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== Sustainability initiatives == | == Sustainability initiatives == | ||
*[http://www.earthtrust.org.uk/ Earth Trust] ([[wikipedia:Earth Trust|Wikipedia]]) | *[http://www.earthtrust.org.uk/ Earth Trust] ([[wikipedia:Earth Trust|Wikipedia]]) | ||
*[http://www.ecobicester.org.uk/ Eco Bicester] | *[http://www.ecobicester.org.uk/ Eco Bicester] | ||
*[http://www.henley-in-transition.org.uk/index.htm Henley in Transition] | *[http://www.henley-in-transition.org.uk/index.htm Henley in Transition] | ||
*[http://www.lowcarbonhub.org/ Low Carbon Hub] | |||
*[http://www.lowcarbonwestoxford.org.uk/ Low Carbon West Oxford] | |||
*[http://www.sustainablewallingford.org/ Sustainable Wallingford] | *[http://www.sustainablewallingford.org/ Sustainable Wallingford] | ||
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[http://www.cagoxfordshire.org.uk/ Community Action Groups], network of local voluntary groups in Oxfordshire involved in community led climate change action. | [http://www.cagoxfordshire.org.uk/ Community Action Groups], network of local voluntary groups in Oxfordshire involved in community led climate change action. | ||
=== Cycling === | === Community energy === | ||
[http://www.abingdonhydro.org.uk/ Abingdon Hydro] - [http://www.osneylockhydro.co.uk/ Osney Lock Hydro] - [https://peoplespowerstation.org People’s Power Station], online platform showing the impact this ‘positive energy’ is making in Oxfordshire - [http://southillcommunityenergy.co.uk/ Southill Community Energy] - [http://www.westmillsolar.coop/ Westmill Solar] Co-operative | |||
=== Cycling activism === | |||
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[http://www.bikesafe.org.uk/ West Oxford Community Path campaign] | [http://www.bikesafe.org.uk/ West Oxford Community Path campaign] - [https://www.oxonbikes.co.uk/ OXONBIKE], pedal and electric bike hire | ||
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=== Environment quality === | === Environment quality === | ||
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[http://www.oxford.gov.uk/PageRender/decEH/Cleaner,_Greener_City_Centre_occw.htm Cleaner, Greener Oxford], Oxford City Council campaign - [http://oxclean.org.uk/ OxClean], Oxford Civic Society initiative dedicated to keeping Oxford clean and tidy - [http://oxfloodnet.co.uk/ Oxford Flood Network], making a citizen-built flood detection network in Oxford, based on river levels, groundwater and local knowledge. | [http://www.oxford.gov.uk/PageRender/decEH/Cleaner,_Greener_City_Centre_occw.htm Cleaner, Greener Oxford], Oxford City Council campaign - [http://oxclean.org.uk/ OxClean], Oxford Civic Society initiative dedicated to keeping Oxford clean and tidy - [http://oxfloodnet.co.uk/ Oxford Flood Network], making a citizen-built flood detection network in Oxford, based on river levels, groundwater and local knowledge. | ||
=== Food === | === Food activism === | ||
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[https://abundanceoxford.wordpress.com/ Abundance Oxford], not-for-profit community harvesting, redistributing & preserving group - [http://cultivateoxford.org/ Cultivate Oxford] - [http://www.goodfoodoxford.org/ Good Food Oxford] - [http://www.toogood-towaste.co.uk/oxfordshire/ Too Good To Waste Oxfordshire] | [https://abundanceoxford.wordpress.com/ Abundance Oxford], not-for-profit community harvesting, redistributing & preserving group - [http://cultivateoxford.org/ Cultivate Oxford] - [http://www.goodfoodoxford.org/ Good Food Oxford] - [https://oxsurpluscafe.wordpress.com/ Oxford Food Surplus Café] - [http://www.toogood-towaste.co.uk/oxfordshire/ Too Good To Waste Oxfordshire] | ||
=== Health === | === Health === | ||
[http://www.bicestergreengym.org/ Bicester Green Gym] | [http://www.bicestergreengym.org/ Bicester Green Gym] | ||
=== Reduce, reuse, repair and recycle === | === Reduce, reuse, repair and recycle === | ||
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[http://www.bicestergreen.org.uk/ Bicester Green], independent social enterprise, led by the local community. Main activities are repair and refurbishment of items, such as small electricals, wooden furniture, and bicycles. - [http://www.oxfordshirewaste.gov.uk/ Oxfordshire Waste Partnership] | [http://www.bicestergreen.org.uk/ Bicester Green], independent social enterprise, led by the local community. Main activities are repair and refurbishment of items, such as small electricals, wooden furniture, and bicycles. - [http://www.oxfordshirewaste.gov.uk/ Oxfordshire Waste Partnership] | ||
=== | === Rural sustainability === | ||
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[ | === Sharing === | ||
*[https://shareoxford.org/ SHARE Oxford]- A Library of Things | |||
=== Sustainable transport === | === Sustainable transport activism === | ||
'''Walking''': Wikipedia: [[wikipedia:Category:Footpaths in Oxfordshire|Footpaths in Oxfordshire]] (category) | '''Walking''': Wikipedia: [[wikipedia:Category:Footpaths in Oxfordshire|Footpaths in Oxfordshire]] (category) | ||
'''Waterways''': [http://www.wbct.org.uk/ Wilts & Berks Canal Trust] - Wikipedia: [[wikipedia:Oxford Canal|Oxford Canal]], [[wikipedia:Wilts & Berks Canal|Wilts & Berks Canal]], [[wikipedia:Wilts & Berks Canal Trust|Wilts & Berks Canal Trust]] | '''Waterways''': [http://www.wbct.org.uk/ Wilts & Berks Canal Trust] - Wikipedia: [[wikipedia:Oxford Canal|Oxford Canal]], [[wikipedia:Wilts & Berks Canal|Wilts & Berks Canal]], [[wikipedia:Wilts & Berks Canal Trust|Wilts & Berks Canal Trust]] | ||
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== News and comment == | |||
'''2019''' | |||
'''Apr 24''' The library of things: could borrowing everything from drills to disco balls cut waste and save money? <ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/society/2019/apr/24/library-of-things-borrowing-scheme-conquer-world The Guardian]</ref> | |||
'''2018''' | |||
This disastrous new project will change the face of Britain, yet no debate is allowed, George Monbiot, Aug 22 <ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/aug/22/project-britain-debate-oxford-cambridge-expressway The Guardian]</ref> | |||
'''2017''' | |||
Oxford aims for world’s first zero emissions zone with petrol car ban, Oct 12 <ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2017/oct/11/oxford-aims-to-cut-air-pollution-car-ban-zero-emissions-zone The Guardian]</ref> | |||
One part of Oxford seems to be getting more and more vegetarian, Jan 4 <ref>[http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/15001273.One_part_of_Oxford_seems_to_be_getting_more_and_more_vegetarian/ oxfordmail.co.uk]</ref> | |||
'''2016''' | |||
OXONBIKE brings electric bike hire scheme to city centre, Oct 10 <ref>[http://lowcarbonoxford.org/2016/10/10/oxonbike-brings-electric-bike-hire-scheme-city-centre/ lowcarbonoxford.org]</ref> | |||
Pupils to help raise awareness and tackle air quality around Oxford’s schools, Jun 8 <ref>[https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/236/pupils_to_help_raise_awareness_and_tackle_air_quality_around_oxford_s_schools oxford.gov.uk]</ref> | |||
100 electric car charging stations to be installed around Oxford in world's biggest scheme, January 25 <ref>[http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/14226942.100_electric_car_charging_stations_to_be_installed_around_Oxford_in_world_s_biggest_scheme/ oxfordmail.co.uk]</ref> | |||
'''2015''' | |||
Oxford's aspirations to host the first double decker wireless electric bus project, March 16 <ref>[https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/cms/news/2015/mar/oxfords-aspirations-host-first-double-decker-wireless-electric-bus-project Oxfordshire County Council]</ref> | |||
'''2014''' | |||
Oxford Council first UK authority to pass divestment motion, September 16 <ref>[http://gofossilfree.org/uk/press-release/oxford-council-first-uk-authority-to-pass-divestment-motion/ Fossil Free UK]</ref> | |||
Pioneering community renewables in Oxford, July 11 <ref>[http://www.theecologist.org/green_green_living/2473990/pioneering_community_renewables_in_oxford.html The Ecologist]</ref> | |||
== Events == | |||
'''2019''' | |||
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'''2017''' | |||
Jun 17 - 25 [http://oxfordgreenweek.org/ Oxford Green Week], previously known as Low Carbon Oxford Week | |||
Apr 5 - 6 [http://yourgreenfuture.org.uk/events/oxfordshire-2017 Your Green Future] | |||
'''2016''' | |||
June 11 - 19 [http://lcoweek.org/ Low Carbon Oxford Week] | |||
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[http://lowcarbonoxford.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Low-Carbon-Oxford-Week_Jenny-Carr_Oxford-City-Council.pdf Low Carbon Oxford Week_Jenny Carr_Oxford City Council], PowerPoint Presentation | |||
'''2014''' | |||
June 14 - 22 [http://lcoweek.org/ Low Carbon Oxford Week] | |||
June 14 [https://www.facebook.com/events/1387559468152141 Good Food Oxford Launch Fest] | |||
== Interwiki links == | == Interwiki links == | ||
Wikipedia: [[wikipedia:Oxfordshire|Oxfordshire]] | Wikipedia: [[wikipedia:Oxfordshire|Oxfordshire]] | ||
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Revision as of 16:37, 26 April 2019
Sustainability initiatives
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Initiatives by topicBiodiversityBerks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust Climate actionCommunity Action Groups, network of local voluntary groups in Oxfordshire involved in community led climate change action. Community energyAbingdon Hydro - Osney Lock Hydro - People’s Power Station, online platform showing the impact this ‘positive energy’ is making in Oxfordshire - Southill Community Energy - Westmill Solar Co-operative Cycling activismError in widget YouTube: Unable to load template 'wiki:YouTube'
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Environment qualityCleaner, Greener Oxford, Oxford City Council campaign - OxClean, Oxford Civic Society initiative dedicated to keeping Oxford clean and tidy - Oxford Flood Network, making a citizen-built flood detection network in Oxford, based on river levels, groundwater and local knowledge. Food activismError in widget YouTube: Unable to load template 'wiki:YouTube'
Abundance Oxford, not-for-profit community harvesting, redistributing & preserving group - Cultivate Oxford - Good Food Oxford - Oxford Food Surplus Café - Too Good To Waste Oxfordshire HealthReduce, reuse, repair and recycleBicester Green, independent social enterprise, led by the local community. Main activities are repair and refurbishment of items, such as small electricals, wooden furniture, and bicycles. - Oxfordshire Waste Partnership Rural sustainabilityError in widget YouTube: Unable to load template 'wiki:YouTube'
Sharing
Sustainable transport activismWalking: Wikipedia: Footpaths in Oxfordshire (category) Waterways: Wilts & Berks Canal Trust - Wikipedia: Oxford Canal, Wilts & Berks Canal, Wilts & Berks Canal Trust |
News and comment2019 Apr 24 The library of things: could borrowing everything from drills to disco balls cut waste and save money? [1] 2018 This disastrous new project will change the face of Britain, yet no debate is allowed, George Monbiot, Aug 22 [2] 2017 Oxford aims for world’s first zero emissions zone with petrol car ban, Oct 12 [3] One part of Oxford seems to be getting more and more vegetarian, Jan 4 [4] 2016 OXONBIKE brings electric bike hire scheme to city centre, Oct 10 [5] Pupils to help raise awareness and tackle air quality around Oxford’s schools, Jun 8 [6] 100 electric car charging stations to be installed around Oxford in world's biggest scheme, January 25 [7] 2015 Oxford's aspirations to host the first double decker wireless electric bus project, March 16 [8] 2014 Oxford Council first UK authority to pass divestment motion, September 16 [9] Pioneering community renewables in Oxford, July 11 [10] Events2019 Error in widget YouTube: Unable to load template 'wiki:YouTube'
2017 Jun 17 - 25 Oxford Green Week, previously known as Low Carbon Oxford Week Apr 5 - 6 Your Green Future 2016 June 11 - 19 Low Carbon Oxford Week Error in widget YouTube: Unable to load template 'wiki:YouTube'
Low Carbon Oxford Week_Jenny Carr_Oxford City Council, PowerPoint Presentation 2014 June 14 - 22 Low Carbon Oxford Week June 14 Good Food Oxford Launch Fest Interwiki linksWikipedia: Oxfordshire
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