Climate Emergency

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The Climate Emergency facing our world is a very real issue, but there is plenty we can do to take action to help protect our planet.

Cheshire West and Chester Council declared a Climate Emergency in the borough in 2019 and put forward its Climate Emergency Response plan, which aims to help the borough become carbon neutral by 2045.

This is a space to share ideas, stories and tips about what you are doing locally to reduce your carbon emissions and impact on the environment. Now's the time to react and play your part to make our borough carbon neutral.


The Climate Emergency facing our world is a very real issue, but there is plenty we can do to take action to help protect our planet.

Cheshire West and Chester Council declared a Climate Emergency in the borough in 2019 and put forward its Climate Emergency Response plan, which aims to help the borough become carbon neutral by 2045.

This is a space to share ideas, stories and tips about what you are doing locally to reduce your carbon emissions and impact on the environment. Now's the time to react and play your part to make our borough carbon neutral.


What are you doing to tackle the Climate Emergency?

Residents, community groups, schools and businesses across the borough are busy playing their part to protect our local environment and reduce their impact on the planet by reducing their carbon emissions.

Lots of people taking action together can make a big impact and we want to hear all about the things you are doing. It could be a short tip, a blog or vlog on a certain topic, a pledge to say what you hope to achieve or about an event you’ve organised.

By sharing your story, you could inspire others across the borough to take action today and help us achieve our ambition of being a carbon neutral borough.

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    Soft plastics recycling and composting

    by Gerry Holton, over 4 years ago

    In addition to the current arrangements within West (and East) buildings for recycling paper, bottles and tins, I have spoken to a BSO and the cleaners and there is now the facility on my floor in Nicholas House for recycling food waste, crisp packets and, most recently, soft plastic.

    The food waste caddy I empty regularly and take home. The Envirosip cups and spoons go in here!

    Crisp packets I collect separately (as they are greasy) and take to Chester Zoo (when they take them - a bit of a hiatus during the pandemic.)

    Soft plastic (as long as it... Continue reading

    In addition to the current arrangements within West (and East) buildings for recycling paper, bottles and tins, I have spoken to a BSO and the cleaners and there is now the facility on my floor in Nicholas House for recycling food waste, crisp packets and, most recently, soft plastic.

    The food waste caddy I empty regularly and take home. The Envirosip cups and spoons go in here!

    Crisp packets I collect separately (as they are greasy) and take to Chester Zoo (when they take them - a bit of a hiatus during the pandemic.)

    Soft plastic (as long as it is clean) can now be recycled at Tesco and Co-op stores, so I take a bag there every week or so. All that clingfilm, sweet wrappers, bags and plastic lids that would otherwise be binned.

    I try to do my bit. Whilst it is important to aim to recycle as much as we possibly can, we should however strive to use less packaging in the first place.

    Thanks.

    Gerry Holton (Cheshire East ICT Services but based in Nicholas House)

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    Climate Action for Small Businesses

    by CWBusinessGrowthProgramme, over 4 years ago

    The University of Chester is hosting a free Climate Action for Small Businesses event on Wednesday 3rd November in partnership with Positive Planet.

    The event is designed for small businesses, charities, social enterprises and organisations who support them - essentially any individual tasked with leading on the climate agenda and sustainability or who wants to understand more. It will help you understand why and how to get started with your organisation's journey to carbon neutral or net zero.

    Tackling climate change and your emissions now will also help you to future-proof your organisation through reduced energy bills, improved marketing and... Continue reading

    The University of Chester is hosting a free Climate Action for Small Businesses event on Wednesday 3rd November in partnership with Positive Planet.

    The event is designed for small businesses, charities, social enterprises and organisations who support them - essentially any individual tasked with leading on the climate agenda and sustainability or who wants to understand more. It will help you understand why and how to get started with your organisation's journey to carbon neutral or net zero.

    Tackling climate change and your emissions now will also help you to future-proof your organisation through reduced energy bills, improved marketing and branding and attracting/retaining customers and talent.

    • Demystifying frequently used climate terms.
    • A simple guide to measuring your carbon footprint.
    • Reducing your carbon footprint (and offsetting options).
    • Behaviour change and engaging your stakeholders.
    • Certification routes.

    Book your free place via Eventbrite https://climate-action-for-small-businesses.eventbrite.co.uk

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    How to move your money out of fossil fuels

    by Jones80, over 4 years ago

    The world's 60 biggest private banks have funnelled nearly £2.8 trillion into fossil fuels since the Paris Agreement was struck in 2015. The UK's five biggest banks - Barclays, HSBC, Natwest, Lloyds Banking Group and Standard Chartered - invested nearly £40.4bn into the coal industry alone between 2018 and 2020 (according to campaigners Urgewald and Reclaim Finance)

    Banks can use your money - whether held in an account, pension or other investments - to loan to or invest in businesses around the world. This can mean your money could go toward for example, building an oil pipeline, or funding deforesting... Continue reading

    The world's 60 biggest private banks have funnelled nearly £2.8 trillion into fossil fuels since the Paris Agreement was struck in 2015. The UK's five biggest banks - Barclays, HSBC, Natwest, Lloyds Banking Group and Standard Chartered - invested nearly £40.4bn into the coal industry alone between 2018 and 2020 (according to campaigners Urgewald and Reclaim Finance)

    Banks can use your money - whether held in an account, pension or other investments - to loan to or invest in businesses around the world. This can mean your money could go toward for example, building an oil pipeline, or funding deforesting projects.

    By 'divesting' your own personal finances and moving away from companies that are still funding fossil fuel projects, it is possible to make an immediate impact. This could include switching your current account, savings accounts, cash ISAs, investment funds and pensions.

    For more information, please visit:

    - How to move your money out of fossil fuels | Friends of the Earth

    - https://bank.green/

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    TB Electrics - Giving you back the Power- Because we care

    by LouB@TBE, over 4 years ago

    We are a Northwich based, family run business and have been installing energy efficient technologies for over ten years. At TB Electrics we saw, many years ago, that investment in these technologies was the way forward and over the years we have installed many Solar PV systems for businesses and residential customers to be able to generate their own electricity - reduce their carbon emissions and save money in the process. Pre lockdown we started our own initiative and spoke to local Northwich businesses about this - many came on board and made changes to areas such as lighting, to... Continue reading

    We are a Northwich based, family run business and have been installing energy efficient technologies for over ten years. At TB Electrics we saw, many years ago, that investment in these technologies was the way forward and over the years we have installed many Solar PV systems for businesses and residential customers to be able to generate their own electricity - reduce their carbon emissions and save money in the process. Pre lockdown we started our own initiative and spoke to local Northwich businesses about this - many came on board and made changes to areas such as lighting, to help them become more energy efficient, reduce their carbon emissions and save money on their energy bills as well. Unfortunately lockdown put a stop to us visiting many premises, however we are back on it now and we will keep you informed of businesses that are making the change and showing you what difference they are making.

    Wright Marshall Estate Agents were one of the first to take us up on our offer and they have a bright shiny well lit office to showcase how LED Lighting makes a difference - here is a copy of the certificate that we issued at the time, however with the big hike in electricity costs I am sure that the savings they are making are even higher than this now

    I will keep you updated with other businesses or people that have made their mark - let me know if you would like to have a chat about how we could help you to reduce your carbon emissions - you can reach us on 01925 407273

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    30th October join our first Climate Cafe - Storyhouse 11am

    by Eco Communities, over 4 years ago

    What is a Climate Café?

    A confidential, warm, friendly meet-up, involving cake and hot drinks, to talk about what our changing climate means for us and explore whatever feelings we have.

    We have no guest speakers, no lectures, no advice, no commitment, an action-free space. The focus is our thoughts and feelings about climate change, rather than what we’re doing about climate change. We may well bring our Craftivism projects along to work on at the same time (ask us about Craftivism when you join us).

    We look forward to welcoming you. Want to know more ? Email helenchesterfoe@hotmail.com

    What is a Climate Café?

    A confidential, warm, friendly meet-up, involving cake and hot drinks, to talk about what our changing climate means for us and explore whatever feelings we have.

    We have no guest speakers, no lectures, no advice, no commitment, an action-free space. The focus is our thoughts and feelings about climate change, rather than what we’re doing about climate change. We may well bring our Craftivism projects along to work on at the same time (ask us about Craftivism when you join us).

    We look forward to welcoming you. Want to know more ? Email helenchesterfoe@hotmail.com

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    Cheshire West Libraries working with Eco Communities

    over 4 years ago


    Libraries are, by their nature, more environmentally friendly than many other units in town centres. A typical purchased book is read around once while a library book can be read by over fifty people. Libraries do not give out single-use plastic and are working towards introducing more environmentally friendly library cards. Every library has an annual environmental audit to Free access to computers in all libraries mean there is less need to purchase personal IT equipment.

    Recognising this, we are working with Eco Communities to spread the message by attending fairs such as at the Big Green Week Festival on... Continue reading


    Libraries are, by their nature, more environmentally friendly than many other units in town centres. A typical purchased book is read around once while a library book can be read by over fifty people. Libraries do not give out single-use plastic and are working towards introducing more environmentally friendly library cards. Every library has an annual environmental audit to Free access to computers in all libraries mean there is less need to purchase personal IT equipment.

    Recognising this, we are working with Eco Communities to spread the message by attending fairs such as at the Big Green Week Festival on Saturday 25 September and at the Sustainable Cheshire Winter Fair on 13 November at Rowton Hall in Chester (see Sustainable Cheshire Fair Tickets, Sat 13 Nov 2021 at 10:00 | Eventbrite).

    Libraries will also be appearing on Tellus TV on 26 October at 7pm to talk about how libraries are responding to the Climate Emergency. For more details, see Tellus TV - Why lending books beats buying - Crowdcast



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    Cheshire West Libraries

    over 4 years ago

    Cheshire West Libraries have teamed up with Read Now Write Now to offer free online creative writing classes for children aged 7 to 11, including live Zoom sessions over the Half Term. See Libraries launch ‘Climate Champions’ creative writing project for children - Chester's Dee Radio (dee1063.com) for more details.

    Cheshire West Libraries have teamed up with Read Now Write Now to offer free online creative writing classes for children aged 7 to 11, including live Zoom sessions over the Half Term. See Libraries launch ‘Climate Champions’ creative writing project for children - Chester's Dee Radio (dee1063.com) for more details.

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    Cheshire West Libraries book displays

    over 4 years ago


    Cheshire West and Chester Libraries are joining with public libraries around the country in promoting books which suggest ways everyone can respond to the Climate Emergency. Our librarians, along with Libraries Connected, have produced suggested reading lists, with displays of these titles and others going on display in all our libraries.


    Cheshire West and Chester Libraries are joining with public libraries around the country in promoting books which suggest ways everyone can respond to the Climate Emergency. Our librarians, along with Libraries Connected, have produced suggested reading lists, with displays of these titles and others going on display in all our libraries.

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    Edsential provide COP26 learning support for classrooms

    over 4 years ago

    A free Climate Change Teachers Toolkit has been launched to support teachers with classroom-based learning related to the COP26 conference.

    The toolkit launched earlier his month to support teachers with issues relating to the COP 26 conference, a global summit on how countries across the world will tackle climate change.

    The website will link teachers to a range of resources that will support learning about climate change and specifically the four targets being discussed at the COP26 conference. Experts at Edsential have reviewed hundreds of teaching resources and identified those that link directly to the curriculum. It is hoped that... Continue reading

    A free Climate Change Teachers Toolkit has been launched to support teachers with classroom-based learning related to the COP26 conference.

    The toolkit launched earlier his month to support teachers with issues relating to the COP 26 conference, a global summit on how countries across the world will tackle climate change.

    The website will link teachers to a range of resources that will support learning about climate change and specifically the four targets being discussed at the COP26 conference. Experts at Edsential have reviewed hundreds of teaching resources and identified those that link directly to the curriculum. It is hoped that the toolkit will enable teachers to explain the purpose of the conference and deliver key curriculum outcomes related to climate change.

    The Climate Change Resources Teachers Toolkit will be featured as part of the national Together for our Planet toolkit, led by COP26 organisers. It has been created by Edsential with support from Chester Zoo and Efeca.

    This project is the latest environmental commitment from Edsential after they became the world’s first certified sustainable palm oil catering company in 2019, and a leading champion of Chester Zoo’s Sustainable Palm Oil Communities project. They were supported by Efeca, researchers and advisors on deforestation free commodities.

    Managing Director of Edsential, Ian McGrady said,

    “We are delighted to launch the Climate Change Teachers Toolkit for COP 26. today. It demonstrates our ongoing commitment to environmental education and to taking action to protect our planet.

    "We know that teachers have an incredibly important role to play in the conversation about climate change and to reassure and empower students so that they feel that they are part of the solution.

    The COP26 conference in Glasgow is a watershed moment in the fight to tackle climate change so we’re delighted that organisers will showcase this website as a way to connect teachers with the conference in a meaningful way.“

    Teachers can access the website via the COP26 Together for our Planet Schools Pack or directly at www.cop26.edsential.com


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    Sign up to the Green Pledges campaign

    by Cheshire West Voluntary Action, over 4 years ago

    Cheshire West Voluntary Action (CWVA) is running a Green Pledges campaign, in partnership with Chester Sustainability Forum, providing an opportunity for individuals and organisations to make personal pledges and support actions to tackle the Climate Emergency called by Cheshire West and Chester Council.

    As part of the campaign, 10 green pledges are outlined, but it’s up to each individual or organisation which ones they’d like to commit to. It could be all of them, one of them or something new as there’s an opportunity to create your own pledges.

    • Flying – a commitment to reduce personal and business air flights
    • ... Continue reading

    Cheshire West Voluntary Action (CWVA) is running a Green Pledges campaign, in partnership with Chester Sustainability Forum, providing an opportunity for individuals and organisations to make personal pledges and support actions to tackle the Climate Emergency called by Cheshire West and Chester Council.

    As part of the campaign, 10 green pledges are outlined, but it’s up to each individual or organisation which ones they’d like to commit to. It could be all of them, one of them or something new as there’s an opportunity to create your own pledges.

    • Flying – a commitment to reduce personal and business air flights
    • Car emissions – reduce personal or business mileage or change to electric vehicles
    • Consumption – proactively reduce consumption as an individual and/or organisation
    • Reuse and recycle – increase your reuse and recycling of resources
    • 100 per cent renewable energy – move towards using 100 per cent renewable energy sources
    • Fossil fuels and high-carbon sectors – a rapid transition to reduced investment in all fossil fuels and high-carbon sectors
    • Meat and dairy – reduce weekly meat and dairy consumption as an individual and/or organisation
    • Food waste – reduce your food waste
    • Protecting our trees – a commitment to planting and maintaining more trees
    • Plastic free – a commitment to reduced plastic use

    Individuals and organisations are already starting to make their own personal pledges, support the campaign and have a positive impact on west Cheshire’s future. Individuals and organisations who sign up to the campaign will be featured to highlight the difference they’re making.