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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.
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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 and October 2026 issue of our E-Newsletter full of news, views and information.
We Want Your 2nd Hand Halloween Costumes On Friday 23 October Transition Buxton volunteers are returning to the Crescent Assembly Rooms by popular demand with their ‘Upcycling With A Spooky..
What is #Endof10 and what can you do about it? Estimates suggest that between 400 Million and 1 billion PCs globally are still running on the Windows 10 operating system. ..
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#opportunity in a beautiful part of EnglandJoin our team!High Peak Borough Council and Staffordshire Moorlands District Council are looking for an ambitious and strategic leader to join our Alliance Management Team as Head of Communities & Climate Change.Working with elected members, partners and stakeholders, you'll drive innovation, collaboration and transformation, helping create resilient, sustainable communities for the future.Find out more and apply at www.highpeak.gov.uk/article/8757/Head-of-Communities--Climate-Change
The Scottish Communities Climate Network has come up with a Manifesto that tries to answer the question: "What needs to be done – now – to protect communities, restore ecosystems, and secure a livable future?" sccan.scot/sccans-now-manifesto/?ref=news.transitionnetwork.org#
SCCAN’s NOW Manifesto – Scottish Communities Climate Action Network & Transition Scotland Hub
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Scottish Communities Climate Action Network (SCCAN) is a national network dedicated to empowering community-led responses to the climate and nature emergency across Scotland. Rooted in values of col...
This excellent article from The Carbon Trust includes some encouraging stats:* Companies with science-based climate targets now represent more than 40% of global market capitalisation. * Economies representing 46% of global GDP have grown while reducing emissions.* Since 2010, solar PV costs have fallen by 87% and battery storage costs by 93%.* Ninety-one percent of newly commissioned renewable energy projects in 2024 delivered electricity at a lower cost than the cheapest new fossil fuel alternative.* A shift towards domestically generated clean energy could reduce global fossil fuel imports by 70%, saving an estimated $1.3 trillion annually.
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If you enjoy a bit of citizen science, here is another opportunity
Waxcap Watch: Survey Britain's Grassland Fungi | Plantlife
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Help find Britain's rarest grassland fungi this autumn. No ID skills needed, just download the free app and record waxcaps near you. Join Waxcap Watch.
We’re grateful to the station team for allowing us to have a donation box in the waiting room for 2nd hand Halloween 🎃 costumes. We will use them to upcycle into new costumes at the Free Family Fun Day in the Assembly Rooms on Friday 23 October. There’s also boxes in the Library and Pump Room.
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