As much as our widespread reliance on plastics may seem inseverable, transformative change is possible. “Look what happened to asbestos. That industry [all but] disappeared,… Read More »Can we farm without plastic?

More than 50 countries, including the UK, have called for an end to plastic pollution by 2040. But the organisers of Earth Day want to go further,… Read More »Earth Day 2024: 22nd April: Planet vs Plastics

“It’s clear from these results that the plastic waste problem is not getting any better, and that recycling is not going to solve it. New… Read More »The Big Plastic Count: throwing away billions of pieces of rubbish

“Ministers should develop proposals like a frequent flyer tax to reduce the demand for air travel, if other measures aimed at cutting aviation emissions fall… Read More »Would a ‘frequent flyer levy’ work?

The first feature length documentary film with an impact campaign to be made about regenerative farming and agroecology in the UK. . It’s clear we… Read More »‘Six inches of soil’: looking after the soil on our farms

“The government’s own report shows the popularity of LTNs; and the ‘trial then consult’ approach as being successful in broad terms.” [London Cycling Campaign] “LTN schemes… Read More »How can Low-Traffic Neighbourhoods work?

… reducing your emissions… mixing business and pleasure… saving money… And why not use a specialised platforms such as Trainline Business… There are a lot of… Read More »Take the train for business trips!

Essebeare Farm, Witheridge, Devon – a ‘Pasture For Life’ certified organic farm which focuses on rotational grazing, hedge and bank restoration and agroforestry. . The Pasture… Read More »‘Rewinding to restore biodiversity’: a livestock farm in Devon

“Taking action can at least help with mental health.” [psychologists Fiona Charlson of the University of Queensland and Tara Crandon of QIMR Berghofer] . Generally… Read More »Moving from exhaustion to motivation and empowerment

… from construction to consumer products… . These pages have just looked at innovative materials to reuse waste – including repurposing and recycling. But this is not just… Read More »Innovative materials to reduce carbon

Going beyond recycling – reduce, repair, reuse, repurpose. “In Africa we have been practising the circular economy for centuries.” [Ghislain Irakoze, CEO and founder of Wastezon,… Read More »Innovative materials to reuse waste 

Should we have citizens’ assemblies for Sidmouth/East Devon? It’s been happening with the New South Yorkshire citizens’ assembly, the Southampton Citizens’ Climate Assembly and the Wandsworth Citizens’ Assembly on air quality. .… Read More »Citizens assemblies: enhancing democracy or bureaucracy?

“The unfairness of Dublin Airport seeking to grow passenger numbers by 25%, while farmers must cut their emissions by the same amount.” [Irish Farmers Association]… Read More »Why are farmers so angry? Why are ‘flights over food’ prioritised?

As digital and creative now dominate the economy and as working from home even by the seaside is becoming the norm – and in Devon, “the world of remote working… Read More »Getting better digital connectivity in rural communities

“At a recent committee, councillors couldn’t agree whether to grant or refuse planning permission and instead voted to visit the site before making a decision.” [Local… Read More »Allowing a warehouse or a vaccination centre at Greendale Business Park?