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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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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 March & April 2026 issue of our E-Newsletter full of news, views and information.
When you visit the Recycling Centre do you find yourself eyeing up things others have thrown away and thinking you’d like to take them home? Some Household Recycling Centres now..
Clothes and fashion are one of the areas of life where the switch to sustainable is also a switch to a more social, creative, fun way of looking your best. ..
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The next #buxton monthly Repair Cafe is on 25 April (4th Saturday) 9:30-1pm (last item in 12:30) in the halls of Buxton Methodist Church ![]()
Saving the planet one item at a time.
Delighted to be working with Buxton Crescent Heritage Trust on the Made in Buxton stitched map project, join the free fun on 16 & 23 April 10:30-2:30 in the Pump Room![]()
Made in Buxton: Sew Your Place
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The Buxton Recorder Consort will play between 1-3pm and will perform a variety of Renaissance, Baroque, and contemporary pieces.
On Wednesday 22 April we will be in the halls of Fairfield Nursery & Infant School on Bench Road SK17 7PG, 7-9pm for two Sustainable Fashion events in one! A Clothes Swap and a Stitch Don't Ditch Workshop. ![]()
For the Swap simply bring some clean adult garments in good condition, trade them for vouchers on arrival, the shop the rails & tables to select the items you want to spend your vouchers on. No shoes or swimwear please.![]()
The sewing workshop includes both hand and machine stitching, make a simple cloth bag, or alter an item you got in the swap, or bring a project you want some help with. ![]()
All fun, social, Free to attend, donations for refreshments, some parking available, open to all ages, genders, sizes. ![]()
We will be doing it all again on 25 June at St Ann's Centre in Hardwick Square.
Clothes Swop & Sewing Workshop Thursday 22 April at Fairfield Nursery & Infant School on Bench Road, 7-9pm, free to attend, relaxed and social.![]()
Then same again on 25 June in St Ann’s Centre on Hardwick Square.![]()
FunIS IT TIME TO SLIMLINE YOUR WARDROBE?![]()
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Slimlining your wardrobe is about keeping what you actually wear and love, and letting go of the rest. Here’s a practical way to do it without overthinking:![]()
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1. Start with a full clear-out![]()
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Take everything out so you can see it all. It forces you to face what you actually own (most people are surprised).![]()
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2. Sort into simple piles. THREE PILES![]()
Go item by item and decide quickly:![]()
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Keep – you wear it regularly and feel good in it![]()
Maybe – unsure (fit, style, occasion)![]()
Remove – doesn’t fit, worn out, or you never wear it![]()
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If you haven’t worn something in a year, it’s usually a “remove”.![]()
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3. Use the “real life test”![]()
Ask yourself:![]()
* Would I buy this again today?![]()
* Have I worn it in the last 6–12 months?![]()
* Does it fit my current lifestyle?![]()
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Be honest—your wardrobe should match your actual life, not your “someday” life.![]()
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4. Build a core wardrobe![]()
Focus on versatile basics you can mix easily: This creates more outfits with fewer items.![]()
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* Neutral tops (white, black, beige, navy)![]()
* Well-fitting jeans/trousers![]()
* A few layering pieces (jackets, knitwear)![]()
* Comfortable everyday shoes![]()
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5. Cut duplicates![]()
You don’t need 10 similar black T-shirts. Keep the best 2–3 and let the rest go.![]()
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6. Upgrade, don’t accumulate![]()
If something is worn out or doesn’t fit well, replace it with one better-quality version instead of buying multiple copies.![]()
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7. Try the “hanger trick”![]()
Turn all hangers backwards. After wearing something, put it back normally.![]()
After a few months, you’ll clearly see what you *don’t* wear.![]()
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8. Set a limit![]()
Give yourself a rough cap (e.g., number of tops, shoes). This helps prevent clutter creeping back.![]()
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9. Follow the “one in, one out” rule![]()
Whenever you buy something new, remove something old. Make sure you donate it if it still has life in it. ![]()
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The Bottom line:![]()
It isn’t about having less, it’s about having what works for you, so getting dressed becomes faster, easier & less stressful.![]()
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WE HOPE THE IDEAS HELP.![]()
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From June we plan to introduce a new service to our monthly Repair Cafes for people with devices running on Windows 10 which is no longer supported. This will allow some of the hundreds of thousands of W10 laptops and pcs to remain in use much longer instead of needing replaced. More info to follow before long. ![]()
Overcoming designed in obsolescence one device at a time.Amazon has announced that from May it will stop software support for Kindles released during or before 2012, with the company offering discounts to users to encourage them to buy newer replacement models 📚️![]()
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Our co-founder Ugo spoke to the BBC about the announcement. He said that the ability to transition to a newer device is "hardly a good reason for soft-bricking millions of still functioning devices." ![]()
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The move "could amount to 2 million devices rendered obsolete according to some estimates, potentially generating over 624 tons of e-waste"![]()
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Planned obsolescence is a practice that we see happening far too often. In order to combat our enormous e-waste mountain, we urgently need manufacturers to support devices for longer and policy-makers to introduce legislation to ensure that this happens. ![]()
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🔗 Read the full article: www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c98k91yy4z4o