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
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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.
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Welcome to the September & October 2025 issue of our E-Newsletter full of news, views and information.
Once again we are working with our friends at Transition Chesterfield to bring to Buxton Potato Day 2026.  From 1st October 2025 until 14th November you can order potatoes for..
Buxton Library of Things, run by Transition Buxton CIC volunteers and the first in Derbyshire has been operating since February 2024. The simple to use system allows local people to..
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#Buxton Library of Things, run by Transition Buxton volunteers, is within the book library on Kent’s Bank Rd. Browse the inventory online, reserve your items and collect / return to the Library (or book our new cargobike service). www.transitionbuxton.co.uk ![]()
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The Skipton library where you can borrow drills and a telescope
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The Library of Things is part of a growing trend for borrowing items rather than buying them.
In the midst of so much negative news it’s good to hear about the positive things that are also happening.
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With thanks to our awesome volunteer repairers another 32 items were seen to at Repair Cafe this morning including a cassette player, two ceramic ornaments that had their respective heads re-attached, various tools, appliances, clothes, and several sets of headphones. ![]()
We will be back in the halls of Buxton Methodist Church on Saturday 25 October (4th Saturday of the month).
We are gearing up for Repair Cafe tomorrow at Buxton Methodist Church where our fab team of skilled Repairers will help extend the life of your things including; ceramics, textiles, blade sharpening, small appliances and mechanical items. 9:30am - 1pm (last item in 12:30pm) No fees, just donate what you can afford and feel is fair. ![]()
See you there!
We had a fab day at Buxton Community School yesterday as part of #sustainablefashionweek - photos to follow next week. Huge thanks to the staff, students and volunteers who made it happen - you are Eco Heros!