Hello and welcome to this weeks newsletter.
A big thank you to all who joined Southampton common forum and CrowdLeaf on Friday for the evening litter pick. Although it got dark very quickly a lot of rubbish was still collected.
The week in the wildlife is a stunning reminder of why we set out to protect our environment.
If you have an event or article you would like to share on our newsletter please let us know and we will see if we can help! đŸ™‚
Climate Change and Pollution
Is meats climate impact too hot for politicians?
Climate change apathy, not denial, is the biggest threat to our planet
UK steps toward zero-carbon economy
Climate change experts to advise on net zero emissions target
Trump: Climate change scientists have ‘political agenda’
Emergency pollution plan starts in Delhi. Here are things that are banned from today
Huge reduction in meat-eating ‘essential’ to avoid climate breakdown
Never exercise at rush hour: six ways to avoid air pollution
How 1.5 degree could change the world
Wildlife and Conservation
Exmouth split over pipeline factory proposed for gulf that supports Ningaloo Reef
Army, royalty and presidents intensify the war on poachers at illegal wildlife trade summit
Praying mantis seen hunting fish in the wild for the first time ever
Wildlife official grins next to dead ‘family of baboons’ after slaughtering them
New Zealand bird of the year: ‘drunk, gluttonous ‘ kereru pigeon wins
Recycling and Sustainability
How to live plastic free: Some tips that might help
PepsiCo inks deal for 100 per cent recycled plastic packaging
Meet the female farmer who has launched a “farm to arm” fashion business
Events
Accelerating the Clean Economy in the South – Tickets
Green drinks – Portsmouth 18th October
Repair Cafe Portsmouth 20th October
Handy Websites
Here is an great article with some great tips on living plastic free.
Check Out the Eco Collective who offer 100% vegan products and offer gluten free and organic produce.
Something we look to help businesses do in the future. If you are a business that is in the waste(not) business please get in touch –Mixed Plastic Banks In Southampton
Here is Southampton’s list on what to put into your blue lid recycling bin: What Can I Recycle?
Pledge Your Commitment To Improving Hampshires Recycling Habits
This brilliant website gives tips and ideas about food waste and how to reduce it.
Instead of throwing out or bagging up (to gather dust) all those clothes children quickly grow out of this is a brilliant website to buy or sell unwanted children clothes. It is run by a busy mum who also knows what it’s like with ever growing children and the endless amount of clothes children accumulate.
‘Last year a quarter of the clothing we got rid of was simply thrown away. That’s a staggering 300,000 tonnes that went into landfill. So many of those items could have been re-used and enjoyed by a another child, instead of contributing to the destruction of the planet.’
Contact us!
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We would also like to start adding a directory to our newsletter, making it more accessible for everyone to gain information, join other environmental groups or eco-friendly businesses that sell eco-friendly products. If you or someone you know are interested, please contact us. We can also help advertise and advise on any campaigns and fundraising events, with the option to advertise on our webpage, facebook and newsletters.
Equally if you have an article or blog which is relevant to the local or global cause of making the world cleaner and greener or feel there is an issue that could be part of a discussion, then feel free to send it over and we can publish it.
Contact us via our website:
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vicky@crowdleaf.org.uk
ryan@crowdleaf.org.uk
On behalf of CrowdLeaf,
Vicky & Ryan
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See you next time!