The Plastic Free Gathering The Plastic Free Gathering, an organisation concerned about the impact of single-use plastic and plastic pollution, are organising their second annual Gathering / conference on Saturday 6th June at Watershed, Bristol (and online) to bring together everyone concerned about this issue, so as to drive forward ambitious action on plastic. The event will showcase ground breaking ideas and solutions with a programme full of discussions and case studies from those leading the change. Attendees will hear from inspiring changemakers leading the way in the reduction of single-use plastics, and collaborate with attendees. The Gathering will be an
Big Plastic Count Don’t forget to take part in the Big Plastic Count next week, 9th – 15th March. More details here Food Waste Action Week 9th – 15th March is also Food Waste Action Week. Click here for more details. Local Power Plan Great British Energy and The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero have released their Local Power Plan, which aims to ensure that communities directly benefit from the energy they help to produce. Click here to read EST’s take on this.
The Big Plastic Count 🗓 Save the date: 9th –15th March 2026 Get ready to count again! 💥For one week in March, thousands of people from households, schools and communities across the country will take part in the UK’s biggest people-powered investigation into household plastic waste. By counting every piece of plastic packaging people throw away, together the true scale of the UK’s plastics crisis will be uncovered and there will be calls to the government to do more about it. Will you join in? Thanks to The National Lottery Community Fund, The Big Plastic Count will keep going through to 2028 – working
If you are looking for some new ideas for your New Year resolutions, have a look at these suggestions from the Natural History Museum. Their final suggestion for helping the planet is ‘Spread the word’ which is, after all, what HGN is all about.
Eco centresw is a small sustainability charity currently developing an app that will encourage people to take more action at home and in their community. To help them do this, they need the views of people like you: individuals, groups, and other organisations who want to see more done to protect our planet, locally and nationally. Can you help them by filling out this brief survey and passing it on to other people, groups, or organisations you know who are concerned about or active in some aspect of sustainability or environmental protection? They need input from as many
🗓 Save the date: 9th –15th March 2026 Get ready to count again! 💥For one week in March, thousands of people from households, schools and communities across the country will take part in the UK’s biggest people-powered investigation into household plastic waste. By counting every piece of plastic packaging people throw away, together the true scale of the UK’s plastics crisis will be uncovered and there will be calls to the government to do more about it. Will you join in? Thanks to The National Lottery Community Fund, The Big Plastic Count will keep going through to 2028 – working with communities to
PTES, RSPB, National Trust, Rewilding Britain, Marine Conservation Society and many others are joining forces for the first-ever Wild Summit, a full day dedicated to celebrating UK nature and building the collective momentum needed to restore it. There will be inspiring speakers, expert panels, interactive workshops, and meaningful conversations. The summit is designed to showcase the incredible work already happening and highlight the vital role every sector must play in helping the UK restore wildlife and protect 30% of land and sea by 2030. It is taking place at the Bristol Beacon on 11th September 2025. It is also possible
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Click here to read the latest Greener Footprints Bulletin from Herefordshire Council
Click here to read the latest newsletter from the Friends of the River Wye, including ways to get involved and the upcoming event organised by Herefordshire Wildlife Trust: Reviving the Wye – Free community event! Join HWT at Bartonsham Meadows, Hereford on Sat 26th July (11am–4pm) for a chilled day of workshops, nature and wellbeing by the river Expect: Picnics + river views Willow & rush weaving Puppet workshops Wellbeing sessions Live river songs Beetles, bees + more… This is a relaxed, all-ages event — just bring a picnic and something to sit on This event is being delivered as part of the Howard Bulmer Young Nature Champion Award, facilitated
The Plastic Free Gathering 2025 Saturday 20th September, 10am-6pm Crowne Plaza Hotel Birmingham City Centre or online The Plastic Free Gathering is a one day summit of talks bringing together everyone concerned about plastic pollution and single-use plastics, to drive forward ambitious action on plastic. It will showcase ground breaking ideas and solutions with a programme full of discussions and case studies from those leading the change. Hear from inspiring changemakers leading the way in the reduction of single-use plastics, and collaborate with attendees. The Gathering will be an opportunity to connect the dots, forming a collective voice across the UK calling for Action
