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  • It doesn’t have to cost the Earth

    We hope you had a lovely Easter break. Everyone who completed the Nature Hunt found it an enjoyable, relaxing and rewarding exercise. In fact, one of our members saw something special. Although it was aimed at Easter, the form is still accessible and we’re happy to have more results sent in. A representative of Notts Read more

  • Happy Easter

    Easter is traditionally a time to think of renewal or rebirth and in our group that encourages us to think about the connection to recycling and nature.  The group are finding out a lot about recycling. There are many items that currently go in waste bins that could be recycled if separated from general waste; Read more

  • We are not alone

    I’m unashamedly directing you to another blog in advance of Earth Hour: Saturday, March 27 at 8:30 pm I confess we haven’t planned our hour yet but I can guarantee Mark won’t be in favour of the board games option. Socially distanced Scrabble in the dark anyone?? As usual we would love to hear about Read more

  • WH&T is going on?

    Thanks to all who have joined us. Whilst we want to pass on as much information that we can about going green we appreciate that you may not have time to read all we pass on to you. The two current issues that may be of interest to you are: New WRAP Food Waste Acton Read more

  • Myth Busters: Fairtrade Products

    By Katerina Pickup Welcome to our new Myth Busters blog series! There are often misconceptions around sustainability issues and I find it eye-opening to keep learning new facts which help me understand our environment and what we can do to live in a more sustainable way. The Fairtrade Festival is coming to an end today Read more

  • The Earth is a fine place and worth fighting for

    The writer Ernest Hemingway is known for his economical and understated style. Taken out of context he echoes what we are feeling in wanting to be green. However, in fact, his emphasis is about fighting.  I researched fighting in the dictionary and the majority of the definitions sounded aggressive or us versus them; A battle Read more