Thinking Globally
Acting Locally
ABOUT US
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
Practical Actions
WHAT WE DO
Some of our Key Projects
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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Latest Newsletter & Articles
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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Want to take action on sustainability right here in Buxton? We welcome new volunteers at any time to get involved in a wide range of activities, from simple to complicated, one off to on going, behind the scenes to public facing, whatever time and talents you have to offer you'll enjoy working with our friendly supportive volunteers. Drop us a line by email if you wnat to learn more inspier@transitionbuxton.co.ukWe want to empower every woman to act on climate change in whatever way they can in their everyday lives 🩵
We all need a bit of Climate Optimism.![]()
This is a link to a series of very short videos to help inject a bit of bright hope into your day. ![]()
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Our monthly Repair Cafe includes sewing and mending clothes and soft furnishings.![]()
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Our Library of Things has 2 sewing machines that you can borrow. ![]()
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And, hot off the press, on 20 May we will be in the St Ann’s Centre on Hardwick Square for an evening of skill sharing, up-cycling and creativity. Watch this space for details soon. ![]()
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We are also working on plans for a sewing workshop for Buxton Community School students after exams in response to requests from young people. ![]()
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The sustainable fashion revolution is alive and well in Buxton!
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Repair Cafe today was slightly quieter than usual, but 25 items processed in 3.5hrs is not bad. Next session 26 April, 4th Saturday of the month.