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Internationally Acclaimed Conceptual Artist and Activist Mary Ellen Carroll!s indestructible language Monumental Red Neon Artwork to Illuminate the Glasgow Skyline During 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Glasgow (COP26)

The work is on view from 30 October 2021 to 31 January 2022

The monumental neon artwork, indestructible language, by New York-based conceptual artist and activist Mary Ellen Carroll/MEC studios will launch at 7pm (GMT + 1) on Saturday, October 30, on the eve of UN Climate Conference in Glasgow (COP26).

indestructible language consists of three meter high illuminated red neon characters made of lead-free glass, powered 100% by renewable energy, spelling out the phrase: IT IS GREEN THINKS NATURE EVEN IN THE DARK. The artwork is situated on the roof of The Schoolhouse, an historic Victorian building in the centre of Glasgow, visible from COP 26 and the M8, the busiest motorway in Scotland, where it will be seen by millions both locally and virtually.

The installation – which also acts as a beacon – uses language to highlight the multiple meanings and areas of concern around the climate emergency, challenging viewers to respond to the work, to reflect on its many readings and their own actions around climate change. “IT IS” immediately states a condition, that the climate emergency is one of extreme relevance and a scientific fact; “GREEN”, a complimentary colour to the red neon letters, can represent plant growth, environmental campaigning, and the green economy. “THINKS” reinforces the human capacity to engage in cognitive acts to make informed decisions based in science, while “NATURE” signifies itself, earth, atmosphere, ecosystems and the outside. “EVEN” reminds us that the issue is nonpartisan and envisions a

rebalancing to carbon neutrality. “IN THE DARK” is a formal declaration: the artwork is only visible in the dark and this reflexive statement questions the viewer!s decision to choose to engage with or ignore the issue.

indestructible language is supported by Kind World Foundation, Love, Tito’s, MCM, Stardust, Sub Club, TransArt

Foundation, Turtle Conservancy, Urban Office, and private donors including M. Asselin / J. Meltzer and Melanie Shorin / Greg Feldman, and others who are committed to climate action.

Susan Aitken, Leader of Glasgow City Council, comments: “Arts and culture have a centre stage role in our discussions on climate change, helping make it meaningful to people. While global leaders are meeting at the SEC, Mary Ellen Carroll!s work and its landmark location can trigger conversations about the climate crisis amongst our citizens and those tuning in from across the planet. I!m looking forward to seeing how Glaswegians and visiting delegates alike respond to this prominent and provocative work.”

“Collectively we need to ethically imagine how the actions to combat the climate emergency that we commit to in COP 26 and for the future can be accomplished,” said Mary Ellen Carroll/MEC studios. “Illuminating indestructible

language in Glasgow during COP 26 aims to amplify this moment and highlights the urgent need to commit, think and work together as stewards of nature to take responsibility for the future of our world.”

“indestructible language is a testament of Glasgow’s commitment to sustainability, and our city’s rich heritage and its value of culture,” said Councillor Philip Braat, The Lord Provost of Glasgow. “I am thrilled that this important artwork is in our city, and as a beacon it will inspire and amplify the necessity for ambitious actions by everyone in the race to become carbon neutral.”

“As a public work of art indestructible language is a siren to commit to thinking acts. Stardust supports art as a activator for sustainable change and social justice, and it is important to see work this in Glasgow,” said Molly Gochman, the founder of Stardust. “Mary Ellen Carroll’s work of art is a foundation for the public’s commitment to act in the climate emergency.”

“indestructible language will be much more than a symbol of COP26, it will be a powerful icon and legacy for Glasgow,” said Lesley Logan, Urban Office.

#cop26 #globalevent #cop26glasgow #glasgow #artist #neonlights #eco #world #makeachange

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4th of October 2021:

Energy prices are set to rise for millions of UK residents from next month. According to Ofgem, gas and electricity customers can expect to see their bills rise by £139 to an average of £1,277 each year, while those on prepayment meters will see prices increase by £153 to an average of £1,309 per year. Ofgem have stated that these price hikes are due to the rise in wholesale supplies so how can you act now to make sure your energy bills won’t skyrocket while helping the environment at the same time?

Would sustainable living be the way forward? Domestic properties generate 27 per cent of all carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. By reducing carbon emissions, we can not only combat climate change but – what’s directly applicable to anyone paying the bills – also save you money. The average household spends around £530 a year on energy bills* – nearly a month’s rent or mortgage payment. The ‘standby mode’ is responsible for around 9% to 16% of these costs. But there’s even more energy wastage on top of that: Nearly 89% of the 27.6 million homes in the UK only ranks EPC D or lower for energy efficiency*, meaning we are using unnecessary energy and increasing our country’s greenhouse gas emissions.

How much practically could you save? An EPC rating is directly linked to the potential cost of energy bills but practically, how much would sustainable improvements save you? Saurabh Saxena, the founder of Sustainability Reports service houzen, has shared some simple improvements that could be made in the majority of UK homes: 1.  Replacing your incandescent light bulbs to low energy ones – sounds obvious, but with a £20-30 cost it could save you £40 in bills just in one year.2.  Insulate your cavity walls to prevent heat loss and cut your energy bill. It can save up to £160 in annual bills and would also increase EPC ratings by 5-10 points.3.  Filling the cavity If you live in a house with a party wall. With an estimated cost of around £300, it could give you back £20-30 in savings each year. You could also go further and invest in underfloor heating, a new hot water cylinder and an air source heat pump but with multiple options and budgets varying, how do you figure out which sustainable improvements are worth your time, effort, and money?

The simplest way is to look at your EPC rating document. It comes with a full assessment of the current energy rating of the property as well as a list of suggested improvements. While great as the first step, it requires you to then set up your own plan of work, find contractors, plan budgets etc.

you’re less of a DIY person and prefer to get a ready-to-go action plan, you could speak to a sustainability improvement company, like houzen. Sustainability Reports like these are prepared using a mix of Artificial Intelligence and expert human knowledge. Each report analyses current sustainable elements in a home and lists potential improvements, together with contacts to available, trusted service providers and prices for each recommended feature. With a ready-to-go plan like this, all you need to do is to pick up the phone and book selected contractors for the job.

More information about houzen’s Sustainability Reports can be found at https://houzen.co.uk/sustainability-index/.

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A ‘Pesticide Free Essex’ campaign has launched this week to raise awareness about the dangers of pesticides used on our streets and roads. The campaign aims to provide support to councils across Essex, including Essex County Council and to the public in finding safer and more environmentally friendly solutions to ‘weeds’.   

Essex based community groups including Eco Colchester and Eco Essex, charity ‘En-form’ as well as the Green Action Team for the Colchester & District Green Party and South-East Essex Organic Gardeners, have joined forces to create an important campaign to help support and encourage Parish, Town and Borough Councils across Essex and Essex County Council to ban pesticides and move towards a policy which supports biodiversity and doesn’t harm humans or nature.

The campaign group is working closely with ‘Pesticide Action Network’ PAN UK, a UK charity focused solely on tackling the problems caused by pesticides and promoting safe and sustainable alternatives.

The campaign aims include:

– Raise awareness of the risks of pesticides (namely the weedkiller glyphosate).

– Raise awareness of the importance of ‘wildflowers’ across rural and urban spaces

– Encourage and support councils across Essex and Essex County Council to become pesticide free

– Encourage schools, private land-owners, garden centres, supermarkets, hospitals and homeowners) to become pesticide-free

Glyphosate is the main ingredient in most ‘weed’ control products including popular brand ‘Round-Up’. It is used to control weeds in public spaces – from schools and hospitals to parks, streets and private gardens.

Glyphosates are harmful to humans, animals (including pets) and biodiversity. Research suggests that the weed killer has been linked to cancer, heart disease, autoimmune conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease, birth defects and Parkinson’s. Three landmark cases in the US have seen huge settlements given for glyphosate-caused cancer.

Across EU states, several have implemented, or are in the process of implementing, bans of the herbicide. Colchester Borough Council agreed to end the use of glyphosate-based products for general maintenance of ‘weeds’, by March 2021 thanks to lobbying by the Colchester Green Party and community group Eco Colchester. (https://www.colchester.gov.uk/info/cbc-article/?catid=latest-news&id=KA-03373)

The campaign group has gained cross-party support in Colchester and is working positively with Essex County Council who are already investigating safer alternatives. The key to a successful rollover is public support and as a campaign group we want to help to support the council and the public in this transition.

Grace Darke, project manager for en-form and coordinator for Eco Colchester said ‘It’s vital that we work collaboratively with councils and the public to create a positive impact for environmental and human health. The issue with anything toxic to the environment is that it will inevitably be toxic to other living organisms too, including humans; we aren’t separate from our environment as we are built of the same living cells as any other animal. To give you a sense of just how easy it is to affect us too, imagine you’ve sprayed weedkiller onto the road, path or garden, it can take approximately 6 months (potentially longer) to break down in the environment, at some point you walk this chemical into your home, or your dog walks on it and later licks his paws. We are seeing huge health issues across the world as a result of pesticide use and so much of its use in our towns is simply for appearance which makes no sense as we are putting aesthetics above our health’.

Pesticide Free Essex is asking individuals, councils and businesses to pledge to go pesticide-free, and to help us with raising awareness wherever you can. Full details on the campaign and resources are available from https://en-form.org.uk/pesticide-free-essex/

Reducing pesticide use is simple yet has an enormous and immediate impact on the environment. We can provide assistance and support for individuals or groups who wish to set up a local campaign and for councils in their transition to going pesticide-free. The key to its success is working positively and collaboratively to support our shared environment.

#ecoessex #ecocolchester #essex #ecoliving #savethebees #protectwildlife #pesticidefree #campaign

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• Superdry is partnering with Oxfam to offer ‘Give Back’ boxes in their stores where you can donate pre-loved clothes • For every donation received, Superdry will be giving £1 to Oxfam and customers can enter a prize draw to win £100 • Scheme will coincide with Oxfam’s #SecondHandSeptember which raises awareness about the harmful effects that

Refresh, recycle and reinvigorate your wardrobe. Give your pre-loved clothes a new lease of life, whilst having a positive impact on someone else’s.

The new season is upon us, meaning it’s time to clear out your closet and put your pre-loved clothes to positive use. Superdry are proud to be partnering with Oxfam to offer ‘Give Back’ boxes, starting with 22 of our UK stores, available from 15th September, to do our part in protecting the planet and help beat poverty for good.

As part of our commitment to become the most sustainably listed fashion brand on the planet by 2030 – as well ensuring all pure cotton items are organic by 2025 – Superdry is committed to doing the right thing through exciting new initiatives such as this.

“The urgency of the climate crisis has broadened how we think about ourselves and the way we approach business” says CEO, Julian Dunkerton. “As a business we want to effect positive change for present and future generations and build a positive environmental legacy.”

We have chosen to partner with Oxfam to support our mission to drive positive change within our communities. The official launch will coincide with Oxfam’s ‘Second Hand September’, when we will be encouraging Superdry customers to support a more sustainable lifestyle, by donating their pre-loved clothes through one of our new ‘Give Back’ boxes in store.

The scheme will be initially piloted in 22 UK stores, plus access for Superdry staff at HQ. Once the clothes have been donated, the customer can scan the QR code available on the box, where they will be given the chance to enter a prize draw to win a £100 Superdry voucher. In addition to this, for every donation received, Superdry will top up by giving £1 to Oxfam.

#SecondHandSeptember is Oxfam’s campaign to raise awareness about the harmful effects that the overconsumption of fashion has on the planet. Oxfam is asking consumers to support this by donating their pre-loved items and buying second-hand clothes. Shoppers can raise awareness by sharing their one-of-a-kind finds using #SecondHandSeptember and tagging @OxfamGB.

Danny Sriskandarajah, Chief Executive of Oxfam GB, said: “We’re excited to be partnering with Superdry to help people donate clothes to Oxfam, which will raise vital funds to fight poverty around the world. Donating to Oxfam also helps to reduce the impact of clothing on the environment by giving garments a new lease of life.”

Superdry stores will be twinned with their local Oxfam shop, which will collect all clothes donated to be resold, reused, or recycled, in order to support the complete life-cycle of the item and its revival for resale. This partnership will not only help us to reduce our waste but also provides an effective way to engage with a new generation of conscious consumers and encourage them to shop more sustainably. By twinning with our local Oxfam shops, we will minimise the distance the clothes travel to reach their new home, as well as supporting the communities they operate in.

For more information visit: www.superdry.com/concepts/gft

#secondhandseptember #secondhand #sustainableseptember #sustainable #eco #ecofriendly #fastfashion #fashion #superdry #oxfam

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Liverpool FC launch new ‘Meat-Free Match Day’ pie at Anfield Stadium

Thursday 19th August: The classic football match day pie has been given an innovative makeover this season, as Liverpool Football Club, launch new meat-free pies at Anfield Stadium in a bid to help the planet.

A football favourite – the steak pie – has been subbed for a sustainable new half-time treat, which could cut over 100 tonnes of carbon emissions in just one game if all spectators make this change*, the equivalent of lighting up Anfield Stadium for 33 seasons.

The Reds have launched the new meat-free pie for hungry supporters this season, as new research reveals nearly half (45%) of football fans have experimented with a non-meat or flexitarian diet and an impressive 78% would change their diets to help the planet.

The new pie has been created by Quorn, the country’s leading meat alternative brand and LFC’s Official Sustainable Protein Partner.

Quorn teamed up with Liverpool FC legends, John Barnes and Neil ‘Razor’ Ruddock, who will be serving up the first taste of the pies at LFC’s game against Burnley on Saturday 21st August.

The former LFC players trialled the meat-free pie with local Liverpool FC supporters ahead of Saturday’s game, as the duo took to the streets around Anfield Stadium in a match day pie van.

LFC legend, John Barnes said: “Making better food choices for the environment is a team effort, and given how tasty these Quorn pies are, this is one ‘Super Sub’ that I think our Liverpool FC supporters are going to enjoy seeing at Anfield!”

Neil ‘Razor’ Ruddock added: “Everyone knows I love my grub so the thing I love most about Quorn’s meat-free pies are they’re a sustainable choice and absolutely delicious! That’s a pretty impressive line up as far as I’m concerned!”

Liverpool FC players Andy Robertson, Curtis Jones and Thiago Alcantara were also put to the test by Quorn, to see if they could uncover the new addition to the Anfield menu. The trio sampled Anfield’s Steak Pie and Quorn’s Meat-Free Match Day Pie and it was the meat-free version which came out on top.

The new Quorn Meat-Free Steak pie is made using Quorn’s unique super protein, mycoprotein that’s good for you and the planet. Quorn’s mycoprotein uses 90% less land and water than animal protein, making it more sustainable for a growing global population.**

A poll of 2,000 football fans reveals a staggering 16 million pies are eaten in an average Premier League season at clubs up and down the country*** – but 66% said they had never tried a vegan or vegetarian alternative. However, 74% of football fans said they were keen to make more sustainable food choices at games in the future.

Over half (56%) said they had reduced their meat consumption over the last year and 85% revealed they are eating meat-free meals with their family at least once a week.

However, a quarter (24%) of those surveyed agreed that oneof the biggest barriers to making more sustainable food choices could be down to a lack of information available. Only one in five (20%) knew that choosing a meat-free option was better for the environment, with 22% eager to make change but unsure where to start.

#MeatFreeMatchdays is part of Quorn and Liverpool FC’s global partnership which aims to foster greater food sustainability. Quorn became the club’s Official Sustainable Protein Partner in 2020, helping LFC to contribute to greater food sustainability as part of its ‘The Red Way’ initiative.

Gill Riley, Quorn Marketing Director, said: “We hope Liverpool FC supporters can get behind our Meat-Free Match Days and try the pie this football season! As you can see by our rigorous taste testing with Liverpool FC legends John and Neil, choosing Quorn is a delicious swap! Not only are our Quorn pies super tasty, they are a smart sustainable option. By making better food choices, we can all make a real difference to our health and the health of the planet. Everyone’s a winner.”

Quorn’s meat-free steak pies will be available to purchase for £3.50, exclusively at Anfield from Saturday 21st August, for more information visit Quorn.co.uk/whats-new/try-the-pie

For more information on how you can make a start and play your part, visit Quorn.co.uk

#quorn #meatfree #vegan #pie #organic #healthy #football

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Forty-five bottles will go into each uniform – with a potential of half a million bottles to be reused annually as part of the airline’s commitment to address impacts beyond carbon and reduce waste.

· Over the course of the five-year uniform contract easyJet will be responsible for preventing 2,700,000 plastic bottles from ending up in land fill or in oceans

· The high-tech material is made using renewable energy sources and has a 75% lower carbon footprint than traditional polyester.

easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, has announced today that it is introducing a new uniform for cabin crew and pilots, each made from around 45 recycled plastic bottles as part of its commitment to mitigate waste and search for innovative change beyond carbon reduction.

easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, has announced that it is introducing a new uniform for cabin crew and pilots, each made from around 45 recycled plastic bottles as part of its commitment to mitigate waste and search for innovative change beyond carbon reduction. Manufactured by Northern-Ireland based Tailored Image and created with unique high-tech material, the new uniform will be introduced into cabin crew circulation this month. The roll-out across the airline is estimated to prevent around half a million plastic bottles from ending up as plastic waste each year.

Not only does the fabric reduce plastic waste, but the high-tech material is made using renewable energy sources and has a 75% lower carbon footprint than traditional polyester.

The new fabric, adapted to the airline’s current style, was first trialled last year for suitability in the cabin and flight deck environments. Compared to the non-recycled alternative, it is more abrasion-resistant. It also provides even more elasticity, a four-way stretch, improving fit and freedom of movement for enhanced comfort and durability. This development can lead to it being long-lasting for the wearer, reducing the need for more uniform items to be produced in the long term.

Beyond the new fabric, plastic has also been replaced in all clothing-related packaging in favour of recyclable and biodegradable materials: replacing plastic collar strays with recyclable cardboard ones, plastic shirt clips with metal shirt clips, non-recyclable white coated card with recyclable cardboard card and polypropylene outer shirt covers with biodegradable shirt covers.

easyJet has already taken steps to reduce plastic onboard as it continues to reduce the number of single-use plastic items used on its flights. The airline has already replaced many items with more sustainable alternatives, such as introducing a small plant-based bowl as a teabag holder, removing over 27 million individual items of plastic from our inflight retail operation in Financial Year 2020, and has never offered plastic straws. It also offers a 50p discount on hot drinks for customers who bring their reusable cup.

Tina Milton, Director of Cabin Services at easyJet, said:

“Climate change is an issue for all of us, and at easyJet, we are looking at all parts of our operation to see where we can reduce carbon emissions and reduce waste.

“We are excited to be debuting this new pilot and cabin crew uniform made from recycled plastic bottles and to introduce it for our pilots and cabin crew colleagues. We know that sustainability is an important issue for them and also for our customers..

“It is a priority for us to continue work on reducing our carbon footprint in the short term, coupled with long-term work to support the development of new technology, including zero-emission planes which aspire to reduce the carbon footprint of aviation radically. We continue to work with innovative technology partners Wright Electric and Airbus. Each of them has set out its ambitious timetables for bringing zero-emission aircraft into commercial service to become a reality.

“People have a choice in how they travel, and if people choose to fly with us, we want to be one of the best choices they can make.”

Bernard Birt, Managing Director of Tailored Image, said:

“Our role as a bespoke uniform and corporate wear provider is to deliver innovative solutions for our clients, built around comfort and practicality for their wearers. The additional challenge with the Easyjet project was to meet their exceptionally high standards in reducing environmental impact.

By combining the expertise of our design and garment technology teams, we developed a collaborative approach with a mill that is leading the way in the development of sustainable fabrics.

We were excited from the outset to be involved in this project and are delighted that the success of the new EasyJet wardrobe demonstrates the result of our award-winning customer-focused approach and our ability to meet even the most exacting briefs.”

From its first flight over 25 years ago, easyJet has been focused on being as carbon efficient as possible to reduce carbon emissions; transitioning its fleet to increasingly more modern, fuel and therefore carbon-efficient planes; flying them in ways that avoid noise and unnecessary use of energy; whilst still flying aircraft full of passengers.

Since 2000 easyJet has reduced the carbon emissions for each kilometre flown by a passenger by over a third. Initiatives have included introducing lightweight carpets, trolleys and seats, single-engine taxiing and removing paper manuals from aircraft.

In 2019, easyJet became the world’s first major airline to operate carbon neutral flights across its whole network by offsetting the carbon emissions from the fuel used for all of its flights through schemes accredited by two of the highest verification standards, Gold Standard and the Verified Carbon Standard.

Carbon offsetting is only an interim measure. New technologies are still being developed, so the airline will continue to support innovative technology, including developing hybrid and electric/hydrogen planes, working with others across the industry to reinvent and de-carbonise aviation over the long term. The aim will be for easyJet to reduce the amount of carbon offsetting undertaken as new technologies emerge.

https://www.easyjet.com/en

#easyjet #aeroplane #plasticbottles #nomoreplastic #plasticfree #recycle #reuse #sustainablefashion #sustainable #uniform #flying #travel

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Hi, I’m Carol and I run the online toy shop, Eco Toy Co, with my partner Alex. We sell a wonderful collection of sustainable, fun, and ethically made children’s toys and games and offer lots of play ideas too.

After Alex and I had our first daughter we started to notice how much waste there was when it came to her toys, both in terms of the materials they were made from, the packaging they were in, and the short time they were played with. We were also often disappointed at how prescriptive a lot of the toys were. When our second child came along we didn’t want to end up in the same place with toys only lasting a few months at a time so we looked for alternatives and though there were a growing number of companies selling beautiful sustainable toys we started to see where we could do things a little differently, by offering sustainable toys on the more affordable end of the scale and providing lots of ideas on how to play with the toys we sell.

Funny Magnets Farm from Janod

With every toy we think about selling we look at the materials it’s made from, how it was designed and made, where it’s coming from, how it’s packaged, how we think children will play with it, how affordable it is and the longevity we think it will have. This helps us decide if it’s a toy we want on our shelves. And whilst we know not every product we stock scores 100% on all points, we weigh these important factors up.

When you shop online it’s often impossible to know what something’s going to be packaged in, I’ve ordered a few eco-friendly products that rather frustratingly have come in unnecessary amounts of non-recyclable packaging. Sadly not all of our toys come packaged from our suppliers how we would like but we don’t hide that information or pretend there’s zero-plastic involved, we state it in the description. I believe being honest and imperfect is better than emitting information or pretending that something is zero-waste. What we are doing as a company is to work with our suppliers to help drive change. And something we’ve noticed in the past 6 months is that they are making positive moves. One of main suppliers, Janod, have recently started working with WWF to produce a special range of toys whose profits help support the fund. They have also made a big commitment to improving their processes, materials, and packaging across their other range of products. Seeing these big companies evolve like this is so wonderful and very exciting to be a part of.

When it comes to how we package up orders we created our ‘packaging promise’ which is to only ever use recyclable packaging materials, which includes the tape we use to seal the boxes, and where possible we reuse packaging we get from suppliers.

Natural Number Puzzle from QToys

Aside from continuing to offer more in our range of sustainable toys, specifically looking for more UK makers to stock, we are working to build up our community so that we may reach more families and help them get the most from their toys. We want to work more with the brands we stock to bring bigger change. And eventually, we’d like to produce our own range of eco-friendly play resources and toys.

Wooden Pirate Ship from Lanka Kade

We’d love you to join our play community, if you’re on Instagram or Facebook our account is @ecotoycouk or please feel free to email us directly at hello@ecotoyco.com or sign up to our mailing list for monthly updates, discounts, play ideas, and new releases.

#woodentoys #wooden #ecofriendlytoys #kidstoys #ecotoys #ecofriendly #kids #kidstoys #toys

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Latest news from Action Net Zero embargo’d until midnight July 4 2021

For the first time, a collective of pioneers in climate change solutions have come together to help make Bristol’s transport cleaner and greener – sooner rather than later.

Spearheaded by digital hub Action Net Zero CIC and its founder Pamela Barbato, key partners are revealed today (July 5 2021). These partners will be working together to help Bristolians make greener choices when it comes to moving around the city, region and the UK.

The partners are:

Good Energy – 100% renewable energy providers who also support clean technology, including helping to get more electric vehicles (EVs) on the road.

Co Charger – enabling businesses and residents to share chargers, helping them change to electric vehicles sooner – including 40% of drivers who live in flats or don’t have driveways.

Rightcharge – the UK’s first EV-friendly energy tariff and charge point comparison site – over 8,000 drivers have connected to a charge point installer or an energy supplier, reducing their bills by an average of more than £500 per year.

ALD Automotive – operating in 43 countries to provide fleet and mobility solutions to corporate organisations, SMEs and private individuals – championing the decarbonisation of corporate mobility through the electrification of fleets.

Edwards – a world leader in clean air management solutions, they are dedicated to the eradication of toxic and global warming gases.

Pamela Barbato said: “I’m proud to announce our headline collaborators today and to help shine a light on Bristol who are at the forefront of driving sustainable change”.

“We want to support both businesses and residents on their journey to greener transport, making it easy for them to switch to cleaner choices improving air quality, making it a healthier and happier city for everyone.

Stewart Davidson, marketing communications manager of Edwards which is based West Sussex and Bristol, said:

“For Edwards the environment and helping to protect it is at the heart of our business. It is a key pillar of our strategy. We feel we have a contribution to make not just within our industry but also we have a responsibility to support other businesses, sharing our expertise in clean air solutions to help drive positive change collectively.”

Tim Laver, managing director of ALD Automotive, said:

“We are delighted to be partnering with Action Net Zero and supporting their campaign to educate drivers and organisations across Bristol about the benefits of driving EVs. By collaborating, we have the opportunity to work with some fantastic organisations, all focused on accelerating EV adoption across our local region. At ALD Automotive we are helping our customers move into the future, and we are excited to be able to bring our experience and knowledge to this partnership and help make a difference in our local community.”

Today the initiative has launched via a social media campaign and local media outreach campaign directing people to www.actionnetzero.org where they can be informed. There they will find tools, learn about incentives and plan how and when to switch to greener transport.

Pamela said: “We are also asking businesses and residents to join the evolution and help Bristol drive change. They can sign up to become ‘Transformers’ where they will be supported to make better transport choices and share their stories to inspire others”.

“It could be as simple as joining a work cycle scheme, saving money by switching to 100% renewable energy or comparing electric car chargers, or seeking advice on how and when your business should switch to an electric fleet. Collectively we can help everyone on their net zero journey.”

Other organisations have also come alongside Action Net Zero Bristol to show their support. These include TLT, a law firm with expertise in clean energy, and Elmtronics, specialists in vehicle charging solutions and Business West, a membership organisation representing around 23,000 businesses across the South West.

Nina Skubala, head of climate strategy at Business West, said:

“Far from being the sole preserve of scientists and activists, climate change is now a mainstream business issue. There can be no prosperous future generated at the expense of the environment – businesses must act now.

“We are an organisation with the scale and influence to support and challenge the business community to adapt to meet the challenges of climate change.”

To find out more about Action Net Zero, the launch of its green transport campaign next month visit https://www.actionnetzero.org

#bristol #climate #climatechange #transport #greentravel

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Here at The Eco News we spend every day supporting ANYONE who is doing their bit for our wonderful planet earth.

Meet @peculiarmademoiselle_cosi another finalist to the Miss Eco UK Pageant!

“Hello my name is Akosua Darko

I’m a finalist for Miss Eco UK 2021. I joined the contest to promote sustainability, saving the planet and show how the natural world is the best provider of beauty products, medicines, body health and an oasis for mental wellbeing. Sheer Butter and Aloe Vera have done wonders for my ezecma, skin, natural hair, and walks in nature really soothe my anxiety disorder, having being diagnosed with PCOS I had to look at healthier less processed food options and can testify healthy eating makes my body healthier and makes me feel more energised. These are just examples of how nature has blessed me. I think it’s important to educate on the benefits saving our planet through sustainable fashion and beauty has for us. I managed to raise 145 pounds last year, each 50 p went to planting a tree. I’m looking for paid sponsorship for my Miss Eco UK campaign the final is on 7/8/ 2021, please dm me if you would like to hear more. Thank you 🌱🌱”

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Coming in our autumn edition, the story behind these beautiful eco friendly chairs!

https://www.lifestylegarden.com/duraocean/ – Source of information:

Tackling a worldwide issue, LifestyleGarden® is the proud producer of the DuraOcean® chair, an innovative product development that is breaking new ground by utilising recycled maritime plastic, to create the world’s first commercially available chair made with marine plastic waste, setting the benchmark for sustainable material usage and design.

At LifestyleGarden®, we understand that environmentally responsible initiatives are the only way to deliver innovative product development. DuraOcean® Chairs are a shining example of our commitment to sustainable development practices, manufactured from 100% recycled plastics recovered and safely processed; preventing the plastic from entering and polluting the Oceans.

Not only are the raw materials taken from recycled marine plastic, but the entire chair can be disassembled and recycled once again at the end of its lifecycle. The majority of the plastic is sourced from industrial ropes, which also provide the standard green DuraOcean® colour. We are continuously working to deliver more colours, all without compromise to the recycled material and further recyclability of the chair.