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Isle of Wight: Sustainability

If you want to find out more about sustainability and the issues that affect our environment, you’re in the right place.

Whether it’s details of changes you can make at home, or at your business or work, we lay out the facts and let you share your opinion.

Below are articles relating to sustainability and green issues on the Isle of Wight.

7, April 2023·3 min read

Cost of living crisis: How the Repair Cafe Isle of Wight can help you save money and help the planet

Amid the cost of living crisis, Repair Cafes combat waste by mending broken items, fostering sustainability and saving you money

5, April 2023·1 min read

Green energy on the horizon: Godshill farm proposes discreet wind turbine installation

Knightsbridge Farm seeks self-sufficiency, proposing an 18m wind turbine to cut costs and benefit the local grid

5, April 2023·2 min read

Recycling during Easter: How to keep the holiday eco-friendly and waste-free

Easter waste collection proceeds as usual; recycle sustainably with top tips for eco-friendly holiday celebrations

5, April 2023·2 min read

Ryde’s storm sewage crisis goes global: French news agency spotlights Isle of Wight’s battle for cleaner beaches

Ryde Mayor confronts Southern Water over sewage spills, pushing for cleaner beaches and sustainability commitments

family feeding the ducks by dinosaur with bicycles nearby

3, April 2023·1 min read

No ban on bikes: Isle of Wight council supports cyclists on Revetment between Sandown and Shanklin

Despite some media reports (not here) the Isle of Wight council confirms there is no cycling ban, and they don't support one

2, April 2023·1 min read

Briddlesford Farm debunks fake ‘Save Briddlesford Farm’ anti-solar park Facebook page

Briddlesford Farm warns of fraudulent Facebook page, as cafe manager debunks claims and seeks removal

30, March 2023·2 min read

Unlocking the Island’s potential: New cycle and walking routes set to transform Newport and Ryde

Isle of Wight council proposes transformative cycle and walking routes, promoting sustainable transport and green tourism in Newport and Ryde

23, March 2023·2 min read

Free tree-packs: Join the Woodland Trust in planting 800,000 saplings and reaching five million trees planted since 2020

The Woodland Trust is encouraging schools and communities to plant more trees to combat climate change and nature loss with free tree-packs

17, March 2023·2 min read

Urgent call on Government to reverse devastating cuts to active travel budget

Nine months ago, the government committed to a £308 million investment in active travel infrastructure. In last week’s announcement, they cut this by two-thirds, in a backward step for our economy, climate and health

repair cafe - electronic items being repaired

9, March 2023·1 min read

Join the repair revolution and book your broken items in to be fixed at this month’s Repair Cafe

Join the repair revolution and take your damaged items to the expert volunteers at Isle of Wight Repair Cafe’s event on 11th March

15, February 2023·3 min read

Isle of Wight Festival commits to sustainability with year-round biofuel production

The Isle of Wight Festival site will generate double the amount of energy used with year-round biofuel production for sustainability

13, February 2023·1 min read

Isle of Wight businesses recognised for their efforts in sustainability

"Each action we take adds up to a big impact across the Island,” said Cllr Julie Jones-Evans, Cabinet member for Levelling Up, Business Development, Regeneration and Tourism

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