Transition Falmouth has received welcome news that Cornwall Council, in conjunction with its contractors Cory Environmental and Suez, will launch its new plastics recycling trial as from 30th November and it will last for six months. Not all plastics are … Continue reading
Transition Truro and Transition Falmouth have been promoting the concept of car (sharing) clubs locally for many years. They fit well with the ideals of the Transition movement: Engender community cohesion through promoting shared use of resources and greater interaction with others … Continue reading
From the 18th to the 22nd of November, the newest nation on earth will declare independence from the UK. In an effort to create a socially just, environmentally responsible and economically sustainable nation that our leaders seem incapable of doing, the … Continue reading
For those who came to the 100% Renewable Energy for the South West event in the Truro Council Chamber, featuring Dr. John Green, on 14th September, this will be a follow up from that. … Continue reading
Fossil Free have come up with a rather nifty map that shows to what extent local councils are investing pension plan money in fossil fuels. Cornwall Council come out of the analysis fairly well, but this is no time for … Continue reading
Have you sat in front of Grand Designs and dreamed about building your own eco home but not known where to start? Have you been considering installing a log burner this winter but wanted to get some first-hand advice and … Continue reading
The introduction of the 5p levy across England on single-use plastic carrier bags as from Monday 5th October has been warmly welcomed by TF supporters, concerned about the growing impact that waste plastic is having on the marine and wider … Continue reading
Transition Falmouth Meeting 23rd September 2015 at The Four Winds 7:30pm – click here for full notes. … Continue reading
The good people at 38 Degrees have recently sent an email out in the light of Scottish Power and npower being named and shamed as “the UK’s worst companies for customer service” [1]. Relevant to us, the South West’s big … Continue reading
Dr John Green will be presenting a report from the Resilience Centre, commissioned by Molly Scott Cato, MEP, which indicates that all the energy needs of the south west region can be met from renewable sources. Monday, 14 September, 2015 … Continue reading
Transition Falmouth Meeting 26th August 2015 at The Four Winds 7:30pm – click here for full notes. … Continue reading
Promoting energy efficient lifestyles and reducing our carbon emissions is not an easy task, although vital to tackling arguably the greatest challenge facing humanity. Austerity politics tends to push green issues off the agenda. However, saving money and saving carbon … Continue reading
Phew! It’s out! The survey is now complete and in peoples inboxes awaiting the light! Having completed pre-surveys to gauge the kind of answers people might provide when questioned about the Top Ten Pledges, we looked at how we were … Continue reading
Transition Falmouth Meeting 24th June 2015 at The Four Winds 7:30pm – click here for full notes. … Continue reading
Transition Falmouth Meeting 27th May 2015 at The Four Winds 7:30pm – click here for full notes. … Continue reading
In 2009, the Footsteps Project took place where networks of climate activists and scientists in Truro delivered a behavioural change campaign to support local and national delegates involved in the Copenhagen Climate Change Conference (COP15). We asked individuals and communities … Continue reading
Transition Falmouth joined forces with over 40 organisations and key individuals on April 24th calling for action on the growing tide of marine litter here in Cornwall and across the U.K. – most of which is plastic waste. The magnitude … Continue reading
Transition Falmouth joint Meeting with Transition Truro 22nd April 2015 at The Four Winds 7:30pm – click here for full notes. … Continue reading
The world’s only transatlantic, engine-less cargo vessel, Tres Hombres, returns to Falmouth on Friday 1st May 2015 as part of its sixth consecutive journey from Europe to the Caribbean and back. See here for much more information and details of … Continue reading
Transition Falmouth Meeting 25th March 2015 at The Four Winds 7:30pm – click here for full notes. … Continue reading
Transition Falmouth Meeting 25th February 2015 at The Four Winds 7:30pm – click here for full notes. … Continue reading
Fairtrade Falmouth are holding a coffee afternoon meeting in Falmouth Town Council Chambers, 3pm on 25th February 2015. Fairtrade Falmouth 2015 2015 is the 10th year for Fairtrade Falmouth. To launch the Fairtrade activities for Falmouth in 2015, Fairtrade Falmouth … Continue reading
Following a decision taken at its last meeting, Transition Falmouth is pleased to support a climate change petition, aimed at general election candidates in the Truro/Falmouth constituency, and is urging local residents to get involved. “As one of the gravest … Continue reading
Transition Falmouth Meeting 14th January 2015 at Star and Garter 7:00pm – click here for full notes. n.b. Change of venue: due to closure of our long-term venue, The Star & Garter, meetings will be at The Four Winds, top … Continue reading