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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.

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Do you qualify for free home energy efficiency upgrades?

Find out how to save money and reduce your impact on the environment with this special grant.

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Share your thoughts in an Active Travel Survey

Have your say on the future of walking, wheeling and cycling in West Sussex.

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Public talk: Nature Recovery at a Time of Crisis

This talk will share inspiring stories on how we can all contribute to nature recovery.

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Wilder Horsham District celebrates three years of boosting biodiversity

Delivered by a unique partnership project between Horsham District Council and the Sussex Wildlife Trust.