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 November & December 2024 issue of our E-Newsletter full of news, views and information.
Sadly the Terracycle scheme that our ‘Hard to Recycle’ bins are part of has announced that they can no longer accept plastic writing implements, so unfortunately we will no longer..
If you order for delivery to Buxton your packed orders will usually be available for collection from the Transition Buxton Repair Cafe running on the 4th Saturday in January at..
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Before giving up on your‘stuff’ have a go at repairing it, or bring it along to the next Repair Cafe and see if our volunteer repairers can return it to working order. No fees, just donate what you can afford and feel is fair. 4th Saturday of the month, 9:30am - 1pm (last item in 12:30).Electricals can't be recycled using your brown bin.![]()
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Electronics in good condition can be taken to some charity shops, just check on their website before donating to see if they accept them.![]()
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Broken items can be taken to your local household waste recycling centre so the parts can be reused.![]()
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Book an electrical collection with us www.highpeak.gov.uk/bulkyelectricals
Good news that low-carbon energy generation is growing, but we need to move faster...
UK electricity cleanest ever in 2024, with record 58% from low-carbon sources
www.theguardian.com
UK has more than halved amount of electricity generated from fossil fuels but gas still had largest share at 28%
Got some DIY tasks you want to tackle over the holidays? #buxton Library of Things has dozens of power and hand tools available for you to borrow and get those jobs done. ![]()
Open for collections / returns Sat 28 Dec 10-12, Mon 30th 5-7pm, Sat 4th Jan 10-12, Mon 6th 5-7pm. Browse the inventory and join to then reserve your items online, or just pop in when we are open and we will talk you through your first borrow. Fees are minimal - our aim is to reduce waste by sharing resources - Don't Buy, Borrow.![]()
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Buxton Library of Things offers a wide range of useful Things for Members to borrow. We've got carpet cleaners, power washers, power tool, gardening equipment, extra glasses and cultlery for when you'...
#Buxton Repair Cafe takes a break in December and will be back on 25 January in the halls of Buxton Methodist Church 9:30am - 1pm (last item in 12:30. What can we help you get more use out of?
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