heard and find ways to engage positively around local community solutions. It is not party political in any way but it is relevant to everyone.

In attendance were local residents of all ages, Councillors, the Parish Council Clerk and the local vicar.

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A Pop-up with Purpose: Community Collaboration Brings Wellbeing & Sustainability To Horsham

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Sussex Green Living Pop-up Shop Swan Walk

This May 2026, an empty retail unit in Swan Walk Shopping Centre has been transformed into a vibrant community hub—demonstrating the power of collaboration to support both people and planet. 

In an inspiring joint initiative, Men’s Shed Horsham and Sussex Green Living have come together to launch a month-long pop-up shop focused on wellbeing, sustainability, and community connection. They are joined by Menshare and SEN Shed, creating a diverse and inclusive programme of activities across the week.   Read more

How growing your own food benefits health, wallet and environment

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There is something very satisfying about growing your own food whether it’s from seeds or from seedlings bought from a garden centre. Both rewarding and sustainable, it also connects us with the rhythms of nature and can save money. It can also be a little challenging or frustrating at times, but this makes the reward of harvesting, cooking and eating your home grown produce all the more gratifying and much tastier than supermarket vegetables. 

To start with, you really need the right location. Most vegetables require at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day to grow properly. Without this, seedlings will become tall and spindly or ‘leggy’ and susceptible to disease. Good drainage is also essential. Over-watering can cause seedlings to rot or ‘damp off.’  Shelter from strong winds is also important, when growing delicate plants outside.  Read more

Donations set to double in national campaign

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Following a competitive application process, Sussex Green Living has been selected to take part in the Big Give Earth Raise—a national match-funding campaign launching on Earth Day 22 April. 

From noon Wednesday 22 April to noon Wednesday 29 April every donation made through the campaign will be matched, meaning a £50 donation becomes £100 to support the charity’s work across Sussex. 

Run by Big Give, the campaign brings together philanthropists, foundations, and businesses to match public donations. Over the years, Big Give has raised approximately £427 million for thousands of charities. NOTE: 30th April – WE ACHIEVED OUR TARGET!

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A Greener Spring Clean: Why Charity Recycling Beats Mining Finite Resources

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As spring approaches, many of us feel the urge to refresh our homes, clear out clutter, and start anew. But this year, there’s an opportunity to make your spring clean go beyond your home—and benefit the planet too. By decluttering old and unused technology, you can help reduce environmental damage while raising funds for charity. 

We all have them: forgotten mobile phones tucked away in drawers, outdated cameras gathering dust, or tangled chargers and gadgets hiding in cupboards. What may seem like harmless clutter actually represents a much bigger environmental issue. Your mobile phone alone contains precious, finite materials such as copper, lithium, cobalt, manganese, tungsten, and tellurium. These resources are extracted through mining processes that can lead to deforestation, habitat destruction, and significant carbon emissions.  Read more

Recycling Electricals – Remove Personal Data

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By decluttering old and unused technology, you can help reduce environmental damage while raising funds for charity. 

For more details on which electrical items can be recycled, check out the “Valuable and Sensitive Items” section of this page: https://www.sussexgreenliving.org.uk/single-use/

Before donating, it’s important to protect your personal data. Make sure to remove any SIM or memory cards and perform a factory reset on your device. This ensures your information remains secure while allowing your old tech to have a new purpose. 

Removing Data From My Phone 

Mobile phones are still worth a lot of money, even if they’re a few years old or have faults. But before you sell with a company like us you may be thinking how do I clear my iPhone before selling it? 

Well you’ll want to know how to prepare your iPhone for trade in. We’ve provided a helpful step-by-step for this below. 

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