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Get involved in the new Sussex Nature Recovery Strategy

These regional strategies are a new national approach to reducing biodiversity loss, and everyone in Sussex can take part.

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More local residents can now access free home energy savings

A change to eligibility rules for the Government's Home Upgrade Grant helps more residents to benefit from Warmer Homes funding.

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Funding applications reopen for climate and environmental grants

From 2 April 2024: Find out about three different grants available to support green community initiatives across the District.

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Need help deciding on whether to invest in a heat pump?

Find out if your home is heat pump ready and read about a new national scheme to help guide your decision.

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Food Waste Action Week 18 - 24 March 2024

The theme this year is 'Choose what you use', encouraging us all to buy loose fruit and vegetables to ensure that we only buy what we need.

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National Compost Week encourages recycling of food waste

11-17 March 2024. Home composting is the most environmentally-friendly way of recycling kitchen food waste.

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New Repair Cafe to be launched in Pulborough

Thanks to volunteers these repair cafes help to reduce waste by offering a free service to mend our small electrical, mechanical and textile items.

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Read about our new District-wide Climate Action Group

A network for Parish and Neighbourhood Councils has been set up to support our work on tackling climate change.

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Bees' Needs Champion Awards 2024

These national awards celebrate exceptional things groups, farmers, businesses or individuals have done to support pollinators.

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Start the new year knowing your carbon footprint

Your carbon footprint is the total amount of greenhouse gases (including carbon dioxide and methane) that are generated by your actions.

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Grant funding opportunities in 2024 for local communities

Find out what funding is available for projects that reduce carbon emissions and benefit the natural environment.

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Top tips for an environmentally friendly festive season

Ideas to help us to reduce waste and energy, and recycle more during the festive period.