Make 2023 A Sustainable Christmas!

Are you dreaming of a sustainable Christmas this year? – Ways to cut waste, and give gifts that are more sustainable and reusable? Luckily, there are plenty of options here […]
Have you visited your local repair café?

It’s International Repair Day on 21 October – and this year the theme is “Repair for Everyone“. It’s part of a campaign to remove barriers to getting items fixed, asking […]
Become Green Together – last chance for organisations to apply!

Last chance for environmental support through Become Green Together Local voluntary and community organisations are invited to apply to Become Green Together: a programme designed to give you practical, accessible […]
Westogether – Grass roots organisations join together to raise awareness of the climate crisis in West Cumbria

Westogether is as an informal group of grass roots organisations in West Cumbria who are keen to do more to raise awareness of the climate crisis, support communities to cut […]
New Ullswater Bus bid to cut car journeys

A pilot initiative by Stagecoach is running a new Ullswater Bus service this summer. The service connects destinations such as Lowther Castle and Pooley Bridge with holiday accommodation around the […]
Staveley ebike scheme blazes trail

Owing to the success of Staveley’s ground-breaking ebike hire scheme, it’s organisers, community group Sustainability and Energy Network in Staveley (SENS) have published a comprehensive manual to inspire and support […]
Great Big Green Week – A great big Cumbrian climate celebration!

Over 70 events took place last June as part of Great Big Green Week – all with one thing in common – to celebrate climate positive action that is taking […]
Over 50 Great Big Green Week events across Cumbria

Great Big Green Week kicks off on Saturday 10 June, and there are stacks of events across the county, so there’s bound to be something for you, near you! All […]
Community Climate Grants receive £15,000 funding boost

A Community Climate Grant fund launched by Cumbria Action for Sustainability has been given a £15,000 boost by South Lakeland District Council. The fund, also backed by the National Lottery, […]
New electric vehicle chargepoints launched in Kendal

Residents of Kendal who are considering switching to an electric vehicle now have the option to charge up at the Peppercorn Lane public car park, thanks to two new fast […]