Local Green Party in North Hertfordshire and Stevenage
Climate Emergency Local Campaigns
3 September 2022 / 11 November 2024 by daveeldervass
Would you like to invest in reducing your energy bills in the future and cut your carbon emissions at the same time? If you live in North Herts, or run a business here, you can register for a solar panel group buying scheme. Similar schemes have saved their members 20-35% on their purchase. North Herts […]
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Ecotips
3 September 2022 / 27 October 2024 by daveeldervass
If you use a steamer for your veg(especially greens or beans) or even just a sieve above the pan you are cooking your potatoes or pasta in and cover with a lid, you get tastier veg and only use one ring to cook, saving money on gas/electric!
Biodiversity Climate Emergency National Campaigns
31 August 2022 / 11 November 2024 by daveeldervass
The humble hedgerow is the unsung hero of our countryside. Hedges connect habitats and provide homes for wildlife. They protect the soil, clean the air and absorb carbon emissions. But around half our hedgerows have been lost since the end of the Second World War – leaving us vulnerable to the threats of climate change and air pollution, while intensifying nature’s decline. The […]
Biodiversity National Campaigns
21 August 2022 / 11 November 2024 by daveeldervass
I just called on the government to tweak fishing licenses to ban all types of destructive fishing from Marine Protected Areas. You can too, it only take a few clicks: https://act.gp/34tZJRoThe government has long called itself a world leader in ocean protection but it’s clear that they are leaving the UK high and dry. Delicately […]
16 August 2022 / 11 November 2024 by daveeldervass
Some ideas to help us save water – and our rivers and streams – during the current drought!
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 […]
