Cumbria Clothing Collective
Seeding change: Cumbria’s carrot pilot puts local food on the school menu
This Autumn term, primary schools in the county will be tucking into Cumbrian-grown carrots and discovering the benefits of local food through an exciting pilot scheme. Cumbrian Carrot Connections aims […]
Survey launched for residents to input into the future of waste collection
A ‘Community Conversation’ has been launched by Westmorland and Furness Council to gather people’s thoughts on current services in their area, the feedback received will help inform the council’s emerging […]
Exploring a mixed recycling facility: A behind-the-scenes tour!
Earlier this month, October 2024, members of the ZCCP team and the Cumbria Sustainability Network (CSN) had the unique opportunity to visit Cumbria Waste Management’s state-of-the-art Mixed Recycling Facility (MRF), […]
Emissions Reduction Action Plans Launched at Zero Carbon Cumbria Summit
This week marks a significant milestone in our journey towards a sustainable future, as the Zero Carbon Cumbria Partnership (ZCCP) publishes four sector emissions reduction pathways (ERPs) and action plans […]
Level up your recycling skills
It’s recycle week! And the perfect time to flag up some of the services here in Cumbria that will support your recycling needs – reducing the rubbish in landfill, reusing […]
International Food Waste and Loss Day
Half the UK’s food is imported from overseas – and worsening climate events, such as extreme heat, wildfire, and flooding, threaten our food security. International Food Waste and Loss […]
The Rebuild Site goes from strength to strength
As an example of a community focused, climate aware business The Rebuild Site has lots to offer. It was a recent recipient of the one of Cumbria Action for Sustainability […]
First sector group meeting bodes well for future progress
Four emissions sector groups consisting of 45 members in total from diverse Cumbrian organisations and businesses, met in-person on the 18th April to focus on the main sources of greenhouse […]
Clothing swaps: save money and reduce waste
A rise in environmental consciousness and a need for more budget-friendly options has seen clothing swaps increase in popularity here in Cumbria. Clothing swaps are events where gently used clothing […]