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Farm Carbon Workshop: Learn how to weatherproof your farm
Wednesday 17 April 2024 3.02pm
Herefordshire Council are delighted to be partnering with 4R Reassurance to deliver a farm carbon workshop, featuring regenerative agricultural consultancy Neils Corfield, focusing on grazing and mixed farming operations. The changing climate is cre…
Greener Footprints Sandwich Session Webinar Series kicks off
Friday 22 March 2024 1.06pm
Yesterday, 21.03.24, saw the new series of mini webinars through the Greener Footprints initiative – known as Sandwich Sessions – kick off with an insight into Electric Vehicle Charging in Herefordshire. The session included information on EV chargi…
HCNP board webinar - Your questions answered
Tuesday 12 March 2024 10.36am
On the 29th February, Herefordshire council, Herefordshire Green Network and members of the Herefordshire Climate and Nature Partnership (HCNP) Board came together to deliver a Webinar, sharing an insight into the achievements, activities and plans o…
Upcoming webinar - HCNP board and Herefordshire council
Wednesday 14 February 2024 10.31am
Herefordshire Climate and Nature Partnership Board was set up just over two years ago as a key part of Herefordshire Council's mission to deliver a net zero and nature-rich county. What has it been up to? Join us to gather an insight into the achiev…
Whitecross High School says no to single-use plastic
Thursday 1 February 2024 2.08pm
Whitecross High School is putting an end to single-use plastic bottles. At Whitecross High School, a passionate, student-led eco team has been on a mission to reduce plastic waste within the school. Last year, their dedication took a bold turn when…
Winners announced in Herefordshire's inaugural Greener Footprints Business Champions Awards
Thursday 30 November 2023 11.57am
As we head into 2024, there's clearly real ambition across businesses, organisations and their employees to see a transformation when it comes to climate action. As Greener Footprints announce the winners of their Business Champions Awards they have,…
Schools Energy & Climate Change Webinar
Monday 23 October 2023 1.27pm
A webinar organised to share to information on new free support that is now available for schools in Herefordshire. Led by Herefordshire Council’s Sustainability & Climate Change team, in partnership with Let’s Go Zero. Thursday 9th November, 4p…
Enjoy a local feast with Herefordshire Food Alliance this Autumn
Wednesday 18 October 2023 2.45pm
The Herefordshire Food Alliance are working to build good local food for all - and this means food that is good for our rivers and countryside too! They are running three events this Autumn celebrating food which has been produced locally by Herefo…
Farmers in Herefordshire share what’s possible in their mission to cut carbon
Tuesday 3 October 2023 2.25pm
A new innovative programme of farm carbon audits – part of Herefordshire’s Greener Footprints initiative – is helping farmers in Herefordshire discover and share what’s possible in their mission to cut carbon and remain competitive. At a special even…
Herefordshire Businesses Benefit from Free Energy Audits – with More up for Grabs!
Tuesday 19 September 2023 4.02pm
Businesses from across the county have been taking advantage of a new scheme providing free energy audits as part of a campaign to reduce carbon emissions. The energy audits have been offered to members of the Greener Footprints ’30 for 2030’ initia…
Upcycling made easy
Thursday 17 August 2023 4.05pm
Do you want to reduce waste, save money and be unique? Then this is your moment to explore the beauty and benefits of upcycling… Looking for a fabulous way to entertain the kids this holiday, or a gift for that impossible-to-buy-for friend, or just…
Small steps (and cycle rides) can make the biggest difference...
Wednesday 2 August 2023 2.38pm
During the county's first Greener Footprints Week in June, everyone who made a pledge to help the environment was entered into a grand prize draw to win a bike, and the first one has been picked up and cycled away by Llangrove's Lucy Hoare, pictured…
Greener Footprints Business Champion Awards Launched
Thursday 6 July 2023 10.23am
We are opening nominations for the Greener Footprints Business Champion of the Year and Greener Footprints Team of the Year Awards. We are looking for individuals and teams who have put in extra effort to make a difference to the planet. Perhaps you…
Get involved in Greener Footprints Week
Friday 9 June 2023 12.49pm
From 10-18 June we’re holding our first ever Greener Footprints Week in Herefordshire, as part of Great Big Green Week – and we want you to get involved! Click here to find out more.
Hereford FC join the Greener Footprints ’30 for 2030’ as the campaign launches its first Awareness Week
Friday 9 June 2023 12.46pm
Herefordshire's Greener Footprints campaign has announced that Hereford Football Club has signed up as its 30th ‘30 for 2030’ ambassador. Launched in spring 2022, the ’30 for 2030’ business initiative set out to bring together organisations from acr…