15 years of the National Cycle Network
- Published
- 08 Sep 2010
- By
- Paul Northup
Sustrans invites you to join the ‘party on the path’ this month as this Saturday marks the 15th anniversary of the National Cycle Network.
At over 12,600 miles long, the network carries more than a million walking and cycling journeys every single day.
Take part in the celebrations by joining your nearest birthday ride or walk and you could win a beautiful Globe bike.
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Turn Your Cards Back Into Trees
- Published
- 29 Jan 2010
- By
- Martin Wroe
Back of envelope this, but … two and a half thousand Generous members times, say, 30 Christmas cards each, makes … 75,000 Christmas cards. All ready to recycle. Here’s how.
Take down your cards from the mantelpiece, unpin the drawing pins...
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Act for Copenhagen
- Published
- 30 Nov 2009
- By
- Paul Northup
With a surprising amount of political momentum generated at the Commonwealth Conference in Trinidad, hopes are picking up again for an agreement that might mean lasting change being made in Copenhagen in just a few days time.
Here’s just one way that...
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Buy Nothing Day - 28.11.09
- Published
- 26 Nov 2009
- By
- Paul Northup
This Saturday, November 28th, is Buy Nothing Day (UK). It’s a day where you challenge yourself, your family and friends to switch off from shopping and tune into life. The rules are simple: for 24 hours you will detox from shopping and anyone...
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Terminating TVs?
- Published
- 22 Nov 2009
- By
- Paul Northup
California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has praised his State’s legislature for passing new regulations that will require manufacturers of LCD and plasma televisions to meet progressively stricter energy guidelines, starting in 2011.
The average...
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- Use your car less in 2009 (walk, cycle or share lifts instead – even just to church!)
17 committed - Slow down, calm down – stick to the speed limit
16 committed - Switch off and unplug appliances and chargers
16 committed - Stop taking carrier plastic carrier bags from shops
14 committed - Recycle Your Greetings Cards
14 committed - Give something (or many things!) away – and de-clutter your life
13 committed - Choose to have one meat-free day a week in your home
12 committed - Turn off the tap when brushing your teeth
11 committed - Compost your leftovers
11 committed - Recycle your stuff
10 committed
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Use your car less in 2009 (walk, cycle or share lifts instead – even just to church!)
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