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Plastic Free July

13/07/2020 SusCottadmin Reduce, Sustainability

Sustainable Cottenham committee member Vicky Lacey is practising Plastic Free July.

See her tips on Greater Cambridge Shared Waste Facebook page and her article on this website.

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Ever wondered how to lower your bills and create a beautiful, greener home? Get all your questions answered at the Open Eco Home events between 21 Sept- 20 Oct. Book your free tickets now and don't miss out!Get your tickets at bit.ly/OEH-24 #Passivhaus #transitioncambridge #Cambridgeshire #EcoRenovation #cambridgecitycouncil #CFCI #SouthCambridgeshire #southcambscouncil #OEH2024 #cambridgebuildingsociety #molearchitects #carbonfootprint ... See MoreSee Less

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6 days ago

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This week is Zero Waste Week and also marks the beginning of Secondhand September - an Oxfam campaign to highlight the environmental impacts of the fashion industry and encourage shopping secondhand as part of the solution. So it's a good time to think about any plans to update your wardrobe for Autumn and ask yourself if you can find things secondhand first, or have anything to pass on to others. We are lucky to have the lovely Arthur Rank Hospice charity shop in the village, but don't forget there are other options too without going further afield. There's a pre-loved clothing sale on the evening of Friday 4th October at Cottenham Community Centre, you can put a request or offer on Cottenham & Rampton freebies page, or try out apps like Vinted or Depop.#ZeroWasteWeek #SecondhandSeptember #CottenhamBritish shoppers buy more clothes than any others in Europe, and fashion contributes up to 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions. The average Briton’s wardrobe contains over 50 unworn items, and at the same time we’re landfilling a staggering 350,000 tonnes of clothing each year. Buying fewer new clothes, looking after the ones we have and passing on those we no longer wear are key actions for all of us to take on for a sustainable future. Take part in Oxfam Great Britain's #SecondhandSeptember and only buy second-hand this month. #CircularEconomy ... See MoreSee Less

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2 months ago

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Butterfly Conservation's Big Butterfly Count is here! Between now and 4th August find a sunny spot and spend 15 minutes recording all the of the butterflies and moths that you see. You can download an ID guide on their website, or use their free app. Once you've done, add your county via the website or app - these will be added to the interactive map. Happy spotting!🦋 🔎Take part here: bigbutterflycount.org #citizenscience #BigButterflyCount ... See MoreSee Less

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