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ECO-GUIDES

Welcome to our hub for greener living in Wingfield and Stowford! Here, we’ve gathered practical resources to help reduce our community’s environmental footprint and build a more sustainable future together. Let’s explore ways to make eco-friendly changes across different areas of our lives.

Our Whole Footprint

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Our Homes

Our homes account for a large portion of local carbon emissions. By making small adjustments, like adding insulation, using energy-efficient lighting, or switching to low-carbon heating, we can significantly reduce our energy use. Discover grants, tips, and services for improving your home's sustainability.

Our Homes

Goods and Services

Reducing consumption, choosing to repair or reuse items, and supporting local eco-friendly businesses help lower the environmental impact of the goods and services we use. Find recommendations for second-hand shops, repair cafes, and local sustainable brands here.

Goods and Services

Waste and Recycling

Adopting practices like recycling, composting, and reducing single-use plastics can significantly cut down on waste. Find out about local recycling facilities, composting tips, and ideas for reducing waste in your home and the community.

Waste and Recycling

Finance and Investments

Financial choices have a big impact on climate change. Consider moving investments to green funds, supporting banks that align with sustainability goals, or exploring community investment options that support renewable energy and local eco-projects.

Finance and Investments

Travel

From reducing car travel to considering greener options like cycling, public transit, or electric vehicles, we can collectively cut down on transport emissions. Check out options for car-sharing schemes, electric bike rentals, and bus routes to make travel more sustainable.

Travel

Conservation

Wingfield and Stowford are home to rich natural habitats that support local biodiversity. Learn how conservation efforts like planting native species, avoiding pesticides, and participating in rewilding projects can enhance our environment and protect local wildlife.

Conservation

Loneliness

Creating a connected community is essential for well-being and sustainability. Loneliness can indirectly contribute to consumption patterns and resource use. By fostering a sense of connection, we can make greener choices together. Explore community events, volunteer groups, and social activities.

Loneliness

Downloadable Guides

Here you can download easy-to-follow guides designed to help you make sustainable choices at home and in our community. These guides cover a variety of topics to reduce our collective environmental impact and support local biodiversity. Simply click on the links below to download the guides that interest you!

These guides are here to make sustainable choices easy and achievable for every resident. Each step we take contributes to a healthier, greener Wingfield and Stowford.

 

Thank you for helping build a resilient, eco-friendly community!

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