Local Green Party in North Hertfordshire and Stevenage
Ecotips
16 August 2022 / 11 November 2024 by daveeldervass
Some ideas to help us save water – and our rivers and streams – during the current drought!
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10 August 2022 / 11 November 2024 by daveeldervass
Let your lawn turn golden, grass is resilient and will bounce back again once it rains. Hosepipes and sprinklers use about 1000 liters of water per hour (or 12 baths), so use a watering can instead. Switch to a smaller paddling pool as the large ones use the same amount of water as a family of […]
2 August 2022 / 11 November 2024 by daveeldervass
The record-breaking heat we experienced recently, along with very little rainfall, have put a real strain on our local environment. The less water we take from it, the better our streams and their ecosystems will survive. As part of their Save Our Streams (SOS) campaign, Affinity Water are offering a free water-saving gadget. To save […]
Local Campaigns
25 July 2022 / 11 November 2024 by daveeldervass
North Herts Council is inviting responses on the future of waste and recycling collections. The council has opened an online survey which asks residents to share their current habits and seek their thoughts on potential future service changes. It also seeks to understand residents’ views on how best the district can minimise waste in the […]
Eco Tip: If there are young trees recently planted along your road, could you help them get established by watering them sometimes or even “adopting” them especially in this very hot weather? Mature trees are great at lowering temperatures by shading roads, paths and buildings. They take climate-changing carbon out of the atmosphere too.
13 July 2022 / 11 November 2024 by daveeldervass
This is an eco and health tip combined! In the very hot weather, close curtains/blinds and windows in the daytime to keep the hot air out. And save money on electric bills by turning fans off sometimes and instead cooling yourself by draping a cold wet towel round your neck, and staying hydrated. Ecotip courtesy […]
21 June 2022 / 11 November 2024 by daveeldervass
Try to start or join as many discussions as possible about Climate Change – with old and young, with people of faith or none, amongst your friends and family. It helps us face the future, find support in our anxiety and you may find surprising allies! Ecotip courtesy of Katrina Nice
13 June 2022 / 11 November 2024 by daveeldervass
Try to walk or cycle for more short trips (or car share) if you are physically able to. It will save you money as fuel prices soar and improve your fitness too! Ecotip courtesy of Katrina Nice
Climate Emergency Local Campaigns
11 June 2022 / 11 November 2024 by daveeldervass
We are happy to support this local event, with a great line up of guest speakers and panellists:
Fairer Communities National Campaigns
Air pollution – a public health crisis The Clean Air Bill proposed by Green Party Baroness Jenny Jones came top of the Lord’s ballot for private members bills and therefore, it stands a good chance of getting through all three stages in the Lords, before moving into the Commons. Baroness Jones has named her Clean […]
