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Plastic Free North Devon becomes Earth Action North Devon!

Friday, 4 April 2025/by Molly Turner

The community in East Devon working for a sustainable future – an East Devon update.

Sunday, 30 March 2025/by Sarah Kersey

Transforming waste into power – see it for yourself!

Thursday, 20 February 2025/by Molly Turner

A Sustainable Valentine’s Day: Celebrate Love with the Planet in Mind

Thursday, 13 February 2025/by Leah Nudds

Growing the CAG team!

Thursday, 23 January 2025/by Helen Vines

Teresa’s Fundraising Tips

Tuesday, 3 December 2024/by Leah Nudds

Building resilience through connecting – SkillShare24

Thursday, 28 November 2024/by Helen Vines

Green Season’s Greetings

Thursday, 24 October 2024/by Leah Nudds

North Devon SkillShare Highlights

Monday, 30 September 2024/by Leah Nudds

Introducing our new Project Coordinator

Wednesday, 4 September 2024/by Leah Nudds

Growing Community Through Food

Tuesday, 3 September 2024/by Leah Nudds

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This autumn, we have an exciting series of online

This autumn, we have an exciting series of online collaborative sessions for our CAG Devon Members to share skills, stories, gain inspiration and network. Check them out:

🔧The Repair and Reuse Collaborate 25 Sept
Join CAG Devon and Fiona from @restartproject in the lead-up to International Repair Day on 19 Oct! Learn more about the Repair and Reuse Declaration and find out how you can join in the campaign to get all MPs signed up to the Declaration.

💡Community Energy Saving Collaborate 09 Oct
Join CAG Devon and Sarah from @exetercommunityenergy to learn about community energy initiatives. Discover how you can become an Energy Champion, helping local communities reduce energy bills and cut carbon emissions.

♻Library of Things Collaborate 29 Oct
Join Laura and Mirella from @shareshoptiverton and @shareshedmobile to hear about their journeys in establishing a community Library of Things. Join the ‘Borrow Don’t Buy’ movement and hear about their approaches to setting up this great resource.

🍎Community Fridges and Surplus Food 26 Nov
Join CAG Devon and local foodies to learn about the benefits and operations of community fridges and surplus food initiatives. We'd love to hear about the type of projects or discussions you'd like to have. Please get in touch if you have anything you'd like to learn. More details to be confirmed!

Exclusive to CAG Devon Members only. Sign up via the link (Link in bio) https://www.tickettailor.com/events/cagdevon?

Did you know it’s Second-Hand September? CAG Dev

Did you know it’s Second-Hand September? CAG Devon loves getting involved in promoting the beauty of second-hand treasures. Our groups organise clothes swishes, jumble trails, give or take events, upcycling and repair cafes! ♻️👚

Who’s going to be taking part in some clothes swishes this month? Recycle Devon has its very own clothes swap kits that you can borrow to set up your event! This can be as big or small as you like – invite your friends over or get the community involved:

https://www.recycledevon.org/clothes-swaps

#seconhandseptember #preloved #clotheswaps #secondhand #zerowaste

Zero Waste Week is coming to an end, but the journ

Zero Waste Week is coming to an end, but the journey to a more sustainable future doesn’t stop here! 🌎

We’d love to hear your tips or lessons learned throughout the week – what small changes have you made, and how can we keep them going in the long term? To help continue your zero-waste journey, check out these 5 handy resources to keep you inspired: (LINK IN BIO)

https://www.resourcefutures.co.uk/5-handy-resources-for.../

#zerowasteweek #zerowasteliving #zerowaste #zerowastechallenge

Happy September! As we step into September, the

Happy September!

As we step into September, the calendar is packed with great opportunities for CAG groups to make a difference! This month is all about coming together to protect our environment and raise awareness, here's what's happening:

🗑️ Zero Waste Week starts today until 6th, it challenges all of us to reduce the waste we produce. Choose an action which will help you reduce your waste, do it every day throughout Zero Waste Week and share your experience with others!

🌊 The Great British Beach Clean runs from Friday 20th to Sunday 29th September. We're excited to see our coastal groups roll up their sleeves and help keep our beaches clean and safe.

🏞️ World Rivers Day on September 22nd is a shout out to our CAG Devon river groups! This day is all about celebrating and protecting our beautiful rivers, from river clean-ups to educational events and citizen science.

♻️ Second-Hand September is a month long challenge to say no to new clothes and embrace the second-hand revolution. You can get involved by promoting local charity shops, organising clothes swaps, repair cafés or hosting workshops on upcycling and mending.

September is shaping up to be a busy month for all things CAG. Let's celebrate, share, and inspire others to join in!

#ZeroWasteWeek #GreatBritishBeachClean #WorldRiversDay #SecondHandSeptember #CAGDevon

Before summer comes to an end, why not get outside

Before summer comes to an end, why not get outside and involved in some nature-based activities🌸🦋

Build a bug hotel: Use natural materials like wood, leaves, and stones to create a bug hotel. This provides a safe haven for beneficial insects like bees, ladybugs, and butterflies. 🐝

Upcycle something into a plant pot: You can use anything you like for planting, like watering cans, old kettles, old boots, paint tins, pans and containers. Get creative with it! 🌱

Build a mini pond: Even a small pond can be home to an interesting range of wildlife, including damsel and dragonflies, frogs and newts. Make use of an old container, get some gravel and start planting! 🐸

Create a compost heap: Composting organic waste enriches soil and supports a healthy garden ecosystem. It also reduces the amount of waste sent to landfills, decreasing your environmental footprint. 🍂

Plant a tree: Trees provide oxygen, improve air quality, and offer habitats for numerous species. Planting a tree is a long-term investment in the environment and biodiversity. 🌳

For more ideas and detailed guides on these, check out Devon Wildlife Trust's action page: https://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/actions

#Biodiversity #NatureActivities #SustainableLiving #WildlifeConservation

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