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Building a Greener Future Together
Transition Buxton is a group of local people concerned about the environment working to improve our community’s resilience through practical actions and projects.
Community Resilience
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An important part of managing our collective resources responsibly is the adage: Reduce, Reuse, Refill, Repair & Repurpose, Recycle.
The Buxton Library of Things provides affordable access to over 100 useful resources and things that you don’t need to own.
Plastic pollution is evident all around us, blighting our lanes, paths and hedgerows, ending up in waterways and contributing to climate change.
Energy is fundamental to our modern way of life. But energy – specifically fossil fuels – is the main driver of climate change.
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Welcome to the March & April 2025 issue of our E-Newsletter full of news, views and information.
Fast fashion, which sees clothing produced at a rapid pace and often discarded afterminimal use, has a significant impact on the environment. The global fashion industry isresponsible for an estimated..
We held 9 instead of 10 Repair Cafes in 2024, because of having to cancel the November one due to snow. During those 9 sessions a total of 285 items..
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Next Buxton Repair Cafe is Saturday 22 March in the halls of the Methodist Church on the Market Place, 9:30am-1pm (last item in 12:30). No fees, just donate what you can afford and feel is fair.OMG! There are so many events coming up this week around the UK. Get on down to your local repair event in:![]()
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🌟 Baughurst ![]()
🌟 Bearsted![]()
🌟 3 events in Bristol! ![]()
🌟 Buxton![]()
🌟 Chesterfield![]()
🌟 Chineham![]()
🌟 Hambledon![]()
🌟 Harborough ![]()
🌟 Harpenden ![]()
🌟 Hitchin ![]()
🌟 Iver![]()
🌟 Leighton Buzzard ![]()
🌟 Lichfield ![]()
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🌟 Ramsey![]()
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🌟 Shrewsbury![]()
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🌟 Wimborne ![]()
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🌟 Chiswick ![]()
🌟 Finsbury Park![]()
🌟 Mitcham ![]()
🌟 Romford![]()
🌟 Stratford![]()
🌟 Thornton Heath ![]()
🌟 Tottenham![]()
🌟 Twickenham ![]()
🌟 And Forest Fixers are holding a special event in Walthamstow 🤔![]()
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Visit therestartproject.org/parties/ for the details 💚
Good to hear of some improvements in managing water quality locaally, although lots more work to be done.
Chapel en le Frith Wastewater Treatment Works receives £12m upgrade
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The Transition Buxton Tree Wardens look after our dispersed community orcgard of over 120 fruit trees. March is the tail end of the fruit tree planting window, so you might spot some of the team out digging and planting over the coming weeks. If you'd like to Sponsor a tree in the orchard you get a nice certificate which could make a lovely Mothers Day (30 March) present you can do so via our website. If you'd be interested in becoming a Tree Warden drop Robin and Ben an email at orchard@transitionbuxton.co.uk
Community Orchard – Transition Buxton
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Our jolly planting team planting trees in February 2023 A community orchard is one where the fruit is available for free for anyone in the community. Transition Buxton runs a Dispersed Community Orcha...
Spring turns the mind to growing and planting. Please plant extra seeds so that you can swap your excess for things you are short of. Our popular annual Plant Swop Stall at Rotary Bazaar returns on Saturday 31 May on the promenade outside the Octagon. We depend on the gardeners of Buxton to provide the stock and welcome all garden and house plants, particularly vegetables. Bring them along on the moring of 31st or get in touch to arrange a pick up in advance. ![]()
Don't forget that the Library of Things has lots of gardening tools that you can borrow to help your growing space thrive.
On Tuesday 13 March Transition Buxton Members will be meeting (virtually) with Jon Pearce MP for High Peak at 6pm. Our 1 hour conversation will focus on energy and the freshly released 7th Carbon Budget from the UK government Climate Change Committee which makes the case for some real change. TB Members will receive the link on Friday to join the virtual meeting next week, any glitches email members@transitionbuxton.co.uk ![]()
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For clarity following us on social media does not mean that you are a Member of Transition Buxton CIC. You can join via our website www.transitionbuxton.co.uk/become-a-member/In the fight against climate change 🌍, every tonne of greenhouse gas matters ⚖️. The UK Climate Change Committee’s (CCC) carbon budget provides a critical framework 🏗️ for reducing emissions of CO₂ and more potent greenhouse gases 💨.![]()
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Their recent Seventh Carbon Budget recommends a legally binding cap on UK emissions for the period 2038-2042 to set a pathway to Net Zero by 2050 🎯. EIA looked at what the CCC said about some of the most potent super-pollutant gases — methane, nitrous oxide and F-gases — and a summary of our own recommendations is below:![]()
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𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗲 is the second most important greenhouse gas after CO₂. To achieve Net Zero by 2050, UK methane emissions need to be 23% lower by 2030 (compared to 2022), and 44% lower by 2040.![]()
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Our recommendation: The UK should regulate methane from both fossil fuels ⛽ and biogas 🌿 in the energy sector, with mandatory emissions measurement, reporting and verification, leak detection and repair, and bans on venting and flaring for both domestic and imported gas.![]()
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𝗡𝗶𝘁𝗿𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝘅𝗶𝗱𝗲 (N₂O) is a potent greenhouse gas and with increasing emissions that remain in the atmosphere for over a century ⏳. To achieve Net Zero by 2050 🌳, UK emissions must decrease by 18% by 2030 and 36% by 2040.![]()
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Our recommendation: The UK should leverage its position in the UNEP Nitrogen Working Group and implement a national action plan for nitrogen that pursues emissions reductions from power generation, transport 🚗 and wastewater 💧 (where easy mitigation measures already exist) as well as from agriculture 🌾.![]()
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𝗙-𝗴𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀 can be several thousand times more potent than CO₂ and are used in refrigerants, aerosols, and other applications. To achieve Net Zero by 2050 🍃, UK F-gas emission need to 50% lower by 2030 and 73% lower by 2040.![]()
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Our recommendation: The UK must quickly align its F-gas Regulation with the EU and adopt a phase-out of HFCs, bringing in early bans on the use of HFCs in key equipment while establishing mandatory certification and training in handling F-gas alternatives for technicians through a Net Zero skills action plan.![]()
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Beyond the UK 🌐, the gap in global leadership on climate super-pollutants is growing. The UK is well positioned to take on a leadership role in international fora such as the Global Methane Pledge, Montreal Protocol, and United Nations Environment Assembly. EIA looks forward to working with the UK to turn its pledged commitment to tackling dangerous super-pollutants into reality 🤝.![]()
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Read our full analysis here:![]()
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eia-international.org/news/uks-7th-carbon-budget-a-golden-opportunity-to-lead-on-global-super-pol...![]()
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#CarbonBudget 📉 #NetZero ♻️ #SuperPollutant ⚠️ #Methane 💨 #N2O 🧪 #Fgas 🥶
We are delighted to be working with the Buxton Community School Eco Club to bring you the next Buxton Clothes Swap on Thursday 20 March in the lovely Gothic Hall on the school campus. The young people are full of enthusiasm for changing the way we live and shop to be more sustainable including championning the 2nd Hand revolution. Putting the fun back into fashion this event is a chance to encourage their commitment to a survivable future by coming along with at least 5 good quality clean items (for anyone over age 5) from 4:30 - 6:30pm (3:30 for students, staff and school family). You will go home with some new (to you) clothes and a big smile, all for free!How do young people want to engage with climate action - and how do they want our movement to engage with them? ![]()
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We were privileged to be joined by an inspiring 8-strong youth caucus at our Transition Assembly. Here three members share their reflections, advice and wisdom: transitiontogether.org.uk/youthreflections/