There's a lot of griping about the council's move to fortnightly collections. Some people just don't like change, and others will do anything for the environment short of...well, actually doing something. Local Friends of the Earth groups have issued a statement in support of the move, which says: "We welcome the Council’s move to introduce fortnightly collections for … [Read more...]
The great compost give-away
The Great Compost Giveaway 2011 was organised by Sustainable Haringey, Muswell Hill Sustainability Group and en10ergy and was meant to start at 10 am on Sunday 30 October in the Paddocks Car Park, Ally P. However, punters with shovels and bags started streaming in from 9.30 and 14 tonnes of compost were cleared by about 500 visitors in 4 hours. [Question: How many kilos of … [Read more...]
WE HELP THE METHODISTS GO SOLAR
Crowds flocked to the Methodist Garden Party on Saturday afternoon, 25 June 2011 where our 39 solar panels were on public display for the first time. All the traditional elements in a Garden Party were there, including cream teas and a brass band; and Alan Morton took the mic to tell a respectful audience how the MHSG and Methodist Church had co-operated to install this … [Read more...]
Compost giveaway
Remember all that green and food waste you put out for the Little Green men to collect? Well, it's been processed in the Edmonton Eco Park and is now being returned to the community as compost by courtesy of the Council, the Warner Estates Residents Association and the Muswell Hill Sustainability Group. So roll up with your bags, shovels and spades and dig in. Compost … [Read more...]
Electric bikes in the Low Carbon Zone
We had a sustainable transport evening at CUFOS on 14 June 2011 and the star attraction was the Spencer-Ivy electric bike that was displayed by its inventor Va Hua, who lives in Colney Hatch Lane. This is, in appearance, a conventional bike, not to be confused with the modish Boris Bike, and handles as such. But it also has a battery-powered booster that can be engaged to get … [Read more...]
Back to Schools
In the UK, schools account for over 50% of carbon emissions by local authorities. So for our 40:20 campaign here in Haringey, the Council wants schools to cut their carbon emissions by 50% by 2015 – a very ambitious target. Schools have big budgets for energy – £100k a year for a secondary school, and £30k a year for a primary. Saving energy saves money. So installing … [Read more...]