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Tues 26 Jan: Creating a Local Nature Map + AGM
Hear all about the nature mapping project and how you can get involved Greening Steyning is kicking off the New Year with the launch of an ambitious new Nature Mapping Project. The thinking behind it is simple: Unless we know what wildlife and habitats we have...
Who Gives a Hoot? Sponsor an owl box
Good news for local owls! Welcome to our Who Gives a Hoot home page! We will be updating it with news of the owl box project as it progresses. The good news is that we raised enough funds over the 2020 Christmas period to install 10 owl nest boxes - so the project is...
I’m dreaming of a conscious Christmas……
Christmas is about being thoughtful. The season for giving, receiving and thinking of others. An opportunity for taking time and realising what’s most important to us. This year especially, we’ve had time to reflect on the things that matter most to us; our friends,...
Green Homes Grant Scheme
What is it, and how can I apply? The Government’s Green Homes Grant is a great opportunity to get some financial help towards making your home more energy efficient – but how do you work out if you are eligible and if your home is suitable for any of the improvements?...
Creating The Future We Want – The 2020 Cuthman Lecture
Creating the Future we Want - A new story for ourselves, our community and our planet. On the 15th October Paul, co-chair of Greening Steyning, author and environmentalist, was invited to give a Cuthman Lecture via Zoom. It was a great opportunity to outline the 2030...
Tues 24 Nov: Green Drinks – Saving Energy at Home: Ask the Experts Session
Join us for a practical Q&A session on how to make our homes more energy efficient Our ageing housing stock is notoriously leaky and inefficient, leading to draughty bedrooms, damp bathrooms, and inflated energy bills. The trouble is most of us know all this...
Creating a positive, climate-friendly vision for 2030
The 2030 Project It's been 10 years since we were set up. At our January 28th Climate Action meeting we looked back to celebrate all that’s been achieved and the past decade (here's a link to Geoff's 'Looking back' presentation). It's a lot! And it's all thanks to...
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I’m dreaming of a conscious Christmas……
Christmas is about being thoughtful. The season for giving, receiving and thinking of others. An opportunity for taking time and realising what’s most important to us. This year especially, we’ve had time to reflect on the things that matter most to us; our friends,...
Green Homes Grant Scheme
What is it, and how can I apply? The Government’s Green Homes Grant is a great opportunity to get some financial help towards making your home more energy efficient – but how do you work out if you are eligible and if your home is suitable for any of the improvements?...
How do I find green books for my kids to read
Below are some books enjoyed by the children of Steyning, Bramber and Upper Beeding. All books can be ordered through Steyning Bookshop. What A Waste: Rubbish, Recycling, and Protecting our Planet by Jess French In this informative book on recycling for children, you...
How do I find podcasts about being a #2030 consumer
Below are links to podcasts that may be of interest. What planet are we on? With Liz Bonnin Offering solutions and practical tips as well as hearing from experts, campaigners and well-known names. Liz Bonnin and the team explore the impacts of climate change....
Where does my black bag waste go?
Once collected by Biffa from your green top bin it is taken to the Brookhurst Wood Mechanical and Biological Treatment facility north of Horsham to retrieve any value. Rubbish is delivered in the black bags to the facility where it is shredded and mechanically sorted...
A Beginners Guide to Electric Cars
Electric cars are seen as a big part of a more sustainable, low carbon, transport future. Sales in the UK have been steadily increasing. As of September 2020 there were over 370,000 plug in cars across the UK, and the government has brought forward the date when all...
A Beginners Guide to Green Investment
Health warning! This information is provided in good faith and does not constitute investment advice. You should fully research any of the options mentioned before investing. If you're unsure, make sure you consult an independent financial advisor. What are the...
Composting
Time to Get Composting Our Composting Campaign is starting to heat up. With Horsham Council charging £39 a year for brown top bin collections (as of Jan 2019), now's the time to think about setting up your own mini fertilizer factory. Why transport green waste half...
Water
Water is for Life How do you start your day? Do you stumble bleary eyed down stairs, turn on the tap and fill up the kettle for that first blissful cup of tea or coffee? Or does your morning ritual include a shower? Whatever the routine and what ever you do throughout...
Recycling
We all do a bit of it. But most of us could do a lot more. There's now a whole series of easy options for recycling and reusing items, right here in our own neighbourhood. Here's how ..... Steyning Freegle Have you heard of the Freecycle idea? It has...
