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 2026 issue of our E-Newsletter full of news, views and information.
On Wednesday 27 May 2026 the University of Derby Buxton in partnership with Transition Buxton CIC will host a screening of the 50 minute NEB film at the Devonshire Dome at 7pm followed by a discussion panel, finishing at 8:30pm.
Have you ever visited the Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) and spotted something reusable that deserved a second life? Some Household Recycling Centres now have re-use Shops that divert high-quality..
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Got spare tools you could donate to Tools for Self Reliance? They will be collecting on the forecourt of Buxton Methodist Church on the Market Place on Saturday 25th April 9am - 12:00
Don't forget, dig out that broken thing you've been meaning to get fixed for ages and bring it to theBuxton Methodist Churchist Church tomorrow Saturday 25 April 9:30-1pm (Last item in 12:30).
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Our next sustainable fashion event on 25 June in St Anns Centre on Hardwick Square will be the same combo of clothes swap and stich don't ditch sewing workshop. Refresh your wardrobe, have a good natter, learn a new skill. No fees, just donations. See you there!
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Have you seen the article about our Pop-Up ReUse Shop at Buxton Spring Fair in the Adverstiser? ![]()
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Pop-up re-use shop to feature at Buxton Spring Fair
www.buxtonadvertiser.co.uk
The aim is to give quality items a second life, reduce waste, and support the local community
This evening Wednedsday 22nd April we will be in the halls of Fairfield Nursery & Infant School 7-9pm for an evening of fashion fun with a Clothes Swap and Stitch Don't Ditch sewing workshop. Free to attend and much more fun than watching telly or online shopping. Come and have a laugh, swap old for new and gain a new skill.
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Happy Earth Day! 🌱Perspective changes everything. ![]()
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In 1968, William Anders took the famous “Earthrise” photo during Apollo 8. That single image sparked a global movement, leading to the very first Earth Day in 1970 and a wave of environmental legislation.
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This month, as we look at the fresh perspective captured by Reid Wiseman during the Artemis II mission - the first crewed flyby of the moon in over 50 years - we are reminded of the same truth: our planet is a fragile, shared home.![]()
History shows that when we change our perspective, we change our policy. It’s time to see the big picture again.
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#seethebigpicture #artemisii #noplanetb #earthday2026 #oneplanet