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Refilling - the 'new old' way of shopping

Refilling - the 'new old' way of shopping

Plastic is everywhere – it’s convenient and we use it all the time. The amount of plastic packaging we consume today reflects the lifestyles we live. In my kitchen this morning, I counted well over 50 items which are packaged in plastic – and I like to think of myself as

A Greener Byfield – promoting sustainability in a village community

A Greener Byfield – promoting sustainability in a village community

India Palmer On Saturday 14th January Byfield village held its first sustainability event in the village hall. The event came about through eco-enthusiasts India Palmer, who lives in Byfield, and Helen Buttrick, working with the village Parish Council. The Parish Council were extremely supportive of promoting sustainability in the community.

Welcome to Our New Home

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Welcome to Our New Home

🍃January 2023 marks an exciting time for CA-WN (Climate Action - West Northamptonshire) as we launch a new forum for the exchange of ideas, research and content on the climate and biodiversity crisis.https://exchange.ca-wn.org/ For our valued supporters, we thank you for your commitment to CA-WN. 2022

Warm Spaces

With a certain amount of irony, the combination of climate change and the rapid increase in fuel costs, it is no surprise that many – if not all – of us are turning down, or even turning off, the heating. Maintaining the most effective and efficient heat in your home is not

Local Matters - Boddington

by Mark Thompson, Boddington Sustainability Group Boddington: Pop: 720 (2010) 196 Households (2010) Boddington Parish is made up of two villages - Upper and Lower Boddington - located in West Northamptonshire and has a population of around 700. In July 2021, three newly elected parish councillors formed a new working