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How to dispose of disposables?

It’s a fact of modern life that we live in a throwaway society, so much of what we buy is designed to be disposed of immediately after use. From the moment they’re born many babies are put into disposable nappies, and according to the book The Human Footprint before they’re toilet trained each child on… Read More »How to dispose of disposables?

Your chance to win £100! Fill in the Climate Awareness Partnership Sidmouth survey!

Sidmouth Town Council is seeking the views of Sid Valley residents on climate change and is offering entry into a £100 prize draw for anyone who completes their online survey. Thermal images from the town council’s infrared camera Read more about your chance to win £100 here on the CAPS news page. The link to the survey… Read More »Your chance to win £100! Fill in the Climate Awareness Partnership Sidmouth survey!

Gazing at Gaia

There’s much talk about the footprints we individually and collectively leave on the planet as humans, but how often, asks Jo Earlam, can we step back and consider the bigger picture of our impact on Earth? An installation of artwork ‘Gaia’, the name for the Greek goddess of Earth, on display at Exeter Cathedral gives… Read More »Gazing at Gaia

Roads, roads, roads

If there’s one issue to excite folk, then that’s the issue of ‘roads’ – whether it’s potholes or bypasses or new roads. Exmouth’s going to have a new road: Multi-million pound investment secured to Level Up Exmouth | The Devon Daily The problem is that new roads generally mean more traffic which means more pollution… Read More »Roads, roads, roads

Quality of Life

From the Carbon Savvy newsletter – some pointers to how we can live a bit better: Quality of Life Doing more of the things you love reduces your carbon footprint– Photo courtesy of @bejaminmanley, Unsplash Happy New Year!  For many, this is a time for reflection and resolutions. Often these focus on doing good for… Read More »Quality of Life

CAPS @ STC! Climate Awareness Partnership @ Sidmouth Town Council!

The Town Council have been promoting the CAPS on their news pages: . Climate Awareness Partnership Sidmouth – Sidmouth Town Council And at the end of the month, the Town Council website will have more to reveal… Watch this space!