Our third mini-seminar was ‘From Consumer Culture to Sustainability’ presented by Dr Terry Newholm. Dr Newholm was co-author of The Ethical Consumer in 2005 and is currently Hon. Reader in Consumption Ethics at University of Manchester. He illustrated the complex..
Our second mini-seminar was People Powered Retrofit by Liam Schofield of the Carbon Coop in Manchester. Liam spoke about a community-led project for improving comfort and lowering carbon in existing housing. The Carbon Coop take a bottom-up approach to retrofit…
Our first mini-seminar was ‘What We Need To Do Now’ presented by Chris Goodall. This talk was based on Chris Goodall’s book which offers a set of solutions to each of the main challenges posed by global heating..
Welcome to the November & December 2024 issue of our E-Newsletter full of news, views and information.
The Buxton Cup is a dishwasher safe pint “glass” that can be personalised and used again and again; and, when eventually worn out, it can of course be recycled. Wherever single use plastic glasses are used at outdoor..
Transition Buxton would like to thank all the businesses and community groups listed here for their support and leadership in helping make Buxton a better place to live in and to visit. Thanks to their support and efforts..
Here is a list, prepared by the Consumer’s Association for identifying those plastic symbols The most common – and the most valuable – of these are: Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) – used in water bottles and plastic trays High..
Buxton is a charming and historic town surrounded by beautiful countryside with plenty to offer visitors, from its stunning architecture and thermal springs to outdoor activities and cultural events. Buxton Town Team have produced a leaflet detailing a..
How to become a Plastic Free Business Champion Step One Sign the pledge and send it to plastic@transitionbuxton.co.uk. Download the Pledge Reuse, recycle and find plastic-free options wherever possible. Start fighting plastic waste and the pollution it..