We welcomed Cat Kenyon of Haringey Living Streets to speak at our second lockdown webinar – addressing the all-too topical issue of maintaining reduced traffic and pollution while enabling people to get back to work post-lockdown. South Tottenham resident Cat’s awareness was raised while on maternity leave for her second son in 2018. At talk by Prof Jennifer Aldridge … [Read more...]
The Future of Fashion
Over 30 people ‘Zoomed’ in for MHSG’s first-ever webinar last week to examine ‘The Future of Fashion’ , led by local resident and award-winning entrepreneur, Safia Minney MBE. Founder of the People Tree ethical clothing brand, Safia is author of ‘The Sustainable Fashion Revolution’ and other books addressing the links between the fashion industry, fair trade and … [Read more...]
MHSG and COVID-19
Covid-19 is changing our plans at Muswell Hill Sustainability Group as it is for so many other businesses, charities and community groups. We had lots of stuff lined up, like our film night featuring the inspirational 2040 film, working with Muswell Business on a Traders for the Earth week, and an event to promote seasonal food. These are all put on hold for now. A … [Read more...]
Inspiring schools!
Last week, school and university students met with MPs to call for 6 demands to government, including including climate change in teacher training, embedding climate change throughout the whole curriculum and all schools to be net zero by 2030. At a smaller scale the Fortismere Climate Group - an inspiring group of students held an event to raise funds for water fountains, … [Read more...]
WeFil pop-up party – give up throwaway plastics for good!
Free event: Thursday 27th February, 8pm Muswell Hill Methodist Church, 10 Pages Lane, N10 1PP MHSG is excited to host a WeFil pop up ‘reverse Tupperware party' – bring your empty containers and buy sustainable goods to fill them up! Here's a chance to stock up on low environmental impact essentials - cleaning, food, beauty and dental care products. … [Read more...]
Tackling the climate emergency
Tackling the Climate Emergency - What can we do in Muswell Hill?Thursday 23rd January, 8pmGarden Room, Muswell Hill Methodist Church28 Page's Lane, N10 1PPHere's your opportunity to get involved with MHSG activities in 2020. Hear from members about our events and campaigns on::- Saving energy at home and generating renewable energy- Cutting single-use plastics- Sustainable … [Read more...]