Sustainable West Northants

Did you know you can recycle your coffee pods at West Northamptonshire Recycling Centres. The centres now have bins from the Podback scheme. Look out for the bins on site, there is one for plastic and one for aluminium pods. You can find out more at: podback.org

We've taken part in #NoMowMay for a couple of years now and would love more Parish Councils to get involved! Find out more details below and register to take part ⬇️

It's the last week to have your say on our draft Climate Change Strategy, so please do complete the short survey 💚

We have set up an Instagram account for the Sustainability Team, if you are on this platform too please give us a follow! 💚🌍 #sustainableliving

Happy New Year! We're back to work and feeling refreshed and ready for a sustainable 2025! Check out these simple and easy New Year's resolutions for the planet from @WildlifeTrusts 🌍💚

@WestNorthants Bubble and squeak with the leftover potatoes and veg, delicious! 😋

What are your top tips for making the most of leftovers at Christmas? Please share them in the comments and help others #LoveFoodHateWaste over the festive season.

Our draft Climate Change Strategy aims to address local climate change impacts and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Have your say on it by completing our short survey before 19 January: ow.ly/PXU650UtmHJ

We love this Crap-Free Christmas gift guide from Jen Gale at @sustainableish 🎄🎁

It's Christmas Jumper day! 🎄 Have you been thrifty this year and bought a jumper second hand? Or have you dug out the same festive knit you've been wearing for years, like us?! #sustainablechristmas

Today we held our third annual Festive Swap event encouraging colleagues to swap Christmas wrapping items & jumpers instead of buying new! We also played the How Bad Are Bananas? Game with a focus on consumption to increase awareness of more sustainable choices 😀🍌🎄🎁

Today we have been to a workshop to learn about digital carbon footprints - did you know the internet is responsible for 4% of global GHG emissions? Take a look at the footprint of your website here ⬇️💚 Thanks @poppyecohub for an insightful morning! websitecarbon.com

Our draft Climate Change Strategy is now out for consultation, please take the time to read and respond below before 19 January💚 #ClimateAction #sustainablefuture westnorthants.citizenspace.com/climate-change…

We have some great venues around Northamptonshire for micro businesses, sole traders, small businesses and more to rent or hire @Vulcanworks_ is based in Guildhall Road, Northampton and offers some exciting opportunities for local people Learn more: zurl.co/DjjD

What does sustainability mean to you? We chose to build a green Lego heart at the @NgageSolutions Net Zero Summit to represent respect and care for our planet 💚 #BuildToGive

A great day at the @NgageSolutions #NetZeroSummit at a fantastic venue on our doorstep! #sustainablebusiness

We're supporting #FuelPovertyAwarenessDay 🏠 There are a number of schemes available to support those on a low income to improve the energy efficiency of their homes - visit our dedicated webpage below to find out more. westnorthants.gov.uk/sustainable-we…

We were thrilled to sponsor the Sustainability Award at the Northamptonshire Business Awards @NorthantsCoC Congratulations to our winners, Sedgebrook Hall, who demonstrated an excellent all round approach to sustainability in their operations👏 #NBA2024 #SustainableBusiness

Join us and colleagues at a Net Zero Summit & Business Expo at Silverstone Conference Centre on 28 November - register below for FREE! bbf.uk.com/event/net-zero… #UKSPF #NetZero

View our recently published Air Quality Action Plan and updated webpages 🌍💚

🌿 We're excited to announce the release of our second annual Sustainability Report! 🌍 You can read the report on our Sustainable West Northants webpage here ⬇️ westnorthants.gov.uk/sustainable-we… #Sustainability #UNSDGs #LocalClimateAction