Do you want to make Muswell Hill more sustainable in 2019? Find out how you can get involved at our meeting on 24th January 8.00pm at Muswell Hill Methodist Church. Hear about our homes projects, our food group and our plastics campaign. We'll also hear from Kate Allardyce about Extinction Rebellion and the action that they are planning this year to get the government to act … [Read more...]
Haringey Zero 50 route map workshop
Thursday 17th January, 7pm Wood Green Works, 40 Cumberland Road, Wood Green N22 7SG Here's your opportunity to discuss the detail of the draft Zero 50 route map prepared by consultants Arup. The route map follows the 'manifesto to deliver sustainable regeneration' published by Haringey … [Read more...]
Acting on plastic waste
This summer MHSG is campaigning to persuade local people and businesses to cut use of single-use plastics. The Blue Planet 2 series and contributing scientist Dr Steve Simpson's talk to MHSG last autumn made clear the horrific impact of plastics on marine life - action is needed fast. Our volunteers are surveying Muswell Hill cafes and restaurants to ask them to stop … [Read more...]
Local elections May 2018
Local elections take place in Haringey on 3rd May 2018. On April 19th, MHSG is getting together with other environmental groups in Haringey for a hustings meeting to question candidates from all parties about their environmental policies. All are welcome to attend. Our asks for local environmental policy are as follows: 1. Commit to continuing support for 40:20 and … [Read more...]
Greenpeace’s John Sauven inspires
On 11th December we were fortunate to be joined at our xmas party by John Sauven, Executive Director of Greenpeace who happens to live locally. John gave a wide-ranging talk about the impact of Greenpeace's work over the last twenty years. He highlighted in particular campaigns where Greenpeace has shone a light on the supply chains of companies like MacDonalds, who were … [Read more...]
London and the environment: Nicky Gavron AM talks to MHSG
On 11th January 2017, Muswell Hill Sustainability Group welcomed Nicky Gavron, AM who has been an assembly member since 2000, has served as deputy mayor twice and has been influential in climate change policy for London. Strategic Planning for London Nicky started off by talking about the strategic planning currently underway by Sadiq Khan. The biggest challenge faced … [Read more...]