16th July 2024 – Sustainable Transport, Facebook
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.
25th June 2024 – Reusable Nappies, Facebook
Thank you for filling out our poll about what to do with reusable nappies! We have created an infographic of all your answers 
5th June 2024 – World Environment Day, Facebook
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.
To find out more or to see what you can do, visit:
https://www.worldenvironmentday.global/about/theme-host
20th May 2024 – World Bee Day, Facebook
World Bee Day – 20th May 2024!
Visit our facebook page to view the full post!
30th April 2024 – Climate Action Story, Facebook
For more information, please visit our website – https://zcns.org/stories/
We would love to hear from you
28th April 2024 – No Mow May, Facebook
Join the No Mow May Campaign: Help Conserve Pollinators! 
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.
How Can You Participate?
Do not mow your garden for the month of May.
Don’t forget to record your participation on the Plantlife website.
Tips for Wildflowers from Plantlife:
Avoid herbicides, fertilizers, and moss killers, as they can harm wildflowers.
Let plants set seed before cutting, allowing them to spread naturally.
Introduce plug plants of native perennial meadow flowers, ideally in the autumn.
Sow seeds of native perennial meadow flowers in patches of prepared soil during autumn. Keep the soil moist until the seeds establish themselves.
24th April 2024 – Stop Food Waste Day, Facebook
24th April – Stop Food Waste Day
The biggest day of action in combating global food waste. Head to our facebook page to read the full post!
15th April 2024 – ‘Free Home Survey & Draftproofing Advice’ Leaflets around North Somerset, Facebook
Have you seen our ‘Free Home Survey & Draftproofing Advice’ Leaflets around North Somerset?
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/
22nd April 2024 – Earth Day, Facebook
22nd April 2024: Earth Day – Planet VS Plastic
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!!
15th April 2024 – Meet our team , Facebook
Meet the Team!
Did you know there’s an area-wide charity for climate action across North Somerset? We’re a little team with a wealth of knowledge. Feel free to join us as a member or a volunteer. We’d love to hear from you. Some nice little intros as to who we are and what we do here…..https://zcns.org/meet-the-team/
18th March 2024 – Global Recycling Day, Instagram.
♻️Global Recycling Day♻️
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.
3rd March 2024 – Sophiessuperlittingpicking, Instagram & Facebook.
Visit our website to read @sophiessuperlitterpicking Climate Action Story!🌿🌏🥤🗑♻️🚮
26th February 2024 – #WantedWednesday, Instagram & Facebook.
Sophie’s SUPER Litter Picking! volunteer weekly with Aishah’s Food Charity and would very much appreciate donations and support of the following:
Paper bags (varying sizes)
Wooden cutlery
Bottled water
Napkins
Thank you so much for your support. 
80 fresh and hot meals handed out this evening.
26th February 2024 – Litter Picking, Instagram & Facebook.
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!
11th February 2024 – Home Survey and Draught Proofing Advice, Instagram & Facebook.
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.
1st February 2024 – About us, Instagram
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.
We do this through our five key objectives:
1. Communication Excellence: Communicating information about the presence, actions, and events of groups within the North Somerset area.
2. Mentoring: Offering guidance, advice, and assistance in the development of projects, events, and activities that align with environmental sustainability.
3. Effective Networking: Serving as a central hub, we connect individuals and groups with other organizations, offering valuable signposts for advice and fostering partnerships within the community.
4. Government Relations: Facilitating communication and relationship-building with both local and national government bodies to advocate for impactful environmental policies.
5. Capacity Building: Emphasizing and highlighting opportunities for training, skill-sharing, and networking to empower individuals within the community.
23rd January 2024 – Welcome to our new Instagram page, Instagram
🎉 Welcome to our new Instagram page! 🎉
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.
20th January 2024 – LinkedIn
Big Garden Birdwatch – 26-28th January 2024
Will you be participating in the upcoming #biggardenbirdwatch next weekend? Simply dedicate an hour between January 26-28th to observe and record the birds in your garden 🕊
“Join the world’s largest garden wildlife survey”, visit https://www.rspb.org.uk/ for more info!
20th January 2024 – Bright Green Homes, Bristol City Leap
Free Home Survey and Draughtproofing Advice
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.
20th January 2024 – Home Energy Taskforce
Free Home Survey and Draughtproofing Advice
The Home Energy Taskforce are offering complimentary energy advice for individuals seeking to enhance the insulation of their homes and reduce drafts, resulting in increased warmth. A thermal camera, using infrared technology, reveals the temperature variations in the observed scene. This is useful in identifying areas for improving home insulation and energy efficiency.
The thermal camera’s images pinpoint locations with cold air infiltration, highlighting areas that would benefit from additional insulation and draft-proofing to retain heat. Utilizing a thermal camera becomes an invaluable tool in boosting the energy efficiency of your home by identifying cold spots and areas requiring intervention.
16th January 2024 – LinkedIn
Share your climate Action Stories with us!
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.
9th January 2024 – LinkedIn
🔧✨ Ever wish you could give your old stuff a second chance? – Embrace Repair Cafés ✨🔧
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.
💡 What are the benefits?
Save Money: Fix it, don’t ditch it! Repairing costs less than buying new.
Learn Skills: Get hands-on and pick up some repair hacks.
Eco-Friendly: Join the movement against waste – repair, don’t replace.
Social event: opportunity to meet others in the local community.
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!
29th December 2023 – LinkedIn
🌲🔄 Give Your Christmas Tree a Second Life! 🎁✨
‘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.
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