Found this whilst flicking through Instagram
https://www.pensforkids.co.uk/
Wish I'd known when I recently had a clear out of a lot of pens and pencils and didn't know what to do with them. Eventually gave them away via Freegle.

https://actions.sumofus.org/a/stop-poisoning-us-ban-glyphosate-in-europe/?akid=99292.2015303.7J0BvR&rd=1&source=fwd&t=9

https://www.greenpeace.org.uk/news/veganuary-10-plant-based-meal-ideas-from-greenpeace-staff/?fbclid=IwAR1aZgQs8al1l5WFzdG-tDW_4qqtf4MerJOcZmFONrL5lWfEcumZA6zbu8k

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/costa-rica-shark-island-now-massive-marine-reserve

The suddenly skyrocketing and apparently relentless rise in gas prices must be a factor in how fast we all move away from using gas central heating.
While my ageing gas boiler is usually still functional (apart from a stuck valve which meant a chilly Christmas weekend), keeping it may no longer be the most sustainable approach. I hate waste and wouldn't normally replace a functioning device but the awful prospect of unaffordable gas bills is very real.
As the boiler is well over a decade old, I was previously offered a replacement - so I'm asking the grant managers if this offer would cover replacement with an electric boiler. I do hope so but will seriously consider funding it privately, if not - as long as the new boiler is compatible with a solar water heating installation on the roof of the room containing the boiler cupboard. (Not ensuring that would be stupid, given that it's not feasible to install solar PV panels on this house.)
So I started looking into this and found a useful initial guide at https://www.boilerguide.co.uk/articles/best-electric-boilers . It's not obviously dated and must, I think, predate the rise in gas prices, but it's a good start.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/magazine/2021/12/27/greta-thunberg-state-climate-movement-roots-her-power-an-activist/?utm_source=pocket-newtab-global-en-GB
Some of the comments are worth reading (some aren't) as well as the article.

This could be useful if there’s a branch near you.
https://www.dunelm.com/info/about/take-back-scheme?

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/dec/31/new-species-to-look-out-for-in-the-uk-in-2022-aoe

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/dec/31/thats-a-wrap-french-plastic-packaging-ban-for-fruit-and-veg-begins

Sellers' assurances that more trees will be planted if we buy more stuff from them aren't necessarily reliable or beneficial to the planet.
As with so much else in life, getting this right takes time, thought and effort.

https://www.euronews.com/green/2021/09/01/how-to-tell-the-difference-between-tree-planting-schemes-and-scams?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=green_newsletter&_ope=eyJndWlkIjoiYTMyZmIyMTZlZDMyMTdhNWMzZTUwMzhlOGY4N2I0ZjEifQ%3D%3D

"A cyclist is a disaster for the country's economy: he does not buy cars and does not borrow money to buy. He does not buy fuel... He does not cause serious accidents. He does not require multi-lane highways. He does not get fat."

This is an American article, but much of it applies here.

https://www.treehugger.com/2021-review-ebike-revolution-revs-up-5213611

https://twitter.com/RewildingB/status/1463960727044116483

An American article from a year ago, but still relevant.

https://www.ecowatch.com/plastic-pollution-producer-responsibility-2649792843.html

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/dec/27/plans-in-england-for-car-chargers-in-all-commercial-car-parks-quietly-rolled-back?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/dec/26/bogs-banks-and-bubble-barriers-five-great-projects-to-protect-nature-aoe?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other

Wishing you all well over this festive period and here’s hoping we can look forward to a better and greener 2022. 🌿🦔🐇🌴🎄🎅🍄🌹🌼🌏🍇🌊💦🥦♻️

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/aug/05/cargo-bikes-deliver-faster-and-cleaner-than-vans-study-finds

https://www.westsussextoday.co.uk/news/opinion/west-sussex-wildlife-project-will-create-new-wildlife-corridors-across-county-3499429

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/dec/18/peat-sales-to-gardeners-in-england-and-wales-to-be-banned-by-2024

Given how little Christmas shopping I have to do, keeping it sustainable seemed as if it should be easy enough. That was before I read this, however. What a good thing that I'd already bought what I needed....
https://www.ethicalconsumer.org/ethical-christmas?utm_source=ECRA+Monthly+Newsletter&utm_campaign=a21898f971-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_12_16_2021_non-subs&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_9856040c29-a21898f971-321357508

I realise this doesn’t directly affect many people in this group but I know the campaign against this incinerator has relevance to some, so this letter may be of interest. Its from solicitors acting on behalf of the coalition of groups opposed to the incinerator and speaks for itself.
https://www.encaf.org/_files/ugd/192828_fea6c536b303483c99e2ca91809c7b24.pdf?

Although we should all consume less of everything, some essentials are constantly used up, or wear out and need replacing. So seeking out more sustainable replacements for our daily needs seems worthwhile.
This offer can be used as a starting-point for finding ethical suppliers, not only of the small treats in the goody bag but other presents for our nearest and dearest: https://mailchi.mp/ethicalconsumer.org/christmas-goodies-giveaway-2021-non-subs?e=57f084c3a9 .

One of the saddest tales of hardship following Storm Arwen was told by a woman lamenting that, if they hadn't just changed their old oil heating system for a new air source heat pump-based one, the loss of power wouldn't have deprived them of heat as well as electricity.
Something rather similar happened locally, when a district heating system failed over this last, perishing cold weekend; see https://www.hackneycitizen.co.uk/2021/11/30/shoreditch-pipe-leak-450-residents-without-heating/ .
That reminded me just how useful it is to have both gas and electricity, as when my new gas boiler broke down just after I moved house at the end of November. At least I still had an immersion heater to produce hot bathwater, after having to keep 'warm' getting grubby with endless furniture shifting, cleaning and unpacking of boxes.
If we all go all-electric, we put ourselves at the mercy of a breakdown in our only source of power. So I'm hoping that pure hydrogen-fuelled boilers become practical in London by the time that my current gas boiler needs replacing. I don't want to lose the alternative source of power, in case something goes wrong in future - as it invariably will do, sooner or later.

A different approach- wonder if it would make a difference? And is it achievable?

https://www.independent.co.uk/climate-change/news/personal-carbon-allowance-trading-climate-crisis-b1956705.html?

Every household in our village has just been given a young wild cherry tree to plant - either in their own garden or in a public place in and around the village (guidance to be given). Such a lovely idea and to know that in years to come the village will be blossom filled every spring is a great thought. Our village society has masterminded this. They have also planted many other trees in and around the area. A great way to save the planet.

https://www.scooploop.com/thread/ev-charging-points-to-be-made-compulsory-in-new-homes

Seems like a good move though not sure how easy it will be to accomplish.

https://www.lbc.co.uk/news/new-homes-in-england-to-have-electric-car-chargers-installed-by-law/

https://www.positive.news/environment/what-can-i-do-about-climate-change-how-to-lower-your-carbon-footprint/

Haven’t read it yet but this sounds very interesting and hopefully encouraging.
https://www.positive.news/environment/rewilding-sixty-years-ago-scientists-let-a-farm-rewild-heres-what-happened/?

Recommendation from Krista L. Quickly skimmed through but will peruse later in leisure.

https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20211105-how-carbon-might-go-out-of-fashion

Doesn’t seem to be anyone in our area but several suppliers in London. Has anyone done this?
https://www.countryliving.com/uk/homes-interiors/interiors/a29695669/rent-christmas-tree-cotswold-fir/

https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20211105-how-your-house-will-go-carbon-free?ocid=fbfut

https://secure.avaaz.org/campaign/en/cop26_peoples_climate_deal_12/?tfLKjlb=502026868=18788843048&_checksum=b617effb3e4454725a1994e60073051af83867a78d978716845b4f071f918371
Shared from Lonicera`s post in "Anything" loop.
Sign,share and start the pressure for COP 27 to deliver better.

Seems like an interesting idea. It’s in Thailand. Thought the engineering aspect might interest you @PeterJ

https://interestingengineering.com/the-worlds-largest-floating-solar-power-farm-is-now-open-in-thailand?

https://www.secretsofuniverse.in/space-debris/

Has the Royal British Legion published any comment about the sustainability of the traditional paper-and-plastic poppies that we have all bought annually since the year dot?

I haven't researched this, but in terms of avoiding single-use plastic, surely the traditional poppy is an obvious target? Is there an environmentally-friendly alternative, or are the days of poppy-sellers numbered?

(I know there are many 'posh' poppies, such as enamelled brooches, available, but these are one-off purchases. The 'disposable' poppy is an annual reminder and encouragement to donate.)

Just found out about this after listening to a podcast (see @DianaW ‘s recent post ).

https://www.libraryofthings.co.uk/

The Restart Project has been producing a podcast for some years now, which sounds good, judging by their recent survey of what their listeners most value (and want from it in future): https://therestartproject.org/community/listener-survey-results-2021/ .

I don't want to spend more time online and am perfectly happy with my own thoughts (and birdsong) while working outdoors, out of range of the radio, but I know that others want more constant access to interesting listening. So you might like to try this podcast....

This sounds like a very positive move.
https://unfccc.int/news/cop26-global-innovation-hub-launched-for-transformative-climate-solutions

I often feel that by posting climate change articles in Save the Planet I’m adding to the general doom and gloom. It’s very difficult to raise environmental concern without also raising levels of anxiety. Young people are particularly affected. But academics and psychologists/psychotherapists are beginning to recognise the problem and are taking up the challenge of how to work with eco-anxiety.
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2021/oct/06/eco-anxiety-fear-of-environmental-doom-weighs-on-young-people?

Most Scooploop members live far from Portsmouth and would not be able to use this scheme, but it's an interesting idea that could work in any city.
https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/community-e-cargo-bike-hire-scheme

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-59158098?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Martin Lewis has suggested doing this via Make My Money Matter, which is campaigning to make pension funds invest not in arms/tobacco/fossil fuels etc but sustainably.
There's a petition at https://makemymoneymatter.co.uk/ which people might like to sign.

Managing to ensure that savings are invested in really 'dark green' investments has never been easy but this seems an excellent opportunity to put pressure on the biggest holders of our money to do so. Unlike the average person, pension funds control so much money that they can afford to take the best specialist advice on green investing.

I'd hever heard of Dabba Drop but its complete avoidance of environmentally unfriendly packaging is admirable.
https://www.hackneygazette.co.uk/news/business/dabba-drop-hackney-business-natwest-awards-8449356?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=DM48909

A long read but well worth persevering. Very challenging but I think it’s hard to argue against his assertions.

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/oct/30/capitalism-is-killing-the-planet-its-time-to-stop-buying-into-our-own-destruction?

This covers the basics.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-56901261?

This a long but very interesting article. Hope the link works!
https://www.newstatesman.com/environment/2021/10/the-price-of-the-planet-who-will-step-up-at-cop26

Wandsworth Council are organising a week of events to coincide with the COP26 conference in Glasgow (8th to 13th November).

There are some online events, but most are aimed at residents of the borough to visit in person. (But if you're in the area, it might be worth looking in the off-chance they aren't full?)

See this Scooploop event for more:
https://www.scooploop.com/thread/climate-change-festival-events

I knew that natural dyeing had taken off in some of our community gardens but this is a new development. So far, it's mainly been silk scarves etc being dyed, presumably because that's the easiest material to dye. But now there's this:
https://www.hackneycitizen.co.uk/2021/10/27/natural-dye-studio-hackney-underwear-company-crowdfunder/