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Environmental Audit Committee

October 3, 2023October 7, 2023 SOSWatkins

Philip Dunne – MP for Ludlow – chair od the Environment Audit Committee writes to the Prime Minister to ask some very pertinent questions about Rishi Sunak’s recent announcement. See the letter here: (more…) Read More

Empowering Ashington’s journey to net zero

September 21, 2023September 21, 2023 SOSWatkins

Save Our Shropshire CIO ventured beyond the borders of Shropshire to deliver Climate Change education to Ashington and other Councils in Northumberland back in May. Ten councillors received their Carbon Literacy certificate last Tuesday evening – September 19th. Three other councillors not in the picture also got certificates. Photo Credit: (more…) Read More

Somerset Eco-Homes

August 31, 2023August 31, 2023 SOSWatkins

Newland Homes has built “Eco-Homes” in Somerset. Fantastic. It is great to see that a builder is taking the initiative to build homes that are fit for the future. In our education we are encouraging people to buy homes which make a big impact on their energy consumption, using the (more…) Read More

Solar Farms and Benefits to Local Councils

July 21, 2023July 21, 2023 SOSWatkins

There is increasing interest in developing Solar Farms on land that is suitable, which will require discussion with Parish and Town councils. Their communities could benefit from reducing energy costs for local householders and businesses. Hence, not only will this help reduce our dependence on oil and gas, but it (more…) Read More

Magic Bags

February 22, 2023February 23, 2023 SOSWatkins

Help Avoid Food Waste Too Good to go is a great way to help avoid food waste. Their anti-food waste app lets you rescue delicious, unsold food from businesses to save it from going to waste. The app powers their efforts to build an anti-food waste movement. You can find (more…) Read More

Smart Meter users can get money back on their electricity

February 14, 2023February 14, 2023 SOSWatkins

USwitch allows you to compare the costs of getting and using Broadband, Mobiles, Energy, Personal Finance and Insurance. If you want to switch Energy providers, they will give you the details of which energy providers you could use, and if you provide your gas and electricity usage over the last (more…) Read More

Shropshire Live Featured Article – good for the planet

January 31, 2023January 31, 2023 SOSWatkins

Shropshire Live online magazine has published an editorial, discussing how people can save money while saving the planet. At the moment people might be forgiven for thinking it is unnecessary to do so. Some may say it’s better to focus on the cost of living crisis. But at our upcoming (more…) Read More

Plant-based Ice Creams

January 14, 2023January 16, 2023 SOSWatkins

We all love ice creams as children or adults. They make great “snacks” and are core to many recipes for puddings. Of course, for years they have been based on dairy milk, which is bad for the planet. An 80 g ice lolly generates around 70 g of CO2e. A (more…) Read More

UK Lords says behaviour change essential

October 13, 2022October 13, 2022 SOSWatkins

The House of Lords’ environment and climate change committee published a report on behaviour change and environmental goals today (12 October), for which they took evidence from 146 organisations including businesses, local authorities, charities and think tanks. According to the report, nearly a third (32%) of emission savings by 2035 (more…) Read More

UK Government accepts climate change strategy unlawful