Cambridge Carbon Footprint (CCF) is a registered charity, which works to motivate and empower people to substantially reduce their CO2 emissions, helping to build low-carbon communities that are sustainable, resilient and rewarding. Learn more about CCF
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Book now for the final Open Eco Homes weekend!
Open Eco Homes got off to a flying start a couple of weeks ago with a highly successful eco renovation question time launch event, chaired by Terry Macalister, Energy Editor of The Guardian.
A panel of professionals and eco-householders discussed a wide range of questions from an enthusiastic audience, from DIY under-floor insulation, improving windows and grey water to ‘Aerogel’ insulation. Attendees were keen to understand how they could improve their home’s comfort and efficiency and what the Green Deal will mean for them.
On 12/13 May visitors flocked to visit a wide variety of homes open to the public as part of Open Eco Homes 2012.
Missed those? Here are a selection of just some of the Eco Homes that will be offering guided tours on the final weekend, Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 May:
- A 1950s semi refurbished to ‘Old Home Superhome’ status – Bury Rd, Stapleford
- A 1920s bungalow transformed into a beautiful, light-filled home with a garden designed to facilitate diversity – Milton Rd, Cambridge
- A once cold and draughty Victorian end-of-terrace made comfortable, warm and cheap to run – Richmond Rd, Cambridge
- A listed Victorian house that has been remodelled and extended by its architect owner – Melbourne Place, Cambridge
Eco homes can only be visited as part of a pre-booked guided tour. With just a fortnight to go until the final open weekend, places are filling up fast!
To find out more, visit: http://openecohomes.org/. To book your visits, call: 01223 301842 (Booking lines are open 9am-6pm weekdays and 9am-1pm Saturdays)
Want to know more about the Green Deal? Drop in to Gamlingay community’s totally transformed and remodelled eco build community centre.
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Carbon Conversations provide a safe space that lets people connect, explore and then act on climate change. Click here to learn more.
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CCF currently has a number of exciting volunteer opportunities. If you are passionate about climate issues and ready to put in some time and energy, then we’d love you to join us! Click here to view our current volunteer vacancies.
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Up to two tonnes of CO2 is produced in food miles per family per annum. By changing the way we shop, we can lower our carbon footprint. Eating Local is a six-week food challenge run every quarter that encourages participants to think about the contribution food makes to climate change.
Will the participants in our spring challenge manage to bridge the ‘hungry gap’ now that they have relinquished imported goods from warmer climes? Click here to find out.
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