Author: JW

Sidmouth is seen as an ‘affluent town’ – especially when compared to other similar towns:  Townscapes_Englands_Health_Inequalities_May_2020.pdf However, there is clearly poverty in this part of the world: Gulf between rich and poor widening in 10 areas of Devon – Devon Live The Sidmouth Food Bank was set up way back in 2012 and has now, unfortunately,… Continue reading Can we eat well – and save some money and ‘save the planet’?

How can we save energy at home, at work, at school and in the community? There are the immediate things we can do – and the longer term. We look at both, picking out pieces from earlier postings. WHAT WE CAN DO NOW TO SAVE ENERGY Some tips from the Sidmouth Repair Café: a rolled-up carpet… Continue reading How to save energy

Tech South West aims to “help support, connect and showcase the tech sector across the South West” And it’s very keen to push for a sustainable future for technology in these parts: “The South West is a global leader in areas critical to the future well being not just of the economy but the planet… Continue reading Green enterprise in the South West: from farming robots to coral reef cubes

We need to be doing something about our eating habits: they’re pretty damaging to both us and the wider world. Because, after all, “eating more than we need is wasteful and bad for the planet” as a local commentator reminds us. Here are some excerpts from an excellent recent piece from the Telegraph: We have… Continue reading How our grandparents ate

We need to come up with more intelligent packaging – and a company in Bristol is doing just that: kelpi | taking the plastic out of packaging It’s very much in the news: Seaweed packaging brand Kelpi raises over £3m to drive growth | News | The Grocer Including from Business Live South West this… Continue reading Green enterprise in the South West: plastic-free packaging

It’s not just a question of saving money – but making it – which can also help us to help the planet a little. From the Entrepreneur website, here are some ideas for sustainability-related jobs that will earn you some extra cash: Looking to make a positive difference in the world while also earning a… Continue reading Make money – and save the planet

Here’s some sound advice from the latest issue of The Big Issue – which is very much the sort of thing even in these parts we can make use of: Right now, living more sustainably might not seem within many people’s budgets. Being eco-conscious is often associated with purchasing expensive alternatives, such as solar panel… Continue reading Save money, save the planet – with The Big Issue

Yes, it’s that time of year… and the Stuff blog in New Zealand is there to help us through. Yes, a few of the links are NZ-specific, but it’s fresh and fun, as you’d expect from Down Under: When holiday costs closely follow Christmas expenses, finances can easily turn from a mostly-manageable flow into the… Continue reading Save money, save the planet – it’s Frugal February

Congratulations! Environmental entrepreneur named exceptional business leader Earthly Biochar is an impressive brand that offers a truly exciting solution to increasing emissions An entrepreneur from North Devon has been named as one of 2022’s most exceptional business leaders. Lottie Hawkins was recognised at the Great British Entrepreneur Awards 2022 Grand Final. Lottie, founder of Earthly Biochar, won… Continue reading Sustainability Entrepreneur of the Year goes to Devon

Nominations have opened for the Devon Farm Business Awards 2023, as organisers celebrate a decade of recognising “the county’s enthusiastic, innovative and pioneering agriculturalists”. Last year’s winner Chris Berry from Higher Thornton Farm near Exeter is encouraging nominations: “I’d say to anyone who knows of someone doing great things (including themselves), to get on and… Continue reading Devon Farm Business Awards: nominate!