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Adapt and live sustainably Reduce carbon footprint For a Greener Future Provide resilience to external events VOLUNTEER
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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

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Newsletter January – February 2025

Welcome to the January & February 2025 issue of our E-Newsletter full of news, views and information.

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Repair Cafe Saves 6Tonnes CO2 in 2024

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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‘Hard to Recycle’ bins update

Sadly the Terracycle scheme that our ‘Hard to Recycle’ bins are part of has announced that they can no longer accept plastic writing implements, so unfortunately we will no longer..

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5 days ago

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Big Solar Co-op are offering clean rewarding investment opportunities to support the installation of solar on large roofs for shared benefit. They have recently completed an installation in Matlock and have a growing range of potential projects in this area. If you are in a position to invest even small amounts you could contribute to the renewables revolutuion. Check out the short video. ... See MoreSee Less
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7 days ago

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Really useful day on Friday at the #derbyshire Community Energy day of learning in #derby sponsored by Innovate UK with presenters from @Regen , Solar for Schools, @Marshes Energy, @Midlands Net Zero Hub Mott MacDonald Community Energy Fund, and more. ... See MoreSee Less
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1 week ago

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#Buxton Repair Cafe has been going strong for years on the 4th Saturday of the month in the halls of Buxton Methodist Church on the Market Place, 9:30-1pm (last item in 12:30). No fees, just donate what you can afford and feel is fair. Next session 22 February. ... See MoreSee Less
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Looking forward to hearing our Chair’s feedback when he returns from his weekend with the Transition Assembly. ... See MoreSee Less
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1 week ago

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Pile of chairs looking for a home. Behind the Palace Hotel. They should survive the odd shower, but best collected Friday. ... See MoreSee Less
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