Thinking Globally
Acting Locally
ABOUT US
Building a Greener Future Together
Transition Buxton is a group of local people concerned about the environment working to improve our community’s resilience through practical actions and projects.
Community Resilience
Practical Actions
WHAT WE DO
Some of our Key Projects
An important part of managing our collective resources responsibly is the adage: Reduce, Reuse, Refill, Repair & Repurpose, Recycle.
The Buxton Library of Things provides affordable access to over 100 useful resources and things that you don’t need to own.
Plastic pollution is evident all around us, blighting our lanes, paths and hedgerows, ending up in waterways and contributing to climate change.
Energy is fundamental to our modern way of life. But energy – specifically fossil fuels – is the main driver of climate change.
News
Latest Newsletter & Articles
Welcome to the March & April 2025 issue of our E-Newsletter full of news, views and information.
The Buxton Library of Things is celebrating it’s first birthday. Launched on 30th January 2024 the community borrowing service has been embraced by local people – nearly 200 people have..
Fast fashion, which sees clothing produced at a rapid pace and often discarded afterminimal use, has a significant impact on the environment. The global fashion industry isresponsible for an estimated..
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Be part of a new collective artwork. This year, the Climate Coalition have teamed up with The People’s Picture to create a giant collaborative artwork and you can be part of it!![]()
Simply take a photo of a space or place you love and want to protect, holding a green heart in the shot or making a heart with your hands. Then, upload your photo at The People's Picture and share why you want to Show The Love. Your picture will join thousands of others in a powerful visual display of love and action!![]()
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Encourage others to take part by sharing your photo on social media using #ShowTheLove2025.![]()
The Climate Coalition - Show The Love
www.theclimatecoalition.org
Help create a collective artwork, craft green hearts, spark meaningful conversations, and call on your MP to stand with us in showing the love!
"Third of global GDP could be lost this century if climate crisis runs unchecked, says report." Business as usual is no longer an option. The question is how do we transition to a sustainable system with the least pain, there are no pain free options.![]()
Tackling climate crisis will increase economic growth, OECD research finds
www.theguardian.com
Third of global GDP could be lost this century if climate crisis runs unchecked, says report
Good News: Hugely wasteful disposable vapes are banned from sale in the UK from 1st June 2025![]()
www.derbyshire.gov.uk/council/news-events/news-updates/news/disposable-vapes-to-be-banned-from-ju...
Reminder - today is the first Monday of the revised hours at Buxton Library and Buxton Library of Things. Our volunteers will be on site this afternoon 4:30-6pm for your collections and returns of items you borrow. We are back on Saturday 10-12, and every week. ![]()
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If you have not yet used the Library of Things take a look at the long list of useful things that you can borrow for nominal fees buxtonlibraryofthings.myturn.com/library/
On 20 May you are invited to join us for our first Stitch Don’t Ditch Sewing Workshop in St Ann’s Centre on Hardwick Square, 7-9pm. Donations no fees. ![]()
Stitch Don't Ditch Sewing WorkshopA circular fashion industry could unlock $700 billion by 2030.![]()
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That means reducing overproduction, designing durable and reusable products, and keeping textiles out of landfills through reuse and recycling.![]()
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Today is #ZeroWasteDay. Join the movement to #BeatWastePollution: www.unep.org/events/un-day/international-day-zero-waste-2025