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The Solent Beach Hub will provide a “one-stop-shop” for people looking for their nearest sea or beach based event and so is a great place for groups and organisations to advertise relevant events.
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.
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Julie hand delivered four copies of Greta Thunberg's book to all Isle of Wight secondary schools and colleges, hoping Greta's words will inspire young Islanders.
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The council sent renewal reminders to people by email, but many people had not provided an email address and therefore did not receive any notification.
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There was once a time when residents weren't forced to put their bins on the roadside, but had it collected from their gardens. The Isle of Wight Council then created a system which has now led to you having to pay for that service.
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You may have heard Dr Rupert Read, academic and a national spokesperson for Extinction Rebellion, on Radio 4, BBC Politics Live, LBC, or Channel 5 news. He'll be speaking on the Island this month.
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Always a great afternoon out, exploring wildlife under the pier in Ryde with ecology and environmental experts. All welcome.
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As well as celebrating the beautiful bathing waters in the Isle of Wight, the ‘Beauty of the beach’ social media campaign aims to help people understand more about what impacts bathing water quality and give them the power to protect their beaches by taking some simple steps.
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The city council’s electric car charging scheme was the first in the UK to supply power through this innovative approach.
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If you've been on a climate emergency march or are involved in environmental protection on the Island, Extinction Rebellion urge you to sign up to their newsletter to stay in touch with upcoming events and marches.
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Transition Island will be planting a cherry tree at the Coppins Bridge garden next to the church in memory of volunteer Tom McLaughlin who sadly passed away.
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It was the fifth year the ferry company welcomed volunteers from the whale and dolphin charity to its Portsmouth – Fishbourne route.
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The plan is to discuss strategy, form working groups and consider creating smaller affinity groups. All welcome.
