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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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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
Starting & Developing Your Community Group: Successful SusSH July Workshop!
July saw the usual SusSH Group Leaders’ Gathering replaced with a special workshop on Starting & Developing Your Community Group. Attendees at the event, held in South Brent, were able to hear from expert speakers on the ‘nuts and bolts’ topics of getting groups going and moving onwards and upwards.
July 19, 2023
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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.
100+
Volunteers
Charity
Project Cost
Sustainable Malborough and South Huish (SMASH)
Renewable energy and energy conservation, public event organisation, community activities on biodiversity and nature conservation.
20-100
Volunteers
Parish Council working group
Project Cost
Projects
Build Community with a New Hub
Moor Imagination Collective intend to develop a community hub in Buckfastleigh
20+
Volunteers
£50k +
Project Cost
Promote Earth Friendly Values Around Our Food
Workshops promoting Earth Friendly values around food from the Deer Wood Trust
5-20
Volunteers
£5k - £50k
Project Cost
Living Churchyards: Protect Wildlife in Your Local Churchyard
Devon Living Churchyards Project encourages churches to support wildlife
20+
Volunteers
£50k +
Project Cost
