Education & Engagement

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Education and engagement are vital in tackling climate change. By providing knowledge and awareness about the environment, we empower individuals to make informed decisions and take meaningful action. Engaging people in the climate challenge fosters a sense of responsibility and collective effort, driving positive change for a sustainable future.

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Easy Ways to Make a Change

Summer can be a tricky time to keep the momentum for your environmental work going. So, as we approach the end of August, we’ve put together a list of a few ways to develop your personal climate and nature actions and get things moving again!

August 21, 2023

Sustainable Business News: Community Shop, Ownership Opportunity and Sustainable Business Support

The South Hams is jam packed with businesses looking to operate in a sustainable way for communities and the environment. Two local businesses are making big changes, with Harbertonford’s village shop coming into community ownership and zero waste shop Green & Wild searching for new owners, and Devon company Planet & People may be of interest to those of you hoping to make your own business more sustainable.

July 27, 2023

Can You Share What You Know? Spread Your Knowledge and Passion

We’ve been busy adding some new mentors to our Find Support page and would love to hear from you if you can offer mentoring, speaking, training or consulting to groups and organisations in the South Hams.

July 24, 2023

Events

Networking Walk & Picnic for Community-Led Nature Projects

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TWO DAY Community Composting Gathering & Masterclass

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Planning for Climate and Nature

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Resources

Talk: Food Waste Prevention

Emma Croft, Food Rescue Project Manager from Devon County Council and Recycle Devon, discusses food waste, community fridges and more!

Talk: Community Renewable Energy

Als Parker, Founding Director of Devon Energy Community Interest Company (devonenergycic.co.uk), discusses community renewable energy projects with an emphasis on community ownership and local supply

Talk: Learn about Community Fridges

Inga Page introduces the Ashburton Community Fridge and discusses the importance of community fridges and how to get your own up and running!

Groups

Sustainable South Brent

We now have a number of well-established projects, including the Marsh Composting Centre, a school garden, a hedges and woodland group and the 4B's. We have more than 200 members. SSB works closely with South Brent Parish Council who declared a Climate and Ecological Emergency in 2019. The Trustee group is presently reviewing strategic priorities and is currently focussing new effort around transport and energy projects.