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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
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Sharpham Trust in partnership with Ambios Ltd celebrate planting 3,000 trees
This winter marked a major milestone for The Sharpham Trust and Ambios as nearly 3,000 trees were planted as part of the Plymouth and South Devon Community Forest project across 10 hectares of land, supported by the energy and dedication of hundreds of volunteers, trainees, and local community members.
May 6, 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
Holbeton Parish Council Climate Change subcommittee
5-20
Volunteers
Parish Council working group
Project Cost
Ermington Environmental Group
Our aim is to focus on the needs of the residents of the village and the surrounding district in the areas of growing crops, recycling (composting, litter picking), wildlife surveys and sources of renewable energy.
5-20
Volunteers
Informal Network
Project Cost
Slapton Ley National Nature Reserve (Field Studies Council)
Cirl bunting habitat restoration, biodiversity surveys, management plan delivery, woodland management, hedgerow and tree planting and much much more!
20-100
Volunteers
Charity
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
Connect Communities to Take Practical Carbon Saving Action
Transition Streets is an award-winning project that brings neighbours together
Volunteers
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
