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Cllr Chowns with sustainably wrapped christmas gifts

Less waste, more magic: Guide to a greener Christmas launched

Tuesday 6 December 2022 9.19am

Greener Footprints Herefordshire has launched a new guide to enjoying a more sustainable Christmas, packed full of great ideas for reducing waste – and saving money. The guide includes 25 tips for gorgeous gift ideas, seasonal decorating, waste-free…

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Carbon workout guide- how to become a Climate Champion

Tuesday 27 September 2022 2.16pm

We've teamed up with Hereford City Youth Councillor, Anna Darwood, to put together a new guide on climate action for young people in Herefordshire. The free online guide is packed full of practical advice covering travel, shopping, fashion and more.…

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Carbon Workout Guide for Farmers

Wednesday 27 July 2022 3.46pm

A new Carbon Workout Guide for Farmers has been launched as part of the Herefordshire Greener Footprints campaign to help the farming community to reduce their carbon footprint. With rising energy costs, changes to trade agreements and the war in Uk…

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Greener Footprints carbon workout guide, save money, save the environment

How to save money by going green: new guide launched

Tuesday 17 May 2022 5.31pm

A new 'Carbon Workout' guide has been launched as part of the Herefordshire Greener Footprints campaign to help local people save money, while doing their bit for the environment at the same time. With spiralling energy bills, rising food prices and…

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Herefordshire businesses step up to climate challenge

Thursday 12 May 2022 2.43pm

Within just weeks of its launch, more than ten businesses have already come forward to join the Greener Footprints ’30 for 2030’ campaign, helping to lead the way towards a low-carbon nature-rich Herefordshire. The ’30 for 2030’ initiative puts the…

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30 for 2030 launches in Herefordshire

Thursday 24 March 2022 4.43pm

The 30 for 2030 initiative has launched this week aiming to encourage Herefordshire businesses to share their journey as they work towards becoming net zero, while inspiring other organisations along the way. Find out more about how your business or…

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ECHO Herefordshire received a grant to increase biodiversity at their horticultural project at Eaton Barn, Stoke Prior

Climate and Nature Grant making a difference

Wednesday 9 March 2022 10.17am

Local community groups across Herefordshire are reaping the benefits of funding awarded as part of the Community Climate and Nature Grant Scheme.  Herefordshire based non-profit groups, organisations and Parish Councils were invited to apply for fun…

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Carbon workout for your garden, Fox amongst flowers looking up at the Greener Footprints logo

Give your garden a carbon workout!

Thursday 3 March 2022 5.21pm

Find out how you can take some positive steps to make your garden a better place for nature by downloading the new 'Carbon workout guide for gardens'.  This new six point guide has been put together by Herefordshire Wildlife Trust in partnership wit…

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Greener footprints guide, new year new you - new greener footprint

22 ways to show you care for the environment and nature in 2022

Wednesday 2 February 2022 1.20pm

As Herefordshire works towards becoming carbon zero by 2030, the Greener Footprints campaign has put together a range of environmentally-led practicalideas for New Year’s Resolutions that require next to zero effort – some of which are already well p…

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Citizens' Climate Assembly

Tuesday 1 February 2022 8.46am

The Citizens’ Climate Assembly met in January to help shape how Herefordshire Council meets the challenges of climate change. The Citizens’ Climate Assembly brought together a randomly selected group of people who broadly represented the entire comm…

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