Blister Pack Recycling

As we celebrate Recycling Week, with this year’s theme “Rescue Me,” a common question popping up is where to recycle blister packs. View the post to see schemes that offer this.

Recycle Week 2024 – 14th-20th October

Recycle Week is back with the theme ‘Rescue Me’, encouraging us to rescue recyclable items often thrown in the rubbish bin. Everyday items like toilet roll tubes, empty aerosols, and plastic shampoo bottles can all be recycled, but often end up in landfill.

Green Library Week

7th – 13th October

The week celebrates libraries with a focus on the climate and sustainability. Will you be joining any of the events next week in our local libraries?

Great British Beach Clean

Great British Beach Clean is taking place between Friday 20th – Sunday 29th September 2024.Get involved with the beach cleans happening in North Somerset!

Repair Cafe

Following our recent poll on Repair Cafes in North Somerset, we have created an infographic 

Repair Cafe

Following our recent poll on calculating your carbon footprint, we discovered that many people aren’t sure where to begin….

Sustainable Transport

Great to see so many people using sustainable travel methods in and around North Somerset!!

World Nature Conservation Day

It’s a beautiful day to celebrate nature. How will you spend it?

Reusable Nappies

25th June 2024 – Great to see so many people using sustainable travel methods in and around North Somerset!!The North Somerset Council website has more information about cycle routes, bus travel and EV initiatives.

https://n-somerset.gov.uk/…/parking…/transport-travel

World Environment Day

June 5th 2024 – This years focus is on land restoration, desertification, and drought resilience.According to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification, up to 40% of the planet’s land is degraded, impacting half of the global population. Since 2000, the frequency and duration of droughts have risen by 29%—and without prompt action, droughts could affect more than three-quarters of the world’s population by 2050.

World Bee Day

20th May 2024 – Visit our facebook page to view the full post with information about what you can do.

Climate Action Story

30th April 2024 – For more information, please visit our website. We would love to hear from you

No Mow May

28th April 2024 – Did you know that something as simple as delaying your lawn mowing for the month of May can make a huge difference for pollinators? No Mow May aims to encourage people to let spring flowers, such as dandelions, white clover and creeping charlie, in their lawns bloom before mowing, providing essential food sources for bees and other pollinators. Research conducted as part of Plantlife’s annual No Mow May campaign has shown that a simple change in mowing habits can result in ten times more nectar available for pollinators.

Stop Food Waste Day

24th April 2024 – The biggest day of action in combating global food waste. Head to our facebook page to read the full post!

Earth Day – Planet VS Plastic

22nd April 2024 – Head to EarthDay.org‘s website to find out how you can get involved! And head to the our facebook page to read the full post!!

Free Home Survey & Draftproofing Advice’ Leaflets around North Somerset

15th April 2024 – The Home Energy Taskforce, in collaboration with Centre for Sustainable Energy, Low Carbon Gordano, and Bristol City Leap, are offering thermal imaging to identify cold spots and discussions about energy efficiency and draught proofing measures.

Still a short amount of time to book a free survey before the end of the colder season. For more information, please visit https://zcns.org/home-energy-task-force/

Meet Our Team

15th April 2024 – The Home Energy Taskforce, in collaboration with Centre for Sustainable Energy, Low Carbon Gordano, and Bristol City Leap, are offering thermal imaging to identify cold spots and discussions about energy efficiency and draught proofing measures.

Still a short amount of time to book a free survey before the end of the colder season. For more information, please visit https://zcns.org/home-energy-task-force/

Global Recycling Day

18th March 2024 – 5 benefits of recycling:
1. Reduces waste sent to landfills and incinerators. 2. Conserves natural resources. 3. Conserves energy. 4. Creates jobs, producing economic benefits. 5. Reduces pollution.

It is important to remember though that waste prevention, reusing and repairing items is better than recycling.

Climate Action Story: Sophie’s Super Litter Picking

15th April 2024 – Visit our website to read @sophiessuperlitterpicking Climate Action Story!🌿🌏🥤🗑♻️🚮

Litter Picking

26th February 2024 – Yesterday, we joined 19 other volunteers for a litter-picking event along Weston Sea Front. Not even the rain could dampen our spirits!🌨It was inspiring to witness the amount of litter we could gather in just one hour!A big thank you to @sophiessuperlitterpicking organising these events and for your dedication to making Weston-Super-Mare a cleaner and better place to live!

Home Survey and Draught Proofing Advice

11th February 2024 – The local volunteer group Home Energy Task Force offers free energy advice, and a home visit with a thermal camera to detect draughts. If you are interested, you can find out more here
and request a home visit.

About Zero Carbon North Somerset

1st February 2024 – ZCNS is dedicated to creating awareness, driving transformative change, and influencing policy to confront the challenges posed by the Climate and Environmental Emergency in North Somerset. Our goal is to propel North Somerset towards achieving net zero by providing support to environmental and climate-focused community groups. Visit the full post for more information.

🎉 Welcome to our new Instagram page! 🎉

23rd January 2024 – Welcome to Zero Carbon North Somerset – We will promote news, events, activities and everything green and climate friendly across North Somerset. We’re thrilled to have you here. This is the place where we share stories, ideas, and experiences. Stay tuned for exciting updates, valuable content, and meaningful interactions. Thank you for being a part of our journey 💚 We’re always updating our website but have a look at the calendar https://zcns.org/events/ to see what’s happening in the area. If you’d like to add anything to this calendar which will be promoted on here, please feel free to email info@zcns.org.

Free Home Survey and Draughtproofing Advice

20th January 2024 – The Bright Green Homes initiative supports qualifying households in funding and installing various insulation and low-carbon technologies, such as External Wall Insulation, Cavity Wall Insulation, Loft Insulation, Underfloor Insulation, Air Source Heat Pump, and Solar PV. Please check out the website for further information on the eligibility criteria and how to apply.

Share your climate Action Stories with us!

1st February 2024 – We’re seeking inspiring climate action stories from individuals in North Somerset, no matter how big or small, to feature on our website. Whether you’re growing your own veggies, embracing refillable items, or cycling to work, share your journey with us. Your story has the power to motivate and highlight the positive impact of sustainable choices within our local community. This can be done via an face-to-face chat or through email, whichever works best for you. Let’s inspire change together! For more details, reach out to us at info@zcns.org.

🔧✨ Ever wish you could give your old stuff a second chance? – Embrace Repair Cafés ✨🔧

9th January 2024 – Repair Cafés invite you to bring in your broken items, where our skilled volunteers will assess and lend a hand in repairing everything from gadgets to garments. Explore our calendar for upcoming Repair Café events across North Somerset. Let’s make our community greener, one fix at a time! 🌍✨ Feel free to share any local events with us for inclusion in our North Somerset calendar!

🌲🔄 Give Your Christmas Tree a Second Life! 🎁✨

29th December 2023 – ‘Tis the season of giving, and what better way to extend the joy than by repurposing your real Christmas tree! 🎄✨ 🦒 Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm: In 2023, they collected over 3,000 Christmas trees! These trees weren’t just discarded; they were used for animal enrichment. Dispose of your Christmas tree in a sustainable and responsible way, ensuring it continues to bring joy. 💙 St Peter’s Hospice and Weston Hospicecare: Both organizations are collecting trees in exchange for a donation. Your contribution will make a meaningful impact on the lives of those supported by these hospices. 🗓️ Visit their websites for collection or drop-off details. Let’s make the post-holiday clean-up not just about tidying up but also about making a positive impact.