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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
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
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New E-bike scheme to be launched in Totnes
A new fleet of hireable electric bikes will be available on the streets of Totnes in June.
May 9, 2025
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The Kingsbridge GO Electric Show
On Monday 26th May, the GO Electric Show in Kingsbridge’s Town Square will look at some of what, eventually, we will all need to use to get around whether it’s e-cars, e-bikes, e-boats or e-other!
April 29, 2025
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Community Composting weekend a great success
On 26th/27th April we hosted our 2nd annual Community Composting Masterclass. The event brought together existing groups with new and emerging ones to learn, discuss, connect, share and inspire.
April 27, 2025
Resources
Groups
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
Less than 5
Volunteers
Informal Network
Project Cost
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
Engage your Community with a Nature & Climate Fair
Village summer Fair for South Brent with a focus on sustainability
20+
Volunteers
£5k - £50k
Project Cost
Tackle Food Waste with a Community Fridge
South Brent Community Fridge prevents food waste & helps with cost of living
5-20
Volunteers
<£5k
Project Cost
Host Climate and Nature Event with Local Sustainability Groups
A joint project led by SMASH with speakers, stalls and networking opportunities
5-20
Volunteers
<£5k
Project Cost
