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Midlands schools’ zero-carbon boost

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The Midlands is set to lead the way in sustainability thanks to the arrival of a new Climate Action Advisor team. The Let’s Go Zero campaign, which unites UK schools working to be zero carbon, has recruited  talented six climate action advisors to lead the regions’ schools in creating and embedding zero- carbon practises. This will […]

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New £300,000 “Nature Hubs” grant fund launched

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Local community groups across the country are being urged to apply for a grant of up to £6,000 to help enhance or create a green space.

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Festival of Walking aims to introduce people to the beautiful landscapes of the UK.

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Following the success of last year’s event, Cotswold Outdoor’s partner, YHA, has launched the second Festival of Walking, taking place until the 19th October. Bringing walkers of all ages and abilities together at YHA hostels across the country, the Festival of Walking aims to introduce new people to the beautiful landscapes of the UK. As […]

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Pre-loved school uniforms go digital to beat the cost-of-living crisis

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A project to re-use school uniform, that grew out of the Fair-Trade movement in Brighton & Hove, has gone digital. When Smarter Uniforms set up in 2017, they didn’t anticipate how much demand there would be for their pre-loved items. The project works on two levels because re-using school uniform is great for the environment […]

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Eco-inspired carnival float raises £1,000+ for adults with learning disabilities

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Paper-mâché bees and ‘bee bombs’ adorned the carnival float

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Academics power eco-home without using electricity from national grid

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Academics at Portsmouth University have successfully powered a house for six months without using electricity from the national grid.

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Bristol coffee cup scheme to tackle plastic waste

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Check out this positive news story: a Bristol based alliance have come together to help tackle plastic pollution in the city.

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Schools get active for urgent climate action

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Schools across UK get active by linking exercise with climate action. The Let’s Go Zero campaign is supported by 2,000+ schools, engaging more than 1 million students.

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Plastic mermaids highlight ocean plight

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Reclaimed waste mermaids appear in Yorkshire and Sydney for World Ocean Day

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UWE Bristol and City to Sea raise a reusable cup to cut plastic pollution

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The University of the West of England confirm that three of its coffee shops will be part of the Refill Return Cup scheme, which is run by City to Sea.

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