Sustainability

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 chard repair community sustainability waste reduction volunteer environmental awareness sustainable living repair hub chard community hub

Residents in Chard now have a more sustainable option for dealing with broken household items, thanks to the fortnightly Repair Hub initiated by Chard Community Hub. The dedicated team of volunteers at the Repair Hub is … Read More

Monday, April 7, 2025 volunteers conservation biodiversity regeneration wildlife habitat glastonbury historic site sustainability community

A dedicated team of volunteers came together on March 23 to tackle conservation efforts at Glastonbury’s historical Baily’s Buildings site. The main focus of their efforts was the planting of trees to establish a … Read More

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 cider orchard somerset thatchers trees planting bristol sustainability farming wildlife

Thatchers Cider has undertaken a significant effort to establish a new orchard near Bristol, effectively securing the future supply of cider in the West Country into the 2030s. Over three years, the company’s workers … Read More

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 thatchers cider orchard bristol somerset trees planting farming sustainability brewing

The future of cider in the West Country until 2030 has been secured with the establishment of a new orchard near Bristol. Thatchers Cider invested in around ten acres of farmland near its base in Sandford, North Somerset, … Read More

Monday, March 31, 2025 bristol port sustainability innovation decarbonisation collaboration nature conservation apprenticeships community engagement economic revival

Bristol Port has defied convention by becoming a hub for sustainability and innovation, standing out as an unexpected hero in the maritime industry. Privatised in 1991, the port has witnessed remarkable transformations and … Read More

Monday, March 31, 2025 somerset electric buses transportation reliability investment infrastructure sustainability taunton public transport

The introduction of new electric buses is set to revolutionize the transportation landscape in Somerset. Transport campaigners have hailed the move as “transformational,” citing the potential for increased … Read More