Share, Repair, Reduce, Reuse

Whether we like it or not, we live in a consumerist world. Walk into any shop and you will see aisles of products packaged in single use plastics, as well as many disposable or ‘short-life’ goods. We are constantly being encouraged to buy more than we really need. Our homes are filled with many items that end their days in land-fill (here or abroad), incinerators or in our rivers and oceans

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Here in the South Hams there are a number of projects run through our community groups and companies whose volunteers clean up some of this waste, run re-use and recycling projects and also encourage residents and visitors to consider alternatives when purchasing products. 

Hopefully some of the projects on this website may provide ideas and inspiration.  Many established groups will be more than happy to talk with you about setting up your own project and may be able to share resources to make it easier.  Why write a Risk Assessment from scratch when you can probably modify one that is already written?

If you have a project that fits into this category but isn’t listed here please ‘add a project’ so that we can share the good work you are doing. 

Get in touch with Ben Bryant, our Saving Earth Resources Mentor, for any further information or advice on ben@sussh.org

News

Community Energy in Totnes - A Talk

Community Energy in Totnes - A Talk

Explore how local community energy can benefit your pocket, your community and your planet, and how TRESOC is helping to guide Totnes into a more sustainable and resilient energy future.

July 1, 2025
Moor Trees showcases its achievements and ambition to see 10 million more trees take root on Dartmoor

Moor Trees showcases its achievements and ambition to see 10 million more trees take root on Dartmoor

Marking its 25th anniversary, Moor Trees asks supporters to embrace its vision of luscious woodland on Dartmoor by 2050 to help combat the climate and nature crises

June 30, 2025
Greener East Allington report increased wildlife along newly fenced stream

Greener East Allington report increased wildlife along newly fenced stream

A polluted watercourse sees the return of insects and birds after management and restoration

June 30, 2025

Groups

Kingsbridge Mens' Shed

Kingsbridge Mens' Shed

We cover project work and small woodwork tasks, with a focus on companionship and knowledge sharing.

5-20
Volunteers
Charity
Project Cost
Sustainable Marldon

Sustainable Marldon

Less than 5
Volunteers
Informal Network
Project Cost
Marldon Community Composting

Marldon Community Composting

The group has two main aims: one to educate people about the benefits of composting; and secondly to create a community site.

5-20
Volunteers
Community Association
Project Cost

Projects

Create Climate & Nature Lending Library

Create Climate & Nature Lending Library

ReUsing the Big Red Telephone Box as lending library for climate & nature books

<5
Volunteers
Free
Project Cost
Connect Communities to Take Practical Carbon Saving Action

Connect Communities to Take Practical Carbon Saving Action

Transition Streets is an award-winning project that brings neighbours together

Volunteers
Project Cost
Promote Earth Friendly Values Around Our Food

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