At our April meeting we were given a great talk on green finance by Madela.  Thank you.  There are £trillions in pension funds, and we can contact them and ask pertinent questions about what companies are they invested in.  There's a big difference between banks and the degree of support  given in financing fossil fuel projects.  At least one of our members has changed their bank as a result of this knowledge, and found the process quick and easy.  

April 2024 Book "Green money" by David Macdonald recommended.

Appeal to respond to Stansted night flights Government proposes lifting limits:

stanstedairportwatch.com/press-releases/your-community-needs-you/

Recommendations:

Use coffee grounds to deter slugs

Book One Pot, Pan, Planet by Anna Jones

The March 2024 meet was to discuss the repair cafe planned for end of June.

Between meetings, our Whats App group discussed the possibility of compiling a sustainable cook book involving as few plastic-packed ingredients as possible and efficiently batch cooking.

Our February meeting was all about clothes mending - many a favourite had its life extened.

29th January 2024  SLC meeting saw some good ideas being shared: sessions on green finance and green energy were suggested, as well as a Swish (a swap shop for clothes) event,  a community hub could be set up for sharing useful but rarely used things, and a repair pop-up could be trialled.

 

In 2025 we expect East Herts Council to move to a three-week collection cycle of glass, plastics, cans, plastic bags and wrapping / cardboard and paper / non-recyclable waste. Garden waste will be collected independently. Food waste will be collected every week.  New smaller bins will be distributed for the non-recyclable waste, with the existing black bin being used for paper and cardboard.

 

January 2024   'Ethical consumer' magazine recommended.

November 2023  

A Christmas wreath-making session, with Barbara showing us how - every one a winner.

 

Sustainable dog food recommendations:

Yora pet insect-based eco food can be obtained direct or from Pets Corner

Butternut Box will collect packaging for recycling if asked.

Real Raw is ethically sourced - www.naturaw.co.uk 

September 2023  An enjoyable and useful mending session where Anne showed us how to mend clothes