We are committed to making the transition to a sustainable West Northamptonshire a reality. Tweets by the @WestNorthants Sustainability Team
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Sustainable West Northants retweeted
25 Jan 2025
Did you know you can recycle your coffee pods at West Northamptonshire Recycling Centres. The centres now have bins from the Podback scheme. Look out for the bins on site, there is one for plastic and one for aluminium pods. You can find out more at: podback.org
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21 Jan 2025
We've taken part in #NoMowMay for a couple of years now and would love more Parish Councils to get involved!
Find out more details below and register to take part โฌ๏ธ
20 Jan 2025
Calling all Councils๐ข
Register now to be part of #NoMowMay 2025 & make meaningful change for nature๐ฑ
You will receive our best practice guidance, case studies & resources to communicate with your community๐ธ
Sign up now๐
survey123.arcgis.com/share/7โฆ
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15 Jan 2025
It's the last week to have your say on our draft Climate Change Strategy, so please do complete the short survey ๐
13 Jan 2025
Have you had your say on our draft Climate Change Strategy yet?
Complete our survey by this Sunday (19 January) to make sure your views are counted. Visit ow.ly/3a2e50Utn1R
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8 Jan 2025
We have set up an Instagram account for the Sustainability Team, if you are on this platform too please give us a follow!
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#sustainableliving
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2 Jan 2025
Happy New Year!
We're back to work and feeling refreshed and ready for a sustainable 2025!
Check out these simple and easy New Year's resolutions for the planet from @WildlifeTrusts ๐๐
2 Jan 2025
Back to work, so why not make some workplace resolutions to help nature this year:
1๏ธโฃ Swap single-use for reusable
2๏ธโฃ Use eco-friendly cleaning products
3๏ธโฃ Organise a team litter pick
Let us know what your back to work resolutions are. #12DaysWild
ALT An illustration featuring New Year's resolutions to save the planet by The Wildlife Trusts. Includes icons of second-hand clothes, a lightbulb, a bicycle, a reusable water bottle, and various vegetables, along with text suggesting to buy second-hand clothes, change energy use, cycle more, eat less meat, and use less plastic.
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Sustainable West Northants retweeted
19 Dec 2024
Our draft Climate Change Strategy aims to address local climate change impacts and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Have your say on it by completing our short survey before 19 January: ow.ly/PXU650UtmHJ
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18 Dec 2024
We love this Crap-Free Christmas gift guide from Jen Gale at @sustainableish ๐๐
ALT Crap-free Christmas gift buying guide
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12 Dec 2024
It's Christmas Jumper day! ๐
Have you been thrifty this year and bought a jumper second hand? Or have you dug out the same festive knit you've been wearing for years, like us?!
#sustainablechristmas
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5 Dec 2024
Today we held our third annual Festive Swap event encouraging colleagues to swap Christmas wrapping items & jumpers instead of buying new!
We also played the How Bad Are Bananas? Game with a focus on consumption to increase awareness of more sustainable choices ๐๐๐๐
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ALT How bad are bananas game
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4 Dec 2024
Today we have been to a workshop to learn about digital carbon footprints - did you know the internet is responsible for 4% of global GHG emissions?
Take a look at the footprint of your website here
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Thanks @poppyecohub for an insightful morning!
websitecarbon.com/
ALT Banner showing the benefits of sustainable web design by Poppyecohub
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2 Dec 2024
Our draft Climate Change Strategy is now out for consultation, please take the time to read and respond below before 19 January๐
#ClimateAction #sustainablefuture
westnorthants.citizenspace.cโฆ
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We have some great venues around Northamptonshire for micro businesses, sole traders, small businesses and more to rent or hire
@Vulcanworks_ is based in Guildhall Road, Northampton and offers some exciting opportunities for local people
Learn more: zurl.co/DjjD
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29 Nov 2024
What does sustainability mean to you?
We chose to build a green Lego heart at the @NgageSolutions Net Zero Summit to represent respect and care for our planet ๐
#BuildToGive
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28 Nov 2024
A great day at the @NgageSolutions #NetZeroSummit at a fantastic venue on our doorstep!
#sustainablebusiness
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27 Nov 2024
We're supporting #FuelPovertyAwarenessDay ๐
There are a number of schemes available to support those on a low income to improve the energy efficiency of their homes - visit our dedicated webpage below to find out more.
westnorthants.gov.uk/sustainโฆ
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25 Nov 2024
We were thrilled to sponsor the Sustainability Award at the Northamptonshire Business Awards @NorthantsCoC
Congratulations to our winners, Sedgebrook Hall, who demonstrated an excellent all round approach to sustainability in their operations๐
#NBA2024 #SustainableBusiness
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25 Nov 2024
Join us and colleagues at a Net Zero Summit & Business Expo at Silverstone Conference Centre on 28 November - register below for FREE!
bbf.uk.com/event/net-zero-suโฆ
#UKSPF #NetZero
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22 Nov 2024
View our recently published Air Quality Action Plan and updated webpages ๐๐
15 Nov 2024
Weโre continuing to move forward with our efforts to reduce pollution across the area, after DEFRA approved our Air Quality Action Plan for West Northants.
Find out more at ow.ly/nw6050U7anu
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21 Nov 2024
๐ฟ We're excited to announce the release of our second annual Sustainability Report! ๐
You can read the report on our Sustainable West Northants webpage here โฌ๏ธ
westnorthants.gov.uk/sustainโฆ
#Sustainability #UNSDGs #LocalClimateAction
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Sustainable West Northants retweeted
20 Nov 2024
โฐ THREE DAYS TO GO! Daventry Christmas Market & Festive Fun Event! ๐
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๐ช๐๐๐ก: Saturday 23 November 10am - 3pm
๐ช๐๐๐ฅ๐: Daventry Town Centre - High Street, Sheaf Street, Foundry Walk & Bowen Square.
๐ Daventry Christmas Market Facebook Event โฌ๏ธ facebook.com/events/19647298โฆ
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