In a previous article posted on our website in June, we took a look at home composting, and highlighted good practice, along with concerns over the sustainable disposal of various forms of single-use plastic packaging, which often come with confusing … Continue reading
In his latest book “Elegant Simplicity”, Satish Kumar, founder of the Schumacher College in Dartington, makes some compelling observations; one is particularly notable in the context of Waste and how society views it. He argues that “in Nature there is … Continue reading
Have you ever wondered what to do with those empty crisp packets, spent biros and marker pens, and other hard-to-recycle plastic items? Then look no further than the following recycling collection points currently serving the Falmouth/Penryn area. These points are … Continue reading
Over the past twelve months Transition Falmouth has been working closely with Transition Truro and other groups to raise awareness of the plastic pollution crisis, and on solutions required to tackle it. The following is a list of activities undertaken: … Continue reading
Owners of fruit trees will soon be thinking of how they can put this autumn’s apple crop to good use. Nature’s bounty can be used in many productive ways, including cooking (delicious apple pies and crumble) and, of course, eating … Continue reading
Tidying up your garden shed this summer? Come across any old or broken garden hand tools and wondering what to do with them? Why not consider the Garden Tools Repair and Recycling Project run by the Conservation Foundation. Unwanted garden … Continue reading
Too Good to Waste! One of the big issues of our time is the huge amount of surplus food going to waste along with its associated heavy carbon footprint. The reasons are many and varied – a significant one being … Continue reading
Transition Groups in Falmouth and Truro welcome the good news reported recently in the local press that South West consumers are buying more local produce than this time last year, following a survey by Cornish Mutual. As the survey reveals, … Continue reading
A review of our principal activities for the past twelve months reveals that Transition Falmouth and its Core Group have had a busy and constructive year – see link here The stand-out highlight has been supporting our sister organisation – … Continue reading
The Resources & Waste Strategy for Cornwall was approved by full Council at County Hall just recently. The Neighbourhoods and Overview Scrutiny Committee met to consider the various options (containers) for improving the delivery of an enhanced kerbside recycling service … Continue reading