Cambridge Carbon Footprint

Summer Calendar 2009

Download the summer calendar pdf

There are quite a few events happening in June and July, so download the summer calendar here to make sure you don’t miss any of them!

Cambridge Carbon Footprint’s joint Eco-Renovation seminar with SmartLife on May 13^th was an outstanding success. 20 local builders gathered to hear an inspiring talk from Tim Acheson of Green Hat Construction about the £140 million opportunities opening up for the construction industry in renovating Cambridge’s existing housing stock over the next 10 years. Sponsored by Ridgeons, who provided supper and an informative stall, the event was also an opportunity for SmartLife to gather views on the training needs of the sector in delivering the work needed. The names of the companies attending will be featured on our website shortly so those of you who have been looking for an eco-friendly building company will know who to contact.

Ro Randall of CCF and Sarah Bearpark of SmartLife at the seminar

May Newsletter 2009

(for pdf version of newsletter, click here)

I. Cambridge Carbon Footprint News and Upcoming Events

Last chance for a carbon conversations group!
Sing your heart out for the climate
Renovating for the future-free workshop for builders!
Tour of Donarbon Waste Facility
Join in the summer events (and learn to calculate footprints)
Grow Your Own Session

II Local News & Events

Reminder of renewable energy survey
Sustainable Shelford

III. Politics and Campaigning: Good news! By Tom Bragg

IV. Ask Andy: preparing for summer by Andy Brown

V. Gardening Guidance: May in the Garden by Keith Jordan

VI. Martin’s Memo (DIY tips): Halogen Replacements by Martin Roach

VII. Jacky’s recipe: Local pesto Jacky Sutton-Adam

Read the rest…

New Members Meeting: Monday, April 20th

Are you curious about the work of Cambridge Carbon Footprint? Would you like to get involved in encouraging carbon reduction in Cambridge? You are warmly invited to a new members meeting on Monday, April 20th at 7:30pm at our office off Gwydir Street. It is an opportunity to meet people, find out more about us, and find out which of our activities you would like to be involved in and contribute to, such as foot-printing, talks, stalls, groups, energy surveys, DIY group, Akashi, and behind the scenes stuff. All of these projects rely on our volunteers, and we would love to have your help!

Please email Karin at karin@cambridgecarbonfootprint.org if you need directions or have any queries.

Renovating for the future

Cambridge Carbon Footprint is promoting a seminar for builders with the SmartLife Centre for Sustainable Development

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Tim Acheson of Green Hat Construction will speak about how builders can get a share of new refurbishment markets.

Wednesday 13th May at 17:30, with a ‘light supper’ at the SmartLIFE Centre, Cambridge Regional College, Kings Hedges Road.

More information

April Newsletter

News on Ann Miller’s workshop, the Castle Street Comfort Zone, new Carbon Conversations Groups, local windfarms and more! Download the newsletter in pdf.

Age of Stupid sell out

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The Age of Stupid is the new epic from McLibel director Franny Armstrong.

Over 300 people packed the Vue cinema on Sunday for the premiere of the latest climate change blockbuster.

Oscar-nominated Pete Postlethwaite stars as a man living alone in the devastated world of 2055, looking at old footage from 2008 and asking: why didn’t we stop climate change when we had the chance?
Cambridge Carbon Footprint and The Stop Climate Chaos Coalition organised the community engagement for the peoples premier at the Vue Cinema. The Akashi posters were on display, CCF produced a handout listing the environmental groups and initiatives around Cambridge, Ro Randall and Tony Juniper gave inspiring talks.

March Newsletter

Cambridge Carbon Footprint March Newsletter: Download as PDF

We have a number of exciting events coming up this month — read this month’s newsletter to learn more! Download [pdf].

March’s newsletter includes:

Cambridge Carbon Footprint News: George Marshall, the seasonal meal, and more…
Local News and Events: Age of Stupid and Earth Hour
Politics and Campaigning: Hold our government to account. By Tom Bragg
Ask Andy: Clothes Drying and condensation. By Andy Brown
Martin’s Memo (DIY tips): Magnetic Attraction. By Martin Roach

Communicating climate change

coin_phone George Marshall, one of the UK’s most inspiring and entertaining leaders on climate change, leads this not-to-be-missed workshop at the Judge Business School, Cambridge on Thursday March 26th. All welcome.

Author of the widely acclaimed book, ‘Carbon Detox’ and founder of the Climate Outreach Information Network, George will leave you skilled up, blissed out and ready to communicate for the climate.

for more information or bookings contact Karin Holsinger. 01223 460475

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